Film Photography Podcast Film Photography Podcast 353 - Sharing Prints
Nov 15, 2025
The hosts delve into the art of printing photos, revealing how making prints enhances your skills and alters your perception of images. They discuss the impact of film formats and paper choices on tonality, and why selecting strong images for printing is crucial. There's a nostalgic look at vintage cameras, particularly the underwater Konica Submarine F. Practical tips for print storage and preservation are shared, as well as advice on how to foster physical photo-sharing experiences, encouraging a push to print more.
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Annual Slide And Album Night
- Owen McCafferty describes his family's New Year's Eve ritual of viewing photo albums and movie film together.
- He contrasts slide/film nights as social events that showcase recent creative work.
Prints Are Cheap Durable Backups
- Do treat printed photographs as the cheapest, most durable backup for your images.
- Mat Marrash calls printing your work a cost-effective archive strategy.
Disposables Drive Proof Printing
- Disposable and 35mm films dominate print orders because they capture candid moments and are popular at events.
- Mark O'Brien observes that disposables often translate into proof prints for customers.