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Welcome to the Bad Photography blog: a collection of real-world film photography experiences, gear insights, and landscape photography techniques exploring 35mm film, creative experimentation and honest reviews.
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Kodak Gold 200 in Bad Light (What Actually Happens)
Kodak Gold 200 isn’t a film I ever associated with grey skies, although being in the UK i’ve definitely had a roll in my camera when they have rolled in.
Most of what you see online leans heavily in one direction, warm tones, bright sun, saturated colours that feel closer to summer holidays than anything else. A budget friendly(ish), 200 ISO film for light, for colour and easy results.
So I have never expected much when those clouds hide bright blue skies. Flat light and gloomy skies tend to be the days I end up out with the camera so what happens in these conditions with Kodak Gold 200?
Cinestill 800T Review: Night Photography and Low-Light Film Magic
Cinestill 800T is one of those films that gets the people photographers going. Known for its cinematic colour palette and incredible low-light performance, it’s a go-to for night photography, urban landscapes, and moody street scenes. On this blog, I’ve been testing Cinestill 800T on 35mm film, exploring how it handles artificial light, shadows, and colour shifts. Here’s my take on one of my favourite film stocks.
Shooting the Apocalyptic Harman Red
Harman Red is one of those film stocks that immediately catches the eye. Its surreal palette, shifting reds, and harsh tonal contrasts invite you to see the world, not as it is but as something slightly different, a reality warped into something unfamiliar.
Portra 160, is it for you?
Kodak Portra 160 has always had a bit of a reputation for being the 'clean' and 'professional' choice in the Portra lineup. Join me as I shameless destroy a roll.
Shooting LomoChrome Purple A Surreal Twist on Everyday Scenes
For those unfamiliar, LomoChrome Purple is a colour-shifting film from Lomography designed to mimic the look of the now-discontinued Kodak Aerochrome infrared film.
Portra 400 vs Portra 800
When it comes to film photography, Kodak’s Portra range is a staple for many photographers, celebrated for its exceptional colour rendition and versatility. While both Portra 400 and Portra 800 are often associated with portrait photography, they can also yield stunning results in landscape settings.
Ultramax, Cinestill & Ektar
I’ve decided to try out three film stocks: Kodak Ultra Max 400, Cinestill 800T, and Ektar 100. Join me as I take mostly bad photo's whilst trying to find out which, if any is the right one for me.
A M6 and two rolls of Kodak Gold
Starting film photography and getting to know my Leica m6, with the help of some Kodak Gold