Film camera reviews, film stock reviews, my thoughts on film photography and how I use film as my medium of choice.
Shooting slide film is one of the toughest challenges in film photography. My tips for how to properly expose slide film, how slide film compares to digital, and how to challenge yourself to compose photographs using shadow play, rule of thirds, and leading lines.
Read MoreI have finally found “the one”. The black and white film to compliment my color work on Portra 400, with it’s silvery highlights, shadow detail and deep blacks: Ilford XP2 Super 400.
Read MoreDrum scanners achieve the highest quality results available out of our negatives, from 35mm to 120, and especially large format, but are they worth it?
Read MoreThe Pentax 67 is a glorious medium format film camera. A massive 6x7 negative in the convenience of an SLR (single-lens reflex) design, and a fantastic range of lenses to compliment.
Read MorePeter explores Jennette’s Pier in the Outer Banks with his Mamiya 6 and a roll of Portra 400. His passion for film photography and the Outer Banks continues.
Read MoreA new camera now sits atop my mantle as my perfect camera: The Mamiya 6. This review touches on the features, and pluses and minuses of the Mamiya 6 and of course loads of Mamiya 6 sample photos.
Read MoreThe Bodie Island Lighthouse is one of the most photogenic lighthouses along the east coast, and one I have photographed hundreds of times. Here I discuss the multiple angles, the times of the day for the right light, and the times of year for when Bodie is best. From sunrise to sunset, to Milky Way and star trails, I’ll provide tips, locations and focal lengths.
Read MoreIt’s every photographer’s worst enemy: GAS, or Gear Acquisition Syndrome. The endless desire for more gear. I think film photographers are afflicted even worse, as the options of film formats (35mm, medium format, large format) and camera styles (SLR, TLR, waist level finders, rangefinders) offer so many combinations, we are curious to try them all.
Read MoreShooting 35mm film through a Pentax 67 gives a unique wide, panoramic view while exposing around the sprocket holes and leaving you with the information of the negative. In this post I explain how to properly load 35mm film into Pentax 67, what parts you need, and how to maximize the number of shots per roll.
Read More2020 is behind us, and we’re all trying to shift gears and separate this year from last. I’m going back to the basics and focusing on composition. While each month will have a focus, I’ll be open to any and all methods of composing my shots to draw you in. Let’s see how I did this month.
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