Film Photography
Film Photography

Film Photography: The Art of Analogue Photography

The Film Photography category explores the craft of working with analogue cameras, blending technical skill with a slower, more deliberate way of seeing and capturing the world.

Whether you’re shooting 35mm or medium format film, developing your own negatives, or exploring black & white and colour stocks, this section offers practical guidance, creative inspiration, and reflections on why film remains relevant in the digital era.

Start Here: What Is Film Photography?

For a complete guide to the fundamentals and philosophy of film photography, start with our pillar post: What Is Film Photography?.
This post covers the history, aesthetics, and mindset behind film, and serves as the central reference for all other film photography content on the site.

Explore Film Formats

Film Techniques & Mindset

Film photography is more than gear — it’s about patience, intention, and creative exploration. Topics here include:

  • Camera operation and manual settings

  • Film stock selection and development choices

  • Composition, exposure, and the slower process of shooting film

  • Creative experimentation, including double exposures and long exposures

Why Film Still Matters

Shooting on film offers a tactile, thoughtful experience that digital cannot replicate. Photographers often value:

  • The tangible nature of negatives and prints

  • Deliberate decision-making with limited exposures

  • Unique aesthetics and grain characteristics

  • The meditative, intentional process of analogue photography

Film Photography

Film Photography: The Art of Analogue Photography

The Film Photography category explores the craft of working with analogue cameras, blending technical skill with a slower, more deliberate way of seeing and capturing the world.

Whether you’re shooting 35mm or medium format film, developing your own negatives, or exploring black & white and colour stocks, this section offers practical guidance, creative inspiration, and reflections on why film remains relevant in the digital era.

Start Here: What Is Film Photography?

For a complete guide to the fundamentals and philosophy of film photography, start with our pillar post: What Is Film Photography?.
This post covers the history, aesthetics, and mindset behind film, and serves as the central reference for all other film photography content on the site.

Explore Film Formats

Film Techniques & Mindset

Film photography is more than gear — it’s about patience, intention, and creative exploration. Topics here include:

  • Camera operation and manual settings

  • Film stock selection and development choices

  • Composition, exposure, and the slower process of shooting film

  • Creative experimentation, including double exposures and long exposures

Why Film Still Matters

Shooting on film offers a tactile, thoughtful experience that digital cannot replicate. Photographers often value:

  • The tangible nature of negatives and prints

  • Deliberate decision-making with limited exposures

  • Unique aesthetics and grain characteristics

  • The meditative, intentional process of analogue photography

Build Your Own Twin Lens Reflex Camera: A Journey into Film Photography

One of my most exciting gifts this Christmas was a “Build Your Own Twin Lens Reflex Camera” kit. As someone passionate about analogue photography, the …

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Kentmere Pan 100 Macro Photography

If you’re a fan of film photography (Kentmere Pan 100 Macro Photography) and love exploring the tiny wonders of the world through macro, Kentmere Pan 100 …

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Kentmere 400: A Cheap 35mm Film for Capturing F1 History at Excel Arena

Exploring the F1 Show at Excel Arena The Excel Arena near Victoria Docks hosted an unforgettable daytime event: the F1 Show, focusing on the rich …

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Exploring Kentmere 35mm Film: A Festive Night in Borough Market, London

First Impressions of Kentmere 35mm Film Kentmere Pan 400 has always intrigued me as an affordable, versatile black-and-white film stock. On the evening of December …

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Street Photography with Kentmere Pan 400: Witney and Winchester

When I set out for a day of street photography, I chose Kentmere Pan 400—a versatile, budget-friendly black-and-white film. Its ISO 400 speed seemed ideal …

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When Film Fails: Reflecting on Choosing the Right Film for the Right Day

The Challenge of Overcast Days Film photography is often about choosing the right film, preparation, intuition, and adaptability. On a recent walk along the Kennet …

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The Kennet and Avon Canal on Ilford HP5+ Medium Format Film

Embracing a Slower Pace with Film Photography The Kennet and Avon Canal stretch between Aldermaston Wharf and Thatcham is one of those rare places where …

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Embracing Film texture: How Pushing Tri-X 400 to ISO 800 Shaped My Storytelling

As a photographer, I’ve always been drawn to the film texture and emotions that film grain can evoke. There’s something inherently nostalgic and raw about …

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Pushing Kodak Tri-X 400: A Beautiful Black and White Journey

As an analog photography enthusiast, there’s something magical about experimenting with different films and development techniques. One film that has never failed to captivate me …

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A Summer’s End in Morgaston Wood: Capturing the Season with Ilford HP5+ and My Bronica ETRSi

As the final day of meteorological summer approached, I found myself drawn to the ancient woodlands of Morgaston Wood. The afternoon light was soft, the …

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Zenza Bronica ETR Lenses

The Zenza Bronica ETR series was a line of medium format cameras produced by Zenza Bronica, a Japanese camera manufacturer known for high-quality, professional cameras. …

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Potsdam 100 Review: A Mixed Experience with Lomography’s Black & White Film

Potsdam 100 Review Lomography’s Potsdam KINO 100 is often lauded as a fine-grain black and white film, drawing inspiration from classic German cinema. However, after …

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Exploring Blakeney Quay with Ilford FP4+ and Bronica ETRSi

Exploring Blakeney Quay with Ilford FP4 and Bronica ETRSi, Nestled along the serene coast of North Norfolk, stands as a picturesque testament to the region’s …

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Shooting Kodak Ultramax 400 on the North Norfolk Coast

Kodak Ultramax 400 is a versatile colour negative film, known for its vibrant colour reproduction and fine grain. I chose this film for my trip …

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D-Day 80 – Monochrome Photography

Monochrome Photography has a unique allure that transcends time, stripping away the distractions of colour to reveal the essence of the subject. Attending the commemorative …

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Capturing Nature’s Drama on Ilford FP4 Film

Spring had finally settled in, and the warmth of the day hinted at the summer ahead. On a recent trip to Watership Down, I decided …

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Lomography Lady Grey 400: Capturing Witney: A Spring Day Through the Lens

Lomography Lady Grey 400 as the vibrant hues of spring began to bloom across Oxfordshire, I embarked on a delightful journey to Witney, a charming …

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Capturing the Charm of Mevagissey, Cornwall: A Photographic Journey with the Zenza Bronica ETRSi and Ilford HP5 Film

Nestled along the rugged coastline of Cornwall, Mevagissey stands as a testament to the timeless allure of coastal villages. Its picturesque harbour, lined with colourful …

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Ilford Pan F Plus 50 Long Exposure Photography

Embarking on an experimental afternoon at St. Mary’s Church, Silchester with Ilford Pan F Plus 50 film loaded into the cherished Zenza Bronica ETRSi, equipped …

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My Photographic Journey in Looe, Cornwall: Shooting Kodak Max 400 on the Canon EOS 300v

Embarking on a journey to explore Looe, Cornwall, was a venture into the heart of natural beauty and coastal allure. As I prepared for this …

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