UPDATED - January 26, 2024Editor's note: All of us here at the Film Photography Project are dedicated to the preservation (and continued manufacture) of all still and motion picture film formats. Unfortunately, some formats are still somewhat lost - with no new film production. One such format that desperately needs attention is 126 Cartridge Film. Although 35mm in width, it's sprocketed ... [Read More]
FPP Projects
Catching Up with the FPP Camera Donation Program
When the Film Photography Project launched its School Camera Donation Program, we had no idea how long the renewed interest in film photography or the willingness of schools and Universities to include film photography in their curriculum would last. As we enter our second decade of supplying refurbished and tested film cameras and gear to academic institutions and not-for-profit organizations, ... [Read More]
Chasing the Light: Baltimore Photographer Schaun Champion
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]
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]
620 Film Lives at The FPP!
The Film Photography Project LOVES 620 film. Why you ask? There are so many Kodak Brownies (and other 620 brand) cameras out there just waiting to be shot! For those looking to shoot with vintage 620 film cameras, you should know that 620 is identical to 120 roll film...except for the fact that the spool is slightly different and not interchangeable. For those who wish to purchase film on an ... [Read More]
The X-Ray Film Option in Large Format Film!
If you're a Large Format film shooter, shooting X-Ray film is an inexpensive and helpful option when starting out due to the fact that you can develop your film under a red safe-light! FPP's in-house large format film expert devotes Episode 15 of his Large Format Friday Series to discussing "The X-Ray Option" (including new FPP 4x5 X-Ray Film!) Today, June 12, 2020 Mat Marrash posted his Large ... [Read More]