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Film Photography: 8 Tips & Hacks

Film Photography: 8 Tips & Hacks

With most of us growing up in the world of digital photography, film photography has become something of a novelty or challenge to try out. It sounds and feels fun to do. If you too want to try your luck with film photography, Willem Verbeeck has a video just for you. Since we are not […]

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Film Photography in the Age of Digital

Film Photography in the Age of Digital

Digital photography brought about a revolution in the photography industry. It has evolved to such a great extent that almost everyone has a camera in their pockets today. Many might have guessed that the existence of film photography would’ve ceased to exist by now. But in reality, that’s not the case, at least for now. […]

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Large Format Film Camera Photography Tips

Large Format Film Camera Photography Tips

Large format cameras are often thought of as difficult to operate, but there’s nothing impossible about using them. If you’re organized and methodical, they’re straightforward, if not exactly simple to use. Many photographers find the idea of using a large format camera daunting because we are all so used to having so much automation in […]

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Getting Started With Film Photography

Getting Started With Film Photography

Sometimes it’s a good idea to get back to the roots of photography and get a feel for how photographers used to work with film. Photographer Shannon Beveridge explains everything you need to know before getting started with film photography: Start With a Disposable Camera “We live in a instant gratification type of world.” Today’s […]

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Film Portrait Photography Tips

Film Portrait Photography Tips

Photography has become more convenient since the introduction of digital cameras. While the concepts remain the same, the technology has improved by leaps and bounds making the workflow more efficient. However, film photography hasn’t lost its charm. Photographer Logan Baker with Shutterstock shares six useful tips for shooting portraits using film: 1. Metering Analog cameras […]

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How Ilford Film is Made

How Ilford Film is Made

Ilford is a name that is quite familiar to film photographers. They’re UK based manufacturers of photographic materials and are known worldwide for their black & white film, photographic paper, and chemicals. If you’ve ever wondered how Ilford black and white film is made, this official behind the scenes video from Ilford Photo takes you […]

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How to Expose Film Correctly at Night

How to Expose Film Correctly at Night

I wrote this article for my darkroom photography students and for others who want to shoot photos at night using film but have no idea how to do it. I know that few people these days are creating images with film and the ones that are, are either very savvy or are totally lost. Taking pictures with […]

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3 Reasons to Learn Film Photography First

3 Reasons to Learn Film Photography First

When starting out in any field, it’s important that you have a thorough knowledge of what you’re diving into. Photographers Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Merrill from The Slanted Lens believe that before moving into the world of digital photography, you should get a feel for the roots of photography by learning to shoot film: […]

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Photo Lab Film Scanning Tips for Photographers

Photo Lab Film Scanning Tips for Photographers

If you’re an analog photographer, scanning your film allows you to get your photos in digital form, too. However, the type of scanner used can really affect the quality. Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens shares six tips to get great film scans at your photo lab: 1. Choose the Scanner That’s Right for […]

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3 Things You Should Know About Film Photography

3 Things You Should Know About Film Photography

Digital photography is dominant these days, but film isn’t dead. Many photographers still choose to shoot film either for the nostalgia or their pure love for the media. If you plan to shoot analog instead of digital, the changes in workflow and process can be a bit confusing. Photographer Kyle McDougall talks about three things that […]

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