FPP Rolls Out a New Line of Hand-Rolled Films blog by Michael Raso What a better day to roll out a new film than Valentine's Day? While it's true - we do love and appreciate film everyday - today is just a bit special. I'm always looking to make excellent, hard-to-find emulsions readily available to you and today I'm happy to present the following emulsions in 24 exposure rolls and as 100 foot ... [Read More]
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Leicaflex Standard – the first Leica Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera
Guest Blog by Jason Ganz The Leicaflex Standard was the first Leica Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera produced by Leica. According to Gandy's Cameraquest, approximately 37,500 were produced between the end of 1963 and 1968, although their presence on the market was from 1964 through 1968. The Leicaflex Standard was Leica's answer to the unexpected - and wildly successful - ... [Read More]
Back to the Future…Lost Family Memories Found
Back to the Future…Lost Family Memories Guest blog by Justen Stoodley So, it is always great when Nanna and Grandpa visit. Our four kids love spending time with their grand parents, while my wife and I always love catching up with family, especially over a meal provided by our guests (☺). However, the last time my parents visited they not only brought dinner, but also a small brown plastic bag ... [Read More]
Get Your Photography Noticed…The Importance of Tagging
Alright, so you've got a camera, you're taking great pictures and now you'd like to have the rest of the world have a look at your work. What now? Image sharing options are nearly endless. You've got: Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram and MANY, MANY more. Just checkout Wikipedia's List of Photosharing Websites for more information and links. Joining any number of these sites is a great first step, ... [Read More]
Found Film – Discovering Lost Memories!
What's more exciting than finding a roll of exposed film in an old camera from a flea market?! Finding exposed film or negative that belonged to a family member! Fellow film photographer Bill Counts recently discovered The FPP and has a found film story - "Found The Film Photography Podcast about 3 months ago. It’s FANTASTIC! You and the gang keep me jazzed about shooting film. I’m 52 and have ... [Read More]
Polaroid Big Shot in 45 Seconds
It's true - Fuji has discontinued FP-100c The film you need to shoot with the Polaroid Big Shot! Wait, there's still time! As of today there's still plenty of film left. Get some FP-100c HERE so YOU can do The Big Shot Shuffle! ... [Read More]