In 2018, a photographer named Kelsey Maggart went viral online after creating “The Hobby Lobby Challenge,” inviting people to shoot remarkable photos in the aisles of ordinary craft stores. During the pandemic, people got creative when photographing their pets as part of the “see a dog, share a dog” challenge. Meanwhile, the “challenge accepted” trend… Continue reading Exciting photography challenges to inspire you
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Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works
Expired film can cost more than fresh film on the secondary market. That’s also part of the magic. Stan Horaczek It’s easy to talk about film as if it’s magic. Many analog shooters will talk at length about how the medium itself gives photography an intangible sense of curiosity and wonder. I’m guilty of it… Continue reading Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works
How to create double exposures on film
Double exposures are easy to experiment with and can often lead to unexpected results. Evan Purney You pick out a roll of film and load it into your camera. You advance by a few frames. You line up your shot and…*CLICK.* The shutter opens for just an instant, light hits the film, and the moment… Continue reading How to create double exposures on film
How to take better photos by thinking like an old-school photographer
It’s not about quantity. It’s about quality. Alfonso Reyes via Unsplash This post on how to take better photos has been updated. It was originally published on April 14, 2021. Film photographers were lucky: the cost and time it took to shoot film meant they had no choice but to get good. They only had… Continue reading How to take better photos by thinking like an old-school photographer
For the film lover: How to choose your camera and film type
In 2017, Kodak brought back Ektachrome color-positive film; in 2018, they revived T-Max P3200 B&W film. In 2019, FujiFilm announced they’d bring back black and white film, launching Neopan 100 Acros II in both 35mm and 120 formats. And this year, Kodak brought back the 120 version of Gold 200. It’s safe to say that… Continue reading For the film lover: How to choose your camera and film type
Everything you need to know to get started with Super 8 film
Here’s your guide to getting started with Super 8 movie cameras. Super 8’s grainy, nostalgic look is having a moment right now, popping up everywhere from music videos to blockbuster TV shows. But even outside of pop culture, the consumer-friendly Super 8 film format is winning the hearts of amateurs and the analog community. If… Continue reading Everything you need to know to get started with Super 8 film
How to Digitize Slides
With plenty of options, it’s never been easier to digitize your slide film. Stan Horaczek This post has been updated. It was originally published on December 17, 2008. Got stacks of slide carousels loaded with holiday, vacation, and other family memories? Those trays hold too much personal history to be tossed, but in their current… Continue reading How to Digitize Slides
How to edit your digital photos to look like film
Edited using The Archetype Process Fuji Pro400H +2 Normal Frontier profile. The Archetype Process Analog photography has been experiencing a renaissance over the past several years, yet despite an increase in demand, film prices are sky high and availability is scarce. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to edit digital photos to look like film.… Continue reading How to edit your digital photos to look like film
Dive into a world of super-saturated color film photography with Jennifer Lawrence
Watercolor, Florida. Jennifer Lawerence Jennifer Lawrence is all about colorful chaos. With some signature Kodak Ektar film loaded and ready to go, this Chicago-based lifestyle photographer lives, breathes, and sleeps color, all while embracing experimentation along the way. As the weather warms and summer comes swinging in, we chatted with Lawrence about her sources of… Continue reading Dive into a world of super-saturated color film photography with Jennifer Lawrence
How to digitize any instant photo in three easy steps
It took me less than 10 seconds to digitize this Instax Mini print of Belvedere. Dan Bracaglia The PhotoScan app from Google is one of the quickest and easiest ways we’ve found to create high-quality digital versions of physical prints. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps needed to digitize your favorite instant… Continue reading How to digitize any instant photo in three easy steps