Whether you’re shooting the bride’s shoes, the couples’ rings, or you’re an aspiring food photographer, chances are you’ll end up shooting a flat lay at some point in your career. Here are our top tips for shooting flat lays on film: Avoid wearing bright colors Film is much more prone to color reflections than digital […]

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Tips for Shooting Flat Lays

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Today we’re talking all about Fuji 400H! Watch the video below for information you need to know when shooting this film stock for the first time, as well as some tips for those who have already shot Fuji 400H before!  Things to remember about Fuji 400H… Has a cyan base, so it produces neutral tones […]

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How To Shoot Fuji 400H

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Focusing can be one of the trickiest parts about shooting film because we can’t see our images immediately after they’re taken. Sometimes when images come back with focusing issues, we know exactly what went wrong. Other times, we’re at a loss for what happened. Our recommendation for troubleshooting focusing issues is to start with what […]

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Troubleshooting Focusing Issues

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So you want to start shooting 35mm? That’s great news! Especially compared to medium format set-ups, 35mm cameras are just EASY. They are compact, lightweight, easy to load, great for travel, and, when you look at price per shot, you definitely get more bang for your buck. Here are some affordable and approachable suggestions to […]

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Getting Started with Film Photography: 35mm Gear Recommendations

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Another month of 2018 is in the books and we couldn’t be more excited to announce the latest series for theFINDlab blog! We’re pleased to bring you a brand-new advice column from various experts in the industry. Throughout the year, we’ll sit down with some special guests and tackle all things photography! With wedding season […]

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Gearing up for Wedding Season

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Film photography is a unique industry because the majority of equipment you need must be bought used instead of new. Here are our top recommendations for buying used gear: EBAY is a great place to find used camera gear, but there are a few things you’ll want to look out for when making a purchase: […]

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Tips for Buying Used Gear

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