Why I Shoot Film

Getting film hand-checked every time I go through TSA is a pain… I can’t fix my mistakes like I could with a digital image… it takes longer… it’s finicky… it’s more expensive…

the list goes on, but I love it and I still do it anyway.

Join me today on the podcast to discuss why I still shoot film, and why I think it’s worth it.

I just got back from Mexico and decided to shoot the entire trip only on film. (a first for me) here are a few frames.

🎞️ These were all shot on my Rollei 35 on either Kodak 400 or Ilford HP5 (pushed to 1600 and developed in my darkroom with Kodak HC-110)

Photo Essaysrob morganMarch 1, 2024📍 Puerto Villarta, Mexicofilm, Rollei 35, Kodak 400, ilford hp5

Passing It On

“Grief’s a crafty little fucker. Sneaks up on you.” - Shrinking (Apple TV, S1E3)

EVERY SINGLE used film camera I’ve bought (and I have quite a few) turned out to be owned by someone who passed away, sold by someone who loved them.⠀⠀⠀⠀

A dad’s cherished Leica M3, a brother’s Rollei 35, a mom’s Minolta Hi-Matic, the list goes on…

I love Craigslist and meeting up in person for this reason. I can’t tell you how often I’ve ended up hanging out for an hour talking and listening to memories.

“She would be so excited this is going to someone who will love and use it!”

Yesterday, I met Shannon who was selling a 1980s Olympus OM-1. Turns out, once again, it belonged to someone she cared about that recently passed away. It only felt right that I went for a walk in my neighborhood cemetery to run the first roll of film through it.

Well… not it’s first roll.

🎞️ Ilford HP5 400, shot at box speed and developed in Kodak HC-110. (delusion B)