How-to
A guide to Simple, effective and CHEAP macro photography
Business closures, stay at home orders and the imperative for social distancing have probably cut you off from your normal sources of...
What is exposure? How to use light meters in film photography
Getting your exposure right is the first priority in making a photograph and comes before almost any other decision after the initial...
How to shoot expired film or, no you do not need to add one stop per decade
There is a “rule” for shooting expired film. This "rule" states that when shooting expired film, one should add one stop of...
How to organize a photowalk: A guide by Anil Mistry
I love the social aspect of photography. Meeting other photographers and discovering the way they approach their passion has always been an...
How to: Get over early hurdles in film photography
Film can be daunting for some, but I find it is worth the investment of time and money, as long as you understand exactly what your expectations are from the medium.
How to: Shoot Fuji Instax instant print film in a classic large format camera
Some of my classic cameras remind me of the fascinating history of photography. Recently I wanted to see if I could make instant prints with my Speed Graphic press camera.
The Simple Enlarger: compact, portable, low-cost darkroom printing for all
I want to spread the idea that a photographic enlarger is fundamentally a very simple thing.
How to save money with a Nikon Pre-AI camera system – by Brian Grossman
The cost of manual-focus 35mm equipment increases to rise and Nikon gear is leading the pack.
How to make a TEXPan: shoot wide-format 35mm film in the Fuji GW690III rangefinder
In this article, I'll be showing you how to very simply modify your Fuji medium format rangefinder to shoot wide-format 35mm film (aka make your own TEXPan).
How to take the leap into 35mm film photography – by Daniel Novak
In this article, I will go over the steps you need to take and the decisions you need to make to enter the wonderful world of film 35mm photography.
I recommend starting with the 35mm format as the cameras
How-to: Build a photography website…what you need to know
The new year is upon us but it needn't be filled with broken resolutions, especially if you've committed yourself to create a new photography website (or plan on refreshing one you already have).
How to build a simple Arduino shutter speed tester – by Ethan Moses
I've been stuck in my house filling orders for my Kickstarter campaign for the CAMERADACTYL 4x5 Field Camera, mostly just babysitting printers, changing filaments and adjusting extruders every few hours.
How-to: creating a photo book, some do’s and don’ts – by Anil Mistry
Photographs become something special when printed. You can touch them, feel them, and get up close to them.
How To Shoot Street Portraits: A Practical Guide – by Anil Mistry
Hello, my name is Anil Mistry. I love messing with both film and digital cameras and I shoot lots of street portraits.
How-to: Build your own JOBO-style semi-automatic film processor: Pt.2
Welcome back to this guide on building your own JOBO-style automatic film processor.
How-to: Build your own JOBO-style semi-automatic film processor: Pt.1
I have always wanted a Jobo film processor.
How to get started with solargraphy – by Barnaby Nutt
Every year on the summer solstice, the sun is higher in the sky than at any other time in the year.
