Top 10 Film Photography Tutorials of 2024!

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To close out 2024, we wanted to take a look back at some of our top film photography tutorials for the year.

Thank you so much for coming along with us as we shared camera reviews, film stock guides, and how-to articles about shooting and developing film. And here’s to shooting even more film in 2025!

Find our top 10 lists for previous years here.

1. Pulling Film: Misunderstood, Overlooked, or Worth Forgetting?

An example of pulling color film by Taylor Blanchard on Shoot It With Film

If you have questions about pulling film, this article from Taylor Blanchard is a must read. Taylor breaks down what pulling film is, when to use, and why it’s often overlooked.

Read Pulling Film: Misunderstood, Overlooked, or Worth Forgetting?

2. How to Get Better Images with Point and Shoot Film Cameras

35mm film image from a point and shoot camera - Point and Shoot Film Camera Tips by Drew Evans on Shoot It With Film

Point and shoot film cameras are getting more and more popular each year, and, while they’re simple to use, it can be difficult to get consistently good images from them. In this article, Drew Evans shares his top tips for getting the most out of your point and shoot cameras.

Read How to Get Better Images with Point and Shoot Film Cameras.

3. The Leica M3: A Comprehensive Guide

The Leica M3 rangefinder film camera - Leica M3 Review by Neil Milton on Shoot It With Film

The Leica M3 is a classic film camera and a go-to for street photographers for the last 75 years. In this camera review, Neil Milton goes into detail about what makes the Leica M3 so special and how to use it.

Read The Leica M3: A Comprehensive Guide.

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4. 3 Great Film Stocks for Winter

Example of a film photography image in winter - Film Stocks for Winter on Shoot It With Film

Winter, with its bright snow and dreary days, can be a tricky time to shoot film. If you’re struggling with your everyday film stocks, this article from Jen Golay may help. Here, Jen shares three film stocks that shine during the winter months.

Read 3 Great Film Stocks for Winter.

5. How I Travel With Film as a Maximalist, Experimental Film Photographer

How to Travel with Film by Sara Johansen on Shoot It With Film

This article from Sara Johansen is a must-read if you love to travel and hate to leave any gear at home. Sara shares tips on how to pack your camera bag and how to choose which gear stays and which gear goes when you want to pack it all.

Read How I Travel With Film as a Maximalist, Experimental Film Photographer.

6. Lomography Black & White Film Guide

Lomography BW Film Guide by Jennifer Stamps on Shoot It With Film

Lomography has various black and white film stocks, and, in this guide, Jennifer Stamps goes over the details of Lomography b&w films and shares tips on how to shoot them.

Read Lomography Black & White Film Guide.

7. Nikon One Touch L35AF2 Film Camera Review

35mm film image with the Nikon L35AF2 - Nikon One Touch L35AF2 Review by Katya Rowny on Shoot It With Film

The Nikon One Touch L35AF2 is an affordable point and shoot film camera with a loyal following. In this camera review, Katya Rowny tests out the image quality and usability of the Nikon One Touch.

Read Nikon One Touch L35AF2 Film Camera Review.

8. Finding Photography Inspiration Where You Live

Finding Inspiration Where You Live by Alec Pain on Shoot It With Film

If you’d like to be inspired to shoot more in your hometown, this article from Alec Pain is a great read. Alec challenges himself to find beauty in his everyday world and shares what he’s learned.

Read Finding Photography Inspiration Where You Live.

9. 7 Lesser-known Color Film Stocks Worth Trying

Lesser-known color film stock comparison by Taylor Blanchard on Shoot It With Film

Looking for new color film stocks to try? In this article, Taylor Blanchard tests out seven lesser-known film stocks and shares her results.

Read 7 Lesser-known Color Film Stocks Worth Trying.

10. LomoChrome Color ’92 Review: Lomography’s 90s Inspired Color Film

35mm film image of LomoChrome Color '92 film - LomoChrome Color 92 Review on Shoot It With Film

Miss the 90s? In this film review, Kathleen Ellis tries out Lomography’s new LomoChrome Color ’92 and sees if it really does capture the 90s nostalgia.

Read LomoChrome Color ’92 Review: Lomography’s 90s Inspired Color Film.

Let us know any film photography topics you’d like us to cover in 2025. Share below in the comments!

And you can check out all of our film photography tutorials here, including camera reviewsfilm stock reviews, and tutorials for beginners.

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