It’s the large format episode! Tales from Photostock 2011 featuring Bill Schwab, BW darkroom intro & much more! Hosted by Michael Raso, Mat Marrash with special guest Dan Domme. [podbean type=audio-rectangle resource="episode=itewf-1f32b7" skin="1" auto="0" height=100 ] DOWNLOAD (Right Click - Save As) In the first half of the show, the gang gathers around the fire to listen to Mat’s ... [Read More]
Archives for August 2011
FPP Review! The Nikon FE2 – A Step Up
A while ago, I sold my Canon AE-1 to a friend to try to get him shooting some film photography, and to get rid of a camera that was in danger of collecting dust. It’s not that it was a particularly bad camera, but I'd much rather have a friend shooting film than hang on to a camera I found myself using less and less. Besides, I felt the batteries were always dying on me a bit too fast, and I’d ... [Read More]
Briana Morrison: A Polaroid Adventure in Morocco
Blog by Michael Raso When I heard about Photographer Briana Morrison's upcoming Big Adventure in Morocco I immediately e-mailed her and asked..."Have you ever shot with a Polaroid Automatic Land Camera?" She replied, "I've always been interested in the pack film cameras but I've never shot with one. I even stocked up on some of Polaroid's pack film so I could play with it someday in the ... [Read More]
Kodak Portra 160 Underexposure Results
Blog by Tomas Webb Let’s be honest. How many of you purchase film based on the manufacturer’s data sheet and/or reviews on how good a film looks at x magnification? Personally I want to know how it performs in real situations. When FPP’s Michael Raso offered me a chance to test out the new Kodak Portra 160, I wasn’t about to fuss about with a controlled environment test - I wanted to see results ... [Read More]
Jim Austin’s Amazing Polaroid Manipulations!
Sixty Seconds in the Sunshine - Guest Blog by Jim Austin The white bordered photograph whirrs out of the camera. Under the sun, it develops in sixty seconds. I am thinking "this is a bloody miracle." Then, I find I can make it into a little painting with dental tools. Yup, you guessed it, we're talking Polaroid SX-70. I manipulate the surface of the Polaroid Print. I feel the colors ... [Read More]
FilmWasters Interview with Steve Brierley from Ilford Photo
It’s been 11 long months since the last Filmwasters audio podcast, but they’re back with a bang as Leon interviews one of Ilford Photo’s head honchos, Steven Brierley, about the future of analog photography! Listen HERE The Filmwaster folks are TOPS! Check out their site. http://www.filmwasters.com/ The Origins of Filmwasters.com Filmwasters.com was borne out of a conversation ... [Read More]