The Frankencamera: Experiments in Modifying Film Cameras by Tom Box
One of the primary lures of film photography over digital is the scope for experimentation. The physical, chemical nature of the film process means you don't really need any kind...
Experimental Portraits by Christy Flaherty
Today, we are featuring portraiture that pushes the creative boundaries of film. Photographer Christy Flaherty uses double exposures, light leaks, and experimental lighting to bring out a mysterious and beautiful...
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...
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...
Film Photography Double Exposures of Iconic Landmarks by Zac Patsalides
Today, we’re featuring incredible double exposures on medium format film from photographer Zac Patsalides. Zac has captured film photography double exposures of some of the most famous landmarks around the...
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...
Double Exposures on the Coast of Chile by Brooke Fitzwater
Today, we’re featuring a beautiful double exposure series from film photographer Brooke Fitzwater. Here are a few words from Brooke about the series and combining her loves of photography and...
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...
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,...
How to Shoot Night Photography with the Olympus Trip 35 by Tom Box
I would imagine most, if not all, of the people reading this have heard of the Olympus Trip 35. Over 10,000,000 units of the camera were sold during it's lifetime...
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