I find the film photography world to be a very curious place. It’s fascinating how some film stocks have managed to garner virtually universal appeal, while others are as divisive as they are beloved. Take Kodak TMAX 100, or any of it’s TMAX cousins. I know of photographers who swear by the film, and are…
I’ve been searching for quite a while for a low speed black and white film capable of capturing a lot of detail while retaining an interesting character. Rollei RETRO 80S would seem to fit this bill perfectly. Earlier this year, in the spring of ’22, I was scrolling through eBay looking for an Olympus Pen…
There are some things in life that are just given. Ilford HP5+ is one of them. Just like morning coffee, it’s something that even if you’re not a fan you’re going to encounter at some point or another. HP5+ is one of the, if not the most popular black and white film on the market…
It’s an interesting, and sometimes frustrating time to be a film photographer. Analogue photography is beloved by so many, and an ever increasing number of new photographers are discovering the joy of making images the “old-fashioned way”. However, honestly, even though most of us have our favourite Kodak or FujiFilm stocks, we can’t help but…