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experimental film photography

Medium format film image of Aldeburgh, England - Degraded Negatives Photo Series by Dominic Whiten on Shoot It With Film

I Count Only the Bright Hours Photo Series by Dominic Whiten

In the spring of 2021, I moved home to Aldeburgh, a small town on the east coast of England. Aldeburgh is a place which exudes genteel charm...

Night photography on film - Tips for Shooting Film at Night by Sara Johansen on Shoot It With Film

Five Tips for Shooting Film at Night by Sara Johansen

Shooting film at night can be incredibly intimidating, and to be honest, I didn't even think it was possible to do without a tripod. But with these five tips...

Cyanotype using a 35mm film negative by Sophia Jenny on Shoot It With Film

Cyanotype Photo Series by Sophia Jenny

Cyanotype is a photographic process that has been around for over 150 years. It uses a light-sensitive solution and ultra violet light to create vibrant blue prints...

7 Film Soup Tips to Get Better Results! by Amy Elizabeth

It’s no secret that I love film soup. I love it so much that I even opened up a lab (over a year and a half ago now!) dedicated to...

35mm film image of Los Angeles on Shoot It With Film

Los Angeles Travel Story by Mallory Brooks

I'm coming upon 3 years shooting film and have really leaned into experimenting with the medium. Thanks to SIWF Insiders, I discovered my latest favorite technique...

35mm film image with a portrait lit in blue light and a streak of movement in red.

Using Shutter Drag, Strobes, and Gels for Creative Effect by Amy Elizabeth

Today, I’m going to walk you through a creative process I use with shutter drag, artificial lights, and gels to create the images you see in this post...

Medium format film photography with 20+ multiple exposures

A Multiple Exposure Experiment: 20+ Exposures in a Single Film Image by James Baturin

I’ve been really drawn to more abstract and experimental forms of photography lately. I’ve experimented a lot with long exposures and intentional camera movement...

Collection of Holga 120 cameras - 5 Ways to Experiment with the Holga 120 on Shoot It With Film

5 Fun Ways to Experiment with the Holga 120

The Holga 120. Oh the lovely, wonderful, perfectly imperfect plastic light box. My love for this quirky plastic camera is no secret. I can’t even talk about photography without...

Pinhole photography of a waterfall - Diana F Pinhole Photography by Amy Berge on Shoot It With Film

Pinhole Photography with the Diana F+ by Amy Elizabeth

The Diana F+ has been a camera in my arsenal for years now. It’s a fun little camera that travels well and gives shots a dreamy quality with its plastic...

EBS double exposure of a child and the mountains - Experimental Film Photography: A Photo Essay by Cami Turpin on Shoot It With Film

Experimenting with Film: A Photo Essay by Cami Turpin

One of the things I love most about film is the uncertainty--that little bit of unknown that goes into every image. Using experimental techniques like blind double exposures, light leaks...