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Slowing things back down
Although it’s been 28 years since I first stepped into a darkroom, there’s been a significant gap in time since the last time I stepped into one. I grew up at a particular transition time, like the horse to automobile, typewriter to computer, I started my journey into photography just before the digital camera started making its way into the market and pushing film aside. Even though instant gratification has its place, I still kept that romantic notion of one day getting back ...
The lessons I’ve learnt
I would like to start this blog by stating that I consider myself a relatively inexperienced photographer. I’ve been taking film photos for around eight years and have only ever done so as a hobby. However, something I have spent many of those eight years doing is experimenting with double exposures. In this blog I’d like to share some of the lessons I’ve learnt in that time.
If you have any questions
I could talk about double exposure for hours and go into a huge amount o...
In our latest 'How I Got This Picture' interview with Ross McDaniel, find out what led him to try something different to capture Arches National Park.
Image Title
Monolith
TECHNICAL INFO
FILM USED
Kentmere Pan 400
FORMAT
35mm
CAMERA
Nikon F5
LENS
Laowa 15mm F4
EXPOSURE TIME
30 minutes at f/4
Other Equipment
Tripod, Remote shutter release
LOCATION
Balanced Rock, Arches National Park, Utah, United States, Earth
FIRSTLY, TELL US THE STORY BEHIND THIS IMAGE. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO SHOOT IT?
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We're thrilled to announce our ILFORD Photo USA Student film photography contest.
With both darkroom printing and scanned film categories (along with a fantastic teacher prize), and some amazing prizes to be won from both us, ILFORD Photo, and our amazing sponsors, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation, UsedPhotoPro, Peak Design, Negative Supply LLC, The Darkroom, Photogenic Supply Co and SISSILU, there are plenty of reasons to get involved and start shooting!
Contest Dates:
The contest is now open for...
A Revelation
Just south of Sydney sitting on one of Australia’s most pristine coastlines you’ll find the regional city of Wollongong. Nestled within this city of surfers, coal miners and steelworkers you’ll find a group of students creating big things in a small darkroom.
‘Mez, I’ve been thinking a lot… I want to be a fine art black and white film photographer.’
These words from one of my TAFE NSW students, Sara, were delivered with a shakiness in her voice, utter passion in her heart, ...
Discover how Zach Nichols created this stunning long exposure shot in our 'How I Got This Picture' interview. We have noticed, if it's not a double exposure, your next favourite has to be nighttime long exposures.
IMAGE TITLE
Fire Tower Starlapse
TECHNICAL INFO
FILM USED
ILFORD HP5+
FORMAT
4x5
CAMERA
Chamonix
LENS
Nikon 90mm f/4.5 Nikkor-SW
EXPOSURE TIME
45 – 50 minutes
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 Can of Atmosphere
LOCATION
Just outside Hot Springs, South Dakota.
FIRSTLY, TELL US THE STORY...
Our second Community Focus highlights Lakeside Darkroom, a London-based community interest company with a strong feminist ethos. Keep reading to explore their facilities and what they have to offer!
Section 1 - Background
Let’s start easy. Tell us A little about the darkroom, what it’s called and how it started.
Lakeside Darkroom (LKSD) is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a strong feminist ethos. Established in August 2022, its primary aim is to provide a safe, welcoming, and empowering space ...
You’ve completely blown us away with your submissions for this week’s #ilfordphoto #fridayfavourites theme free week. It was incredibly tough to choose, but here are our top five picks. Take a look!
@studio79. Delta 3200 in 35 and 120 fridayfavourites.
@schneider-dan.bsky.social. Road tripping with my Bronica and a roll of FP4 Plus. #fridayfavourites.
@blakewil.bsky.social. #fridayfavourites Delta 100 pushed 1 stop.
@behindthebluemotel.com If it's a...
This week, for our 84th In Focus interview, we speak with Austrian photographer and writer Birgit Buchart, who made the move to New York City in 2018.
SECTION 1 - BACKGROUND
SHARE YOUR FAVOURITE IMAGE / PRINT SHOT ON ILFORD FILM AND TELL US WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU?
In my early 20s, I spent a lot of time on the road with musicians, shooting a lot of concerts and festivals. And while they appreciated the documentation of the shows, I never truly loved the photos. To me it was not very interesting to photograp...
This week's product focus for #ilfordphoto #fridayfavourites was #marchonkentmere400. This is our budget-friendly range, affordable yet still delivering high quality results, take a look at our top 5 this week!
@peterdurst.bsky.social. This week, the product focus is photos taken on Kentmere 400 using the #fridayfavourites & #ilfordphoto tags. I love Kentmere 400 in 120 Fuji GS645W Kentmere 400 Whitehorse, YT.
@mastersylvan.bsky.social. Throwback to my first roll of Kentmere for Ilf...