Use Depth of Field to Create Unique Photographs
What is Depth of Field in Film Photography? Depth of field is one of many basic film photography techniques to heighten the look of a photograph. Succinctly put, it is the distance between the...
Guide to Film Photography
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Photography Tips – Night Photography
Night Photography Guide Night photography, as the name suggests, is taken between dusk and dawn with very low light situations. As such, night photography tips and techniques are essential to achieve the correct exposure....
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Rule of Thirds Film Photography Composition
The Rule of Thirds is not a rule simply limited to film photography, but has been used in all composition art since the Renaissance. Renaissance painters realized that the human eye doesn’t rest on...
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Panning Motion Photography
Panning is a motion photography technique that allows for the moving subject to be in focus while the background is blurred. The technique is slightly difficult to master and successfully pull-off, but after some...
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Guide to Wildlife Photography Tips and Techniques
Wildlife photography can be difficult. Capturing wild animals requires extra amount of patience as most animals will not stop to pose for the camera. There are a few basic photography tips and techniques when...
Your Rights as a Street Photographer
While out in public taking photographs you may find someone giving you a funny look or even approach you to ask what you’re doing. In general, you have the right to photograph anything and...
What Is the Best Film to Use?
Most beginner’s to film photography have the same question when starting – “what film should I use?” If you poll any number of film photographers you will receive varied answers as everyone has a...
How to Clean Film Negatives
Storage for film photography can always be an issue if you’re an active photographer. And film negatives are susceptible to dust or mold if not properly stored. Negatives should always be stored in acid-free...
Tips for Street Film Photography
Street photography is exactly what the name implies, taking film photography of real people (strangers) going about their lives. However, street photography isn’t nearly as simple as it sounds. Unlike a controlled environment, your...
How Film Photography Can Improve Your Digital Photography
With the ability to shoot hundreds of photos and instantly see the results digital photography certainly has it’s appeal. Plus, digital photography is more accessible and affordable than ever. But even if you choose...
The Last Roll of Kodachrome
In 2009, Kodak announced that production of it’s Kodachrome film (a color slide film develped with the now defunct K-14 process) would cease. Famed photographer Steve McCurry, who often used Kodachrome film in much...
Film ISO Was Not Set Correctly in the Camera
A common issue with beginner film photography is forgetting to correctly set the film speed after loading in a new roll of film. If you find yourself making this common mistake, don’t worry, there...
