Introduction to Film Photography Information

Introduction to Film Photography is a course designed to help individuals familiarize themselves with film photography, guiding them through the process of shooting with film cameras.

Know Your Film, Know Your Light, Know Your Lab

Stop with the excuses, grab your film camera and get out there and make amazing images! If you’re comfortable with your DSLR and post processing, then learning to use your film camera is easier than you think!

In this beginner course, Sandra Coan walks through how to shoot with film so that you feel comfortable, confident, and excited to take the best pictures! She’ll talk about choosing your film and how to find and work with a lab to process your images.

This course will cover:

• The differences and similarities between film and digital
• How a camera meter works and how to meter for film
• The different film options and how they affect your photo
• How to find the right lab to process your images

Don’t be intimidated by the idea of using film. Sandra will show you how to slow down during your photo shoot, focus on what you’re trying to capture, and ultimately get a great image straight out of camera.

What You’ll Learn In Introduction to Film Photography?

1. Class Introduction
2. Why Film
3. Film Vs. Digital Camera Sensor
4. Importance Of Metering
5. Reflective & Incident Metering
6. Metering For Color Film
7. Metering For Black & White Film
8. Metering For Outdoor Shooting
9. Metering For Indoor Shooting
10. The Differences In Film Sizes
11. Purchasing Film & Care
12. Professional Color Film
13. Professional Black & White Film
14. Consumer Grade Film Stocks
15. Pushing Film
16. Know Your Lab
17. What To Look For In A Lab
18. How To Find The Right Lab
19. How To Safely Ship Film
20. Get Started Using Film

About Author

With over sixteen year’s experience working in both film and digital photography, Sandra Coan is a film photographer specializing in studio portraiture and family photography.

Her award-winning work has been featured in a variety of publications including Click Magazine, Lemonade and Lenses, Seattle Bride, Plum, Bump and The Knot and on the popular blogs Let the Kids Dress Themselves, Light Inspired and Beyond the Wanderlust. Sandra’s work is also now a part of the Seattle Museum of History and Industry’s permanent collection.

As co-founder and editor of Little Bellows, an online community celebrating the beauty of film photography, Sandra shares her passion for the medium of film with others.

Sandra is also an educator with a passion for teaching others about the beauty of film photography and the joys of building and running a successful photography business.

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