Baltimore is a vibrant, eclectic city. It’s a place that embraces outsider art as passionately as high art and produces an astonishing number of talented artists working in a variety of mediums. It’s a city that often feels like a small town, one where the role of artist and community leader often intersect. Living this dual role is Baltimore photographer Schaun Champion. As Photography ... [Read More]
Features
Catching Up with the Bard College Student-Run Darkroom
In July of 2019, a few Bard College students— as well as avid film photographers— Bridie Carey, Andy Garcia, Bella Garcia, Kira Hansen, Pierce Sapper, and Rainer Turim shared their vision to revive Bard’s Student-Run Darkroom (SRD) with the Film Photography Project (FPP). They were later joined by Julia Larberg and Matthew Zweigbaum. The student-led and operated darkroom was originally ... [Read More]
1933 Found Footage! The Lost Films of Arthur B. Holmes
It’s not often that my two biggest passions–genealogy and film photography–intersect. So, when FPP Producer Michael Raso asked if I might research up some genealogical info on Arthur B. Holmes' 1930s 16mm home movie film (he had purchased on ebay), I was thrilled to accept the challenge. Luckily, the shooter of this particular film was a well-known man (and family) from New Jersey, making my ... [Read More]
Trouble on Madison Avenue: An 8mm Silent Film by Sean McSweyn
The FPP recently sat down with Sean McSweyn, a filmmaker studying Film at the University of the Arts in London, to discuss the making of his new 8mm silent film “Trouble on Madison Avenue”, shot on a 1930s Cine-Kodak 8. We hope you enjoy reading about Sean’s process and watching his short film as much as we did. FPP: Hi Sean, thank you for taking the time to discuss your 8mm silent film ... [Read More]
Film is Magic at Darkroom Detroit
If you’re a film photographer in the Detroit area or thinking about starting a darkroom in your town, you’ll want to check out Darkroom Detroit, a non-profit organization providing photography classes, darkroom and digital facilities, studio space and more in support of Detroit’s visual storytellers. With a vibrant schedule of photography-themed events at their main facility and cool, useful ... [Read More]
Kodak Vision3 Movie Film for your Still Photography!
This week, the FPP spotlight shines on Kodak VISION3 Color Negative film, an iconic vibrant color motion picture film we’ve adapted for still photography. Read on for news about availability, labs that process VISION3 and how to home process. Worried about VISION3’s Rem-Jet backing? (Hey, what’s Rem Jet?) Worry no longer - we’ll give you the scoop! It’s a great week to SHOOT FILM! - ... [Read More]