Don’t Fall for these Film Photography Myths
When I tell people I shoot film photography and videography, I will often get responses like, “I didn’t know they made film anymore!” or “why shoot film when you can shoot digital?” It’s made me realize there are many misconceptions about film photography, so I am here to debunk them! Don’t let these untruths hold you back from the beauty of film. Here are three of the top misconceptions about film photography:
Myth: Film is outdated
Film never fully left us. Professionals in all industries continued to use film photography while adding digital cameras to their toolbelts. Film and digital photography are different mediums that have different strengths and appeal to different aesthetics. Think oil and watercolor paintings. Both are paintings. Both are legitimate artforms. Both hang in museums. The same holds true for film and digital photography. Film is timeless, and the medium is having a renaissance. More and more film labs are popping up across the country, and even around the world! From 35mm to Super 8, it is becoming more and more accessible to buy, shoot, and develop film photos and videos for all.
Myth: Film photos are not high quality
Not true! Have you ever blown up a picture from your phone or the internet to frame, only to discover that the picture quickly gets fuzzy and pixelated? You’re not alone. Digital photos usually don’t have the fine grain and aren’t as capable of representing the vast color scale that film does. Film has incredibly fine grain, meaning that when you print a film photo large enough to hang on the wall, there is no distortion of the original image, and you can still see all the details clearly, and even better because it’s bigger!
Myth: Shooting film is a gamble
We have become accustomed to instant gratification. So, when we can’t see the result right away, we stress that it may not have worked. Film photography is an exercise in trusting the process. We professional film photographers know what we are doing and will get excellent results. The chance of a roll of film getting stuck or ruined is very low, and we have measures in place to mitigate the risks even lower. Digital photography is not without its risks, either. A memory card can become compromised, you can run out of storage, or files can corrupt. All of these are unlikely, just as the risks with shooting film.
Film and digital photography are both magnificent miracles, allowing us to capture precious moments in our lives. Film is a beautiful medium, and is just as valuable and high quality as any other. This summer, don’t fall for the film photography myths. Work with me to capture your milestone moments. It’s time to give film a try.
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