With a little help from our friends

In 2009, when I began my return to film photography, I spent a lot of time online looking for information about film and equipment. I wanted technical information for sure, but more than that, I was craving personal accounts from real people. The pickings were mighty slim.

Today, there are so many good websites, personal blogs and online resources available for anyone who wants to know more about the process and equipment.

It’s fascinating really. All of these websites and blogs have created a place for a digital community that has nurtured film photography into a healthy place again.

Here’s a nice piece done by NBC Left Field. I found it interesting. I hope you do too.

Search for the hashtag #FilmIsNotDead on Instagram and you'll find more than 14 million posts from users all over the world. Why are younger generations embracing the slower process of shooting and developing film in a time when taking the perfect photo with our cellphones is cheap and instant gratification?