Developing Color Film in Black and White Chemicals by Jennifer Stamps
What happens when you develop color (C41) film in black and white chemicals? Technically it’s called cross-processing. But usually cross-processing refers to C41 film developed in E6 chemicals (or vice versa). I wanted to find out what would happen to...
Your Self-Developing Questions Answered! by Amy Elizabeth
When I started self-developing my film I had so many questions, not just about the development process (which you can read about here for b&w film and here for color film), but also about the logistics involved. Can I reuse...
How to Shoot Kodak Portra 400 by Samantha Stortecky
Kodak Portra 400 is an extremely versatile professional film available in 35mm and 120. It loves light and handles highlights and detail retention extremely well. Rating at ISO 200 and metering for the shadows or midtones will give beautiful, warm...
Using Long Exposures to Capture Iconic Architecture by James Baturin
I recently made a weekend trip to Chicago on a pilgrimage of sorts to see Michael Kenna’s exhibition at a gallery there. Michael Kenna is one of my photography heroes. Of course, I took my Hasselblad and a handful of...
Guide To Choosing A Color Film
One question often asked by people wanting to try film photography is: "What type of film should I use?" And it's actually a very good question. Considering the numerous varieties of film to choose from, and with each having its...
A Japan Travel Guide by Tom Box
Japan has been top of my and my wife Sarah's 'must visit' list for as long as we've known each other, and in November we finally managed to make it out there. It was a close call, as I had...
Mamiya Universal Press Camera Review by Andrew Welsh
If you love instant film photography, you may just own an Instax camera or have gone as far as a custom skinned SX-70. However, you may not know the best system, hands down, for manual control instant photography is the...
Shooting and Pushing Ilford Delta 400 by Jennifer Stamps
Ilford Delta 400 is relatively new to me. I typically shoot Ilford HP5+ (ok, actually it’s about 95% of what I shoot), but I wanted to try something different. And you know what? I love it! And yes, Delta 400...
4 Tips for Creating Colorful Film Images by Elizabeth Glenn
Light determines everything. If I want a bright and colorful, happy image, then I need bright and colorful, happy light. This means bright blue skies, midday sun, and strong window light (if I’m shooting indoors). If it’s overcast, rainy, or...
How to Create Light Leaks on Film by Amy Elizabeth
I love light leaks so much that they’ve become a regular part of my work, both for personal work and for paid clients. Similar to grain, light leaks add depth, dimension, and layers to the film. The emotion of an...
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