Film photography is back with a bang,
and whether you're returning to the
genre after switching to digital, or
you've just discovered this amazing
medium, there's never been a more
compelling argument for going
analogue with your photography.
In a world where we are bombarded with visual imagery,
making your photos stand out from the crowd is getting
harder by the day, but film will give you that edge - and let you
discover a whole new way of shooting in the process.
In this in-depth and inspirational guide, photography journalist
Ben Hawkins, and pro photographer Liza Kanaeva-Hunsicker
reveal the techniques, tips and secrets for success when
shooting film.
- Learn to shoot on film, from the essential basics
to advanced techniques
- Make the right choices with an in-depth guide to
buying second-hand cameras
- Master the language of film with jargon-free
guides to all the vital processes
- Be inspired by advice from a top pro who shoots
on film
- Discover the amazing imagery of the new school
of analogue photographers
Ben Hawkins
Ben Hawkins is an award-
winning writer and journalist
specializing in photography
and creative media. He was
the group editor of Practical
Photography magazine, 2013-20,
and regularly contributes to
magazines including Amateur
Photographer and Outdoor
Photography. As a child, he
used to 'assist' his dad in the
family darkroom and developed
a fascination with film and
analogue technology. He has
since interviewed some of
the world's most revered film
photographers, including
Albert Watson, David Bailey
and Bob Carlos Clarke. His
signed original Carlos Clarke
print is one of his most prized
possessions.
Liza Kanaeva-Hunsicker
Liza Kanaeva-Hunsicker is a fine
art and fashion photographer
from Moscow, now based in
New York City. She discovered
her love for photography while
documenting family travels
when she was growing up.
Liza studied Art at university
in California and Paris and
subsequently moved to NYC,
where she decided to pursue
photography professionally.
After a few years of assisting,
she ventured out on her own.
Liza has been internationally
exhibited and regularly
contributes to Vogue Italia
among other publications.
While she still occasionally
shoots digital, analogue is at the
heart of her creative practice
