How Metering and Rating Film Go Hand in Hand by Amy Elizabeth
This article is more of a PSA about rating and metering film methods than a tutorial. But it’s an issue I see lots of people fall victim to (including myself!),...
B&W Film Stock Comparisons: Kodak Tri-X vs Ilford HP5 vs Kodak T-Max by Amy Elizabeth
It’s no secret I love black and white photography. When I was in high school photography class, it’s all we shot, developed, and enlarged. There’s something so pure about it;...
Our Top Ten Film Photography Tutorials of 2019
As we wrap up 2019 and set our sights on 2020, we wanted to take a minute and share some of our most popular film photography tutorials from the past...
Transitioning to Film for Client Sessions by Amy Elizabeth
Having been born in the early ‘80s means I spent a good chunk of my formative years shooting on film cameras. I still remember the very first digital camera I...
Scanning Film Negatives with a DSLR
I am fortunate enough that I have a Noritsu LS-600 (read: super swanky scanner) for my 35mm film. It can take in and scan an entire roll at once, is...
Diana Mini Camera Review by Amy Elizabeth
I shoot film exclusively, so you already know I’m a glutton for punishment. But add in my love for the Diana Mini, an overpriced 35mm plastic camera that breaks a...
Hack Your DX Code! by Amy Elizabeth
I am the proud owner of two point and shoot film cameras, an Olympus Stylus Epic (also known as the Mju II in Europe) and the Yashica T4 Super. The...
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...
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,...
Pushing Film: A Guide for Film Photographers
One of the beautiful things about film is it allows for all types of experimentation, and one of the most common ways to manipulate film is by pushing it. To...