5 Tips for Great Black and White Film Photography by Jen Golay
When I decided to learn how to really shoot film (as opposed to how I grew up shooting film in a point-and-shoot camera), I knew I wanted to start with...
Guide to Picking the Perfect Lens for Your Camera Kit by Drew Evans
So you’ve picked up your first (or second or tenth) camera. What lens will you use? After I ordered my first film camera, I so adeptly realized...
3 Reasons to Try a Photography Workshop by Jen Golay
Outside of two community college darkroom classes three years into my photography journey, I am nearly a completely self-taught photographer. Or am I...
5 Best Handheld Light Meters for Film Photography
One of the most essential pieces of equipment for film photographers has to be a handheld light meter. In order to make a good exposure...
3 Great Film Stocks for Summer! by Jen Golay
Summertime was made for shooting film! Everyone is going on vacation or to the beach or to the amusement park or having backyard parties...
6 Tips for Photographing Fog & Creating Magical Images on Film by James Baturin
One of my favorite conditions to shoot film is in the fog. It creates a mood and atmosphere that I love and can turn even the most ordinary scene...
5 Tips for Honing Your Craft and Building Your Photography Skills by Drew Evans
If you could sit down and learn one thing tomorrow, what would it be? I’d guess that a lot of photographers would probably skip anything photography-related...
What is Zone Focusing and How to Use It for Street Photography by Neil Milton
Making street photography with a manual focus camera can present several challenges our autofocus-wielding friends won't face...
Understanding Reciprocal Exposures and the Exposure Triangle by Jen Golay
I remember when I was younger being very intimidated by all of the numbers, and strange numbers at that—2.8, 5.6, 11—on the lens and dials of SLR cameras...
The World of Infrared and Red-Sensitive Black and White Film by Taylor Blanchard
Last summer, I came up with the idea to shoot every film stock in the Ilford lineup. That’s when I realized I’d never shot Ilford SFX, which is sensitive to...
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