Over the last year and a half I have jumped back into film photography. I shot film from the late 70’s until 2003 and then digital took over. Recently I’ve added a new camera in addition to my Nikon FE2, purchased in 1985. The Lieca M6 has always been the holy grail of film cameras for me. I was lucky enough to find a mint condition version. It is a new way of making film images, for me, and has been so much fun to learn. I want to share with you the resources that I have used throughout the last year to help me with my journey back to shooting film.
Where I Buy Film:
Film Photography Project. Amazing selection and competitive prices, sometimes limited quantities.
Adorama. I earn points over time and can buy larger quantities than FPP.
Seawood Photo. I live in Sonoma County CA and they are about an hour south and have a great selection of film.
Where I Buy Camera Gear
KEH. This is where I found my Leica M6!
Camera Quest Voigtlander distributor.
Leica SF. The mother ship!
YouTube Channels
Paulie B Walkie Talkie. Regular videos on street photographers. Down to earth and inspiring.
Benj Heisch. Elopement and wedding photographer using primarily Leica gear.
Karin Majoka. All about film photography. More than just gear.
grainydays. Very dry sense of humor, did Ii say dry? Mojave dry, 100 year drought dry…
Other Resources
Framelines Magazine. UK based, highlights street photographers.
Coursera Modern Art Series. Helping me take my photography to the next level.
Aperture Photo Books. Inspiration.
Till Next Time!
John