Photographic burnout: When the fun stops, stop
Preface: whilst this article talks about my experiences with photography, some of what I am describing may resonate with you, which is...
Finding Film part 15: Fomapan 400 Action
Hello readers, welcome back to another episode of #FindingFilm. This month’s episode is a short one, but something I felt was necessary. Back in Episode 3, I checked out Fomapan for the first time, shooting some Fomapan 200.
Finding Film part 14: Bergger Pancro 400
Following on from the last #FindingFilm, I will pick-up where I left off; Happisburgh (Haze-bruh). If you haven’t read my last article, go and check it out. Whilst you do, I’ll just wait here.
Finding Film part 13: ILFORD HP5 PLUS
Having finished my rolls of ILFORD Delta 100 and 400 Professional for part 12 of this series, I decided to carry on with the Ilford theme, and shoot some HP5, the last of Ilford’s offerings I am yet to try.
Finding Film part 12: Ilford Delta 100 and 400 Professional
Before I begin this month’s #FindingFilm, I’ll give you advance warning. Go and put the kettle on, make a brew, and settle in. This is going to be a long one.
Ah Delta……Delta, Delta, Delta.
Finding film part 11: ILFORD SFX 200
Welcome back to another round of #FindingFilm! At the time of writing, it has been a while since I have been out with the camera, shooting black and white film.
5 Frames… With ILFORD HP5 PLUS (EI 400 / 35mm / Fuji GW690III) – by Tom Rayfield
Recently, I visited Warsaw in Poland for a quick city break. I had never been to Poland before, and fancied a change of scenery.
Finding Film part 10: Rollin’ Rollei Retro 80S and 400S
Hello again! It’s that time of the month where I check out another type of black and white medium format film.
Finding Film part 9: Fumbling Fuji NEOPAN Acros 100
In my last article, I discussed my adventures with the Lomography Lady Gray 400.
Finding Film part 8: Getting to know my Lady Gray 400
Before I start this entry in the series, just a small disclaimer: Lomography UK very kindly sent me some film to try out for the #FindingFilm series - thanks guys, I really appreciate that.
Street photography challenge with Agfa Vista Plus 200 by Tom Rayfield
Following on from Sandeep and his close-up challenge, I am next in line for the Emulsive challenge of shooting outside of my comfort zone.
For those of you following my Finding Film series, you will know that I shoot a
Finding film part 6: taking it slow with ILFORD Pan F Plus
Having had a lot of very average weather lately, I was delighted to see a weekend of sunshine!
Finding film part 5: All GAS-ed up and time for T-MAX 400
Late March 2017: During my last article I touched on the fact that I was beginning to get stuck in a photographic rut.
Finding film part 4: ILFORD FP4+ strikes back
Welcome back to my year long series discovering film stocks: finding film. This week’s article takes a slight deviation from the norm, in that I am using a film I have already used before; ILFORD FP4+.
Finding film part 3: Czeching out Fomapan
Welcome to part three of my journey with film in 2017. As you read in part one and part two, throughout 2017 I'll be sharing my experiences with different medium format films and developers – all new to me.
Finding film part 2: expanding my horizons with Kodak Tri-X 400, Rodinal and Ilford DD-X
Welcome to part two of my journey with film in 2017.
Finding Film part 1: experiences so far
Hello EMULSIVE community!
My name is Tom Rayfield, by day I am a secondary school teacher from Norfolk, UK. I am a passionate film shooter, who loves to shoot medium format black and white film photography.
