Hello and welcome back to Grainsplaining!   Today I sit down for a chat with my friend Holly @photoxcore_archive* Holly and I have both done some travelling with film recently. In this episode we discuss airport anxiety, the nightmare confusion of xray machines and our tips for travelling with film!    But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom, we also talk about the joys of travelling with film: amazing labs, the film community we have met across the globe and why you shouldn’t be put off...

In our second episode of the Grainsplaining from the archives series, Emma talks to Peggy AKA @cameragocamera! Peggy is the legend behind the cameragocamera blog, which has been running since November 2015!   Peggy effectively runs her own camera wiki, trying and reviewing cameras, and then sharing them with the film world for us to enjoy. Peggy’s blog exists as a diary of her life with film, including experiments, DIY fixes, home developing, re-skinning cameras, and more! It truly is a...

Hey filmies! Welcome to the first episode from our Grainsplaining from the archives mini series. In this episode Emma talks to Laura, AKA @lauz.cam about her journey with film photography, starting with DIY self portrait shoots at home during lockdown… all the way to working with magazines on paid shoots today! We discuss some tips on self portraiture, and how this genre of photography can not only improve your skills as a photographer, but also act as a form of self care, and a big...

In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) catches up with Emma Lloyd (@emmajlloyd_).   They talked about Emma’s experiences with film in Australia since moving there last year.  Going on a photowalk with members of the film community in Adelaide, independent labs in Melbourne in general and specifically FilmNeverDie (@filmneverdie), what cameras she took, how much film, what she is photographing and the idea of bonding with people in a new country over film.   Then with March being Women’s History...

Hey gang! We are back! In this mini episode Emma is here to update you on life down under, film photography in Australia and an exciting project for International Women’s Day! To celebrate Women’s month, we will be organising a charity print sale under the hashtag #IWDFrameTheGrain. Listen in to find out how you can get involved, or head to our instagram feed for more details.   Emma also introduces our next mini series ‘from the archives’ featuring episodes recorded B.A (Before...

In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) chats with Katie (@darkroomkt). They talked about how Katie first got started with printing and then about how she built her darkroom during lockdown.   They talked about printing in colour and with different formats before discussing Katie’s work with photograms and how her process has evolved over the last couple of years.   They then discussed “Silver & Light: An Analogue Photographic Exhibition” (@analoguephotoexhibition) that Katie has organized...

In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) chats with Kris Faulkner (@kristian.faulkner) about the zone system. They talk a little bit about the history and how the system works to help improve your black and white exposures. They talk about Fred Archer, Ansel Adams and John Blakemore as photographers known for using the system.   Kris talks about Pinsta cameras and also how 3D printing by companies like Chroma Cameras can help photographers get into large format. Kris also mentioned wanting to...

Back in November 2023, Mandy (@mandyleft) and Alex (@disorganised_film) chatted about Alex's upcoming trip to Japan. On this episode, they catch up to talk about how the trip - Alex's experiences with street portraits, lab development and camera shops. Be sure to follow along with Alex's Instagram and also YouTube for an exciting upcoming giveaway!

In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) sits down with Ali (@stiffpigeons), Charlotte (@char.lottefilm) and Susie (@susiejonesband) to talk about their upcoming exhibition (@recollections.exhibition). The exhibition will be at SHOP in Preston for 3 weekends in February 2024 starting on the 10th. They talk about how the exhibition came about and some of the things anyone might want to consider if exhibiting their own work.   Recommendations: Obscura Darkroom - @obscuradarkroom Airestreet Darkroom...

In this episode Mandy chats with Ray Liu and Alex Bridge about the OnlyFilms collective's recent experience attending Paris Photo Fair and the Instant Art Exhibition that coincides with the fair. Ray shares some of the story of his journey with Polaroid. Mandy talks about her recent experience attending a printing workshop with Rachel Brewster-Wright in Liverpool which prompts Alex to discuss making some prints from his work on Japan.   OnlyFilms - @onlyfilmsproject Mandy - @mandyleft Ray -...

Thank you to everyone who has chatted with me during the music and photography podcast series. And thank you to everyone who has listened along.   Theme song “Timeless” courtesy of Mike Gutterman at mikegutterman.bandcamp.com   Get in touch with Sunny 16 at [email protected]   Ilford’s “In Focus” interview with John Whitmore - https://www.ilfordphoto.com/in-focus-john-whitmore/  

On this, the penultimate episode, Graeme and Billy chat about some of the themes that emerged over the course of the series, how the series came about and reflect a bit on John Whitmore.   Here are a few of the references that came up in the conversation -   The Backing Paper episode (Backing Paper September 2020) where Graeme reviewed Billy's music-themed Cheap Shot's Challenge and first mentioned the idea of how many photographers have an interest in music. -...

In this episode, Mandy (@mandyleft) sits down for a chat with Alex Bridge (@disorganised_film) about his ongoing project and experiences with photography in Japan.   Here are some of the camera shops mentioned: Okawa Camera - Dev shop kyoto https://maps.app.goo.gl/P5Yb2Sy4qH6Rp6gv6   Yellow Jacket - Dev shop Tokyo https://maps.google.com/?cid=2771179310933855091&entry=gps   Camera Land Yaotomi - Camera and Dev shop Osaka https://maps.app.goo.gl/rwiAkcs4bFtKNPiYA   Mitsuba-do - Camera shop...

Welcome to Tips, Tricks and Traps. A podcast series to help others learn from my own misguided and wayward journey through the wonders of film photography. What's special about me? Nothing, I'm just an average sort of amatuer photographer - looking to share experiences and thoughts about our fantastic shared passion, learn from and snigger at failures, salute success and hopefully stick with me. Links to my photography:  S K | Flickr and Sam Knight (@samsphotographiclife) • Instagram photos...

In this episode, Mandy talks with Nelson and Peter about ECN-2 film - shooting, printing and developing it. They discuss the cinematic qualities of the film, halation, remjet, filters, how to rate it in different situations and opportunities to shoot it in 120. They talk about recent projects like Oppenheimer and Euphoria that used Kodak cinema films and how Vision 3 films have helped offer colour film alternatives for photographers.   There will be an OnlyFilms event for Day of the Dead in...

Peter Langman returns with a conversation with Sammie who was the subject of his recent exhibition “Frames of Mind” which focused on mental health. Peter on IG: @cameraandcoffeecabinWebsite: https://www.cameraandcoffeecabin.clickPeter on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cameraandcoffeecabin/ Get in touch at [email protected] Music used is:Positive Fat Bass Intro Loop by WinnieTheMoogLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6093-positive-fat-bass-intro-loop License:...

Leonard can be found playing solo or with Three Dollar Voodoo in Central Alabama.   Outro - "Mississippi Cypress Tree" by Leonard Watkins   Theme song "Timeless" courtesy of Mike Gutterman at mikegutterman.bandcamp.com   Get in touch with Sunny 16 at [email protected]   The show on IG: @musicandphotographypodcast The show on Twitter: @musicnphotopod  

Welcome to the OnlyFilms podcast! In this pilot episode, @mandyleft presents @onlyfilmsproject and sets the tone of this new series of podcasts. The main topic of this episode will be “fast developers”, but there is also information about events, projects on film… And don’t miss the PACS (Pleasing Analogue Camera Sounds) in this episode! We hope you like it.   Some of the members of OnlyFilms mention in this...

Advice: Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it - Baz Luhrmann   Sam Knight returns with his second installment of Tips, Tricks and Traps. He talks about the competitive nature of photography in the world at large and the feedback we may receive from others. He uses his experience as the only film shooter in his local camera club and a recent submission to one of the club competitions to talk about the subjectivity of the people consuming our work and how we...

Eric on Instagram: @conspiracy.of.cartographers   Isolated bass track to Duran Duran’s Rio: https://youtu.be/Hr3HCNIgv40?si=9-t0txIOfw_txoZT   Crispin Glover - “These Boots Are Made for Walking”: https://open.spotify.com/track/6zHKNeJzzvKt21P0h7BUlg?si=647cb7461d3948a1   The whole playlist of songs from All Through A Lens: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ooe3jQ9YXzODKFWKvmSoN?si=92e1a86285e6423d   The Jazz Loft https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3106314/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1   The Dead Milkmen (Big...

Billy and Graeme discuss 3 years of the feed, some of the recent episodes and a few upcoming community events. Then Billy chats with Bill Thoo about his On Location episode about Astro Photography and challenging himself in photography.   You can get in touch with John-Michael at [email protected] On IG: @jmmendizza   Holga Week https://holgaweek.com   Holga Week Walk https://www.photowalk.me/photowalk/holga-week-walk   Analogue Spotlight https://analoguespotlight.com   Imaging...

Ade returns to the show after a slew of fantastic guests filled in for him during his trip. There was some discussion about the conversations that John-Michael had with the guests, as well as his most recent shoot where he incorporated some of the ideas they inspired. This is the last show of the mini-series, but if there is enough public outcry, the studios may consider bringing back the show for another season. Please send your ideas, co-host / guest suggestions, audition tapes, topics,...

Jake on IG: @jakerosephoto   The music documentary series we referenced is on Netflix and is called ReMastered. The series includes episodes on Robert Johnson, Sam Cooke, Jam Master Jay, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, The Miami Showband Massacre, Victor Jara and the history behind “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” how it evolved from an original tune by Solomon Linda and his family’s struggle for copyright recognition.   The entries for the album cover contest we discussed can be seen here -...

Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/bathuk/   IG ifleming   Weston Master V http://www.westonmeter.org.uk/westonfive.htm   Weston Euro-Master http://www.westonmeter.org.uk/westoneu.html   Gossen Luna-Pro http://www.jollinger.com/photo/meters/meters/gossen_lunapro.html   Gossen Luna Pro SBC http://jollinger.com/photo/meters/meters/gossen_lunaprosbc.html   Gossen Sixtomat Digital https://gossen-photo.de/wp-content/uploads/DL/FOTO/AG/ba_sixtomat_digital_gb.pdf   Kodak Kodalux L...