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We're thrilled to announce our ILFORD Photo USA Student film photography contest. With both darkroom printing and scanned film categories (along with a fantastic teacher prize), and some amazing prizes to be won from both us, ILFORD Photo, and  our amazing sponsors, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation, UsedPhotoPro, Peak Design, Negative Supply LLC, The Darkroom, Photogenic Supply Co and SISSILU, there are plenty of reasons to get involved and start shooting! Contest Dates: The contest is now open for...

Say Hello Few people feel comfortable striking up a conversation with a person they haven’t previously met. I refrain from using the word “stranger” because the way I see it, we’re all fellow humans, potential acquaintances, possible friends. And who says they’re any stranger than I am? After all, I’m the one going up to people I meet in public asking to make their portrait. A camera in hand really is a magical device that allows us to meet almost anyone, anywhere. To approach them. Say hello. ...

A Revelation Just south of Sydney sitting on one of Australia’s most pristine coastlines you’ll find the regional city of Wollongong. Nestled within this city of surfers, coal miners and steelworkers you’ll find a group of students creating big things in a small darkroom. ‘Mez, I’ve been thinking a lot… I want to be a fine art black and white film photographer.’ These words from one of my TAFE NSW students, Sara, were delivered with a shakiness in her voice, utter passion in her heart, ...

We're thrilled to launch our brand new 'Community Focus' series! In this series, we shine a spotlight on community darkrooms around the world, celebrating their contributions and exploring the stories behind these spaces. Our first interview in the series features Newport Film Lab from South Wales, a darkroom that began as a passion project and has since grown into something truly special. Section 1 - Background Let’s start easy. Tell us A little about the darkroom, what it’s called and how it started...

All the way from Los Angeles, our 83rd 'In Focus' interview is with music and surrealism photographer, Laura Moreau. SECTION 1 - BACKGROUND SHARE YOUR FAVOURITE IMAGE / PRINT SHOT ON ILFORD FILM AND TELL US WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU? This photograph features my friend Samira, taken on ILFORD SFX200 with my Mamiya 645. I was in the ocean, hoping to capture the glimmers, as I have an obsession with them. Suddenly, a massive wave came out of nowhere, and I still can’t believe I managed to jump and take the sho...

This weeks #ilfordphoto #fridayfavourites product focus was #febonxp2 and we’ve been blown away by your incredible entries! ILFORD XP2 Super is a dynamic film that excels in various conditions, and you've all captured that beautifully. Check out this week's favourites! @verlangerter.bsky.social‬. nighttime in graz. Nikon FE2 • 50mm f/1.8 • XP-2 #febonxp2 #believeinfilm #filmphotography #bnw #streetphotography.   @emdashman.bsky.social‬. Some XP2 loveliness shot in Mill Road, Cambri...

Discover how Zach Nichols created this stunning long exposure shot in our 'How I Got This Picture' interview. We have noticed, if it's not a double exposure, your next favourite has to be nighttime long exposures. IMAGE TITLE Fire Tower Starlapse TECHNICAL INFO FILM USED ILFORD HP5+ FORMAT 4x5 CAMERA Chamonix LENS Nikon 90mm f/4.5 Nikkor-SW EXPOSURE TIME 45 – 50 minutes OTHER EQUIPMENT 1 Can of Atmosphere LOCATION Just outside Hot Springs, South Dakota. FIRSTLY, TELL US THE STORY...

This week's #ilfordphoto #fridayfavourites theme was #febonhp5.  ILFORD HP5+ is very forgiving (making it a great starter film for beginners) and has a wide exposure range, so you can get good results in a variety of difficult lighting and contrast conditions. @frctl_art. the flip — shot on HP5+ somewhere on the coast of Brazil #fridayfavourites #febonhp5   @pjmeade. A couple of shots from a trip to try out a new wide angle lens. These were taken on HP5+ using a Canon EOS-1 +Samyang 14/2....

 El Parque Nacional I met Andrés and his buddies at Bogotá's most iconic park, el Parque Nacional. I was filming a video for my YouTube channel (Through the Glass) about the 800 or so displaced Embera indigenous people who were occupying the park. Andrés and crew were skating the park's entrance steps and sharing their boards with a group of Embera children. The Proposal The guys asked me where I was from and we got talking about the analog photography YouTube channel I was launching. I proposed ...

Our second Community Focus highlights Lakeside Darkroom, a London-based community interest company with a strong feminist ethos. Keep reading to explore their facilities and what they have to offer! Section 1 - Background Let’s start easy. Tell us A little about the darkroom, what it’s called and how it started. Lakeside Darkroom (LKSD) is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a strong feminist ethos. Established in August 2022, its primary aim is to provide a safe, welcoming, and empowering space ...