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 by Jen Golay
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...
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...
Exposure Cheat Sheet for Shooting Film at Night by Jen Golay
Are you afraid of the dark? Maybe you are when it comes to shooting film in the dark. I know I was when I started shooting film. It can be...
Top Ten Film Photography Tutorials of 2022!
It's hard to believe 2023 is already here! We hope the last year was filled with so much joy and incredible memories (that you got to capture on film...
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...
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...
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...
Contax 645 Review: A Popular Film Camera for Wedding and Portrait Photographers by Jen Golay
The Contax 645 film camera has been called the “crown jewel” of medium format cameras by Kirk Mastin; a “Bond girl—they’re so beautiful...