Getting the exposure right when shooting at night is one of the most challenging aspects of film photography. You only have a limited number of frames per roll. You can’t preview your shots. So, the chances of getting unusable photos are pretty high. So, if you’re new to film photography
Been shooting 35mm film for quite some time now? You must be wondering if it’s about time for you to step up to medium format film. It’s definitely something that all film photographers in this day and age want to try and experience. But is this progression really for you? Hopefully, Canadian
It’s a great time to be a film photographer today because you get the best of both worlds. You can enjoy the slow process and nostalgic vibe of film and the convenience of digital tools to complement it. Among these modern tools are various apps that may help film photographers
When I’m not writing for Photofocus, I spend a lot of time working in a photo lab. I’ve scanned negatives older than my grandpa. Slides from the Korean War have made their way across my scanner. I have seen ancient negatives that scan like they were shot yesterday and I’ve
Working with flash is tricky, and it’s definitely not for every photography genre or style. But, it’s even more challenging when you’re doing film photography given all the limitations of the medium. However, since film is still popular for portrait work, it’s worth knowing how to use flash whether for
Been shooting film for some time? There’s a great chance that you’ve already accumulated a big collection of film negatives. Whatever you do, don’t throw them away! It can easily get time-consuming and confusing to organize them. But with the video above, you’ll be on your way to keep them
There’s no doubt that despite film stock discontinuations, film photography continues to be alive. Interestingly, it’s still possible to come across and shoot with unique, albeit rare formats like 16mm film. You only need to do your research and prepare beforehand. If you want to give it a go, today’s film photography
If you shoot film on the side, among the most useful skills you can learn is digitizing your negatives. Thinking of home developing? You will definitely need to scan your negatives afterwards. There are several ways to scan 35mm film slides and negatives today. But if you just want to
Have you been doing film photography for quite some time now? Chances are, you’re ready to either upgrade your gear or invest in useful accessories. If budget is a major consideration, the latter is your best option. There are actually plenty of film photography accessories that won’t put a dent
Are you a film photographer thinking of getting into home developing? It’s only one part of the equation. You’ll also need to do the scanning and editing of your film negatives yourself. It can be challenging and even overwhelming even for today’s long-time film photographers. Thankfully, there are also a
One of the popular topics that continue to circulate around film photography circles is overexposing to achieve certain effects. Some say there are instances where it’s a must, others caution against it. There are also tips circulating about how to overexpose using camera settings and developing techniques. It can get
When I rediscovered film photography, among the wonders that I got quickly fascinated with was double exposures. Multiple exposures, even. It was something that I picked up from the Lomography community, mesmerized by all the fun results and creative possibilities promised by this technique. It’s definitely a lot easier to
