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...
7 Tips for Recapturing Your Creativity by Drew Evans
Let’s talk about it. It’s a struggle and something that pretty much every creative I’ve ever known has experienced at least once in their lives...
What is the Sunny 16 Rule and Why Should You Learn It? by Jen Golay
If you’ve been in the film photography world for a while, then I’ll bet you’ve heard someone make mention of the Sunny 16 Rule...
An Introduction to Neutral Density Filters by James Baturin
Neutral Density (ND) filters are an amazing tool you can use to capture stunning creative effects in camera, even in the harshest lighting conditions...
Top 10 Techniques for Better Photos by Jen Golay
Ten years ago, I took one of the last darkroom photography courses offered at a local community college, and it is one of my all-time favorite...
6 Composition Tips when Shooting Square Format by James Baturin
The square image has grown in popularity with the advent of Instagram, but in the film world square format has been around for a long long time....
Five Things Always in My Camera Bag when Shooting Film by Samantha Stortecky
Hello friends, I'm back with another fun post! With summer winding down and autumn right around the corner, there are many opportunities...
Tips for Buying Your First Film Camera by Jen Golay
You’ve mastered your digital camera, and now you’re looking for a new photography challenge. Or you’ve seen all of these...
What I Wish I Knew Before Moving from Digital to Film
There’s one question that pops into my inbox just about every week these days: “Should I shoot film?” I’ve been photographing for...
A Guide to the Film Camera Repair Process and Camera Diagnostics by Ryan Jones
It is April, 2021. The world is irreparably changed by global events far beyond your control. You’ve been stuck at home with your parents...