There are areas of photography that are revered by many photographers, two of them are medium format and Polaroid. However, combining the two has become tremendously expensive in recent years. Perhaps now there’s a solution.
Film Photography
Genius, Madness, and Obsession: How the Instant Camera Was Invented
You could be forgiven for believing that the requirement for instant gratification is a rather new affliction. However, it’s more likely that swift results were gated behind technology and that the few inventions that provided it were well placed for unprecedented success, like the instant camera.
The Importance of Aspect Ratios in Landscape Photography
Back in the days of film photography, you had to think very carefully about the aspect ratio of your image before you shot it, and different aspect ratios held enthusiastic fans that specialized in their usage. The advent of digital and the standardization of the sensor into just two aspect ratios has seen that focus die away a bit, but they remain highly important in how your images are rendered, and this excellent video tutorial discusses their usage.
10 Tips for Shooting Polaroids This Fall
Are you even a photographer if you’ve never taken a Polaroid? If you’ve yet to experience the magic of instant photography, or if you’ve been away from the game for a while, there’s good news. The film being produced by Polaroid over the last couple of years is more consistent than it has been for a long time.
Is it Time to Ditch Fuji Film Simulations? We Review Dehancer Film Emulator
Fujifilm is widely considered the king of film simulations and for good reason. Anyone who has owned a Fuji camera over the past decade appreciates the variety of excellent film recipes that can be created in camera and no doubt has their own go-to simulations they love to use. But is there a better way to give your photos a vintage look? In this review of Dehancer Film Emulator, we will find out.
