Brooklyn-based, based film photographer, David Imel, discusses his experience photographing Banff, Canada, and shares stunning photos from his trip. The images showcase the variety of film formats and sizes David works with, including medium format, panoramas, and large format exposures of beautiful landscapes. David gets into what drew him to Banff, working with challenging weather […]
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We asked our team what they wished they had known when they started shooting film. In this blog, we’ll be sharing practical advice and insights from their responses and showcasing some work from the talented team that processes your film here at the lab! Before You Shoot Get familiar with your equipment. Invest in a reliable camera that
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Release Notes We’re beyond excited to share GelForm, our newest (and biggest) advancement in delivering high-quality film scans. This marks a fresh chapter in how we handle your film—one that streamlines the older Contrast & Temperature system into carefully curated “formulas,” all while remaining faithful to your unique style and the inherent character of each
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For many of us, film photography is more than just a medium – it’s an art form brimming with nostalgia, craftsmanship, and creativity. There are plenty of reasons to pick up your film camera, but one of the most magical characteristics of shooting film? Halation. This dreamy, reddish halo around highlights has sparked debates, inspired
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If you start to think about how Instagram started, with people posting their meals and other notable daily occurrences, and then think about where we are now… how do we get back to this careless mentality that now remains out of sight?
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I spent an October weekend Mexico City, and in all honesty, this trip was mostly about food. If you happen to follow me on Instagram, you know that I think food is highly photogenic. Colors, textures, composition, contrast…it’s all quite literally a feast for the eyes! Mexico has an incredible food culture that you can experience anywhere from street vendors to Michelin-acclaimed restaurants.
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