Today we’re talking all about Ilford HP5! Watch the video below for information you need to know when shooting this film stock for the first time, as well as some tips and tricks for seasoned professionals!  Things to remember about Ilford HP5… Has a neutral amount of grain and contrast. You will see more grain […]

Shooting with flash on film can be tricky because there isn’t the benefit of immediate feedback. However, with the help of a few basic pointers, the task becomes much less daunting. Here are theFINDlab’s top tips for those just starting out with film flash photography: If purchasing or renting a flash for the first time, […]

In our new film spotlight series, we’re highlighting various color and black & white film stocks! First up: Kodak Portra 400. Watch the video below for information you need to know when shooting this film stock for the first time, as well as some tips and tricks for seasoned professionals! Things to remember about Portra 400… […]

Backlighting can be tricky on film because we don’t have the benefit of immediate feedback. As a result, it can be difficult to know how to meter and expose in backlit scenarios. The good news is that not everything has to be left to chance! Below are a few tips to help you get your […]

Middle gray is one of the most important concepts to understand when metering. Whether you need a quick review of middle gray or you’re starting from scratch, here’s a more in-depth explanation of middle gray and how to adjust exposure settings for both low key and high key scenes: Things to remember… Underexpose for low key […]

One of the things we love about film is the way it renders color. Sometimes, however, the color of our film doesn’t turn out the way we expected it to, bringing to mind the blue dress/gold dress debate of 2015. There are a lot of factors that can influence color: underexposing, color reflections, shooting in different lighting scenarios, and […]