Anddd…. we’re back. After developing color negative film and black and white film at home for the past 4 years, I finally learned about color positive film (I don’t know what took me so long). I had heard of color positive film in the past – mainly when I developed a roll of color positive […]
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Articles about film photography. Learn how to load 35mm film, how to fix common camera errors, how to develop film, and much more.
In the film category we cover 35mm film, 120mm film, black and white negative film, and color negative film along with a variety of cameras including: Nikon F Series Cameras, Mamiya and Medium Format Cameras, Polaroid, Pentax, and others.
We also have film comparisons and reviews to help you learn about various analog film stocks that you might like to work with.
Lessons I Learned When I Bought My First Film Camera
Even before I had purchased my first film camera, I always had a love for film. The whole process. Loading the film into the camera, firing the shutter, using the film advance lever, scanning, developing, the whole nine yards. I think the reason I was so captivated by film, like many others, because it was so […]
Continue readingFujifilm PRO 400H Film Stock Review
Before I start this review, I’d just like to share that this is not a paid review, nor have I ever gotten paid directly by anyone to review a film stock. Let me also say that I’ve only shot about 5-10 rolls of Fujifilm Pro 400H. However, regardless of both of these facts – I […]
Continue readingFuji Velvia 100 Film Stock Review
After shooting film for a little while, I started to realize I was shooting a lot of the same film stocks and that many of them, regardless of price or brand, look pretty similar. I can sit here and review each and every one of them (like I have been doing), and tell you all […]
Continue reading3 FREE Film Borders for Your Instagram Stories
Ever see someone post a story on Instagram with a cool film border effect along the edges? There are tons of different film border effects out there and people use them all the time in their Instagram stories whether they’re posting photos or videos. Today we’ve put together 3 FREE film borders to help you […]
Continue readingFujifilm FP-100C Film Stock Review
Fujifilm, Fujifilm, Fujifilm… Why, oh why?!? Why on earth would you ever discontinue this invaluable, highly demanded film stock? I, alongside countless other members of the film community, am willing to just give up all all other film if that’s what it will take to get this film stock back!! This is pretty much how […]
Continue readingFREE Film Burn Textures + Overlays
Finding fresh, specific backgrounds and textural elements to use in your projects can be difficult, especially when you’re creating non-stop! Today we’ve decided to put together a new pack of textures for you to use in any of your concepts or projects. Our co-founder, Matt, scans his film at home all the time and decided […]
Continue readingTop 10 Vintage Film Mobile Lightroom Preset Packs
If you’re on the hunt for a quick and easy way to edit photos and add professional-quality effects, Lightroom presets are the way to go. With just the tap of a finger, you can completely transform your image. And, not only are Lightroom presets great for photographers, but they also make photo-editing much less difficult […]
Continue readingFujifilm Fujicolor C200 Film Stock Review
When it comes to daylight film, you can probably think of a ton of the top of your head, but what about a daylight film that is also cost-effective and extremely versatile? Fujicolor C200 should be one of the top film stocks that comes to mind. Designed as an easy-to-use film stock for all photographers […]
Continue readingHow I Scan My Polaroids at Home (Epson V550)
Recently I’ve been shooting tons of Polaroids and I’ve been having so much fun with it. Shooting with Polaroids is one of my favorite ways to shoot because it is so enjoyable for everyone involved and I always find that they create really unique images. Today I’m going to be walking you through how I […]
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