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This is Expired Film A little while back, a good friend gifted me a box of expired film. I know, dream scenario, right? And this wasn’t just any box. Tucked inside were several rolls of Fujifilm Pro 400H in 120 format. You know the stuff: beloved, discontinued, and…
If you’ve ever wished your photos could shout just a little louder, Ektar’s got you. This film stock leans hard into colour, clarity, and contrast. It’s like your scene rendered in candy-wrapped detail. Shadows with bite, highlights that flirt with perfection. This is Kodak Ektar – the film…
photo: Jeremy Calow Jeremy Calow is real life film photography inspiration. His work – a striking interplay of light, shadow, and emotional depth – stems not just from his choice of cameras but from a philosophy that embraces slowness in an era of instant gratification. The Philosophy of…
STOP! don’t open the back of your camera yet! Discover how to get film out of 35mm Co camera with Loop Art & Photo Space, Olinda. So you’ve shot your roll, and now you’re ready to see those magical film photos. But hang on—before you get too excited…
The Joy of Taking Fewer Photos There’s a moment, just before pressing the shutter, where a choice is made. Is this frame worth it? Does it tell the story you want to remember? Or is it just another in a long line of digital clutter? Film photographers know…
The Zone System. It sounds like something out of a spy novel or a secret society for photographers. In reality, it’s one of the most influential tools ever created for understanding light and exposure. Developed by Ansel Adams and Fred Archer, this method divides the tonal range of…
Imagine holding a piece of photographic history in your hands—a film that not only delivers exceptional quality but also connects you to the rich legacy of analog photography. Introducing the limited-edition Ilford HP5+ and FP4+ films, now available in exquisite 1950s and 60s-inspired retro packaging. To commemorate 145…
photo: Gorak Photo Why Melbourne is Falling for Film Photography Get inspired to make film photography in Melbourne with a short conversation with local photographer, Matt Wong. Matt Wong, a regular fixture at Loop Art & Photo Space’s monthly photo walks, has become a quiet force in Melbourne’s…
For Melbourne-based photographer Natalie Finney, photography isn’t just a medium—it’s a way of translating her world into something both personal and universal. “I think in pictures,” she says. “Traditional art forms never felt like my language, but with photography, I found my voice.” Her work carries echoes of…
Who knew a Kodak disposable camera could lead to such an adventure? For a recent experiment, I pulled the film from a Kodak disposable camera and loaded it into my Nikon F5, & set off with a small group on our monthly photo walk, this time through the…
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4/540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda, Vic. 3788
0408 748 292
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