Using Close-Up Filters for Macro Photography by Stephanie Bryan
I’m always looking for a way to get creative with photography and film, and my newest obsession is close-up filters for my cameras! Close-up filters do exactly what the name implies - they let you get UP CLOSE and personal...
How to Scan Polaroid Photos by Samantha Stortecky
Hello, everyone! Welcome back! I’m so excited to be here and chatting with you all. Today, we’re going to be talking about one of the questions I get asked the most, how I scan and edit my Polaroid and Instax...
Using Prisms for Creative Photography Effects by Tom Box
Ever since starting up with film photography, I've explored the experimental aspects of the hobby: film soup, double exposures, home-made cameras, intentional light leaks... It was this desire to experiment that led me to using prisms in photography.
Star Trails on Film: Shooting Long Exposure Star Trail Photography with Film
As soon as I became enamored with long exposure film photography, I knew star trails were something I wanted to try. Why not marry my nerdy fascination with photography and my nerdy fascination with space?
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...
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