An Evening at The Jersey Shore
Old lenses from the film SLR era are usually easy to find at relatively affordable prices. And some are truly underrated gems, like this Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7 from the 1970s. If you’re expecting clinically sharp results, then forget about it. But if you want pictures full of character…
Discovering the Roots: Exploring My Ancestral Home
Our ancestral home serves as a bridge that connects us to our heritage, providing a glimpse into the lives and experiences of our ancestors. The place where our roots lie holds immense significance, as it embodies the essence of our cultural identity and holds the key to unravelling the stories…
Film Photography as a way of Inspiration for your Life
Film Photography as a way of Inspiration for your Life Hi, my name is Anastasia, I am 23 years old, and I live in Ukraine, in the wonderful old city of Lviv. This year I received a master’s degree from the Ukrainian National Forestry University. Now I live in the…
A GRAIN of Truth
David A. explores photography as a deeply personal art form, sharing his journey from razor-sharp commercial work to embracing the soulful imperfection of grainy images. Inspired by legends like Pete Turner and John Clarridge, David blends analogue nostalgia with digital creativity, celebrating how grain and noise add character and atmosphere…
The Art of Storytelling Through Film
Jan Meifert, an artist from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, merges his passion for photography, cinema, and music into evocative visual storytelling. Educated in Fine Arts, Jan’s unique approach centres on creating cohesive photographic series that evoke narratives, often inspired by the atmosphere of analogue film. Beyond photography, Jan’s talents extend to illustration,…
So what’s new on the photo-sharing front?
Despite Instagram’s dominance as an image-sharing platform, its broad scope and recent changes have left many photographers disillusioned. The platform’s evolution has not catered well to the specific needs of photographers, particularly those dedicated to film photography. Fortunately, there are several alternative platforms that focus specifically on the unique requirements…
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