Ever since I first started photography—like most people who do, I imagine—I dreamt of achieving a level of skill that would allow me to make money with it. I’ve never had the illusion that I’d be able to quit my day job; professional photographers don’t make that much. I had settled on the goal of perhaps getting enough money to pay for a new piece of gear every so often. Do enough weddings, for ... [Read More]
Archives for 2011
New Kodak Portra “Shoot-Out” at FPP Mid-West Meet-Up!
Just in time for our FPP Mid West Meet-Up this Friday, July 15, 2011 - Eastman Kodak contacted us and sent 20 rolls of their new Portra films. Those attending the meet-up will have an opportunity to shoot on this great new emulsion. We say "great" because FPP Mat has been shooting on the new Portra stocks and has been "raving" for months (especially about the film's amazing ... [Read More]
Love that Noblex Panorama Camera!
I recently received an e-mail from FPP listener Scott Webster regarding his and fellow FPPer DonkerDave's Noblex Panorama photography. I'm happy to share this note with you! Hi Mike, Just finished listening to you last podcast, great show again. Heard you talking to Donker Dan about the Noblex camera. I'm a panoramic photographer and have been into it for probably 10 years. The Noblex ... [Read More]
Episode 39 – July 15, 2011
Wed, 07/13/2011 - 10:28am : : Gregg Dumont The radio show about film, film and more film! Discussions include film shrinkage, reclaiming your instant film neg, darkroom tips, vintage camera giveaway and much more! Hosted by Michael Raso with Mat Marrash and John Fedele. Listen to this episode now [podbean type=audio-rectangle resource="episode=itewf-1d978e" skin="1" auto="0" ... [Read More]
FPP Mid-West US Meet Up / July 15 2011
FPP Mid-West Meet-Up celebrating Mat Marrash’s “52 Project” FPP founder Michael Raso is organizing the 2011 Mid-West FPP Meet-Up in Findlay, Ohio on Friday, July 15, 2011 Attending: FPP founder/host Michael Raso, FPP co-host Mat Marrash, FPP Filmaker Joey K, FPP Deputy Dan Domme and illustrator/frequent FPP guest Lauren Bagley Eastman Kodak has sent us rolls of their new Portra 35mm ... [Read More]
FPP Special Film Mission – Operation Buy Film!!!
This week Wal-Green (in the US) is liquidating 35mm film from their stores at $1. per roll. FPP is looking for volunteers to buy up all the existing film for the FPP Giveaway Vault. Buy 5 rolls...buy 50 rolls...buy 200 rolls...we want 'em! Buy it Up and Ship It Out - FPP will fully reimburse you via PayPal or check. (E-mail or include the receipt in the box) To take on this mission, ... [Read More]