If you use a 4×5 or any bellows camera, knowing when and how to apply bellows extension compensation is key. This guide covers simple, effective methods.
Bellows Extension Compensation Made Simple: Methods, Tools & Tips
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Why Pet Portraits Matter: Rusty Rocket
A timeless pet portrait captured on Polaroid Type 55 film—a story of trust, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a photographer and her rescue dog.
Hand-Coloring 4×5 Film: Capturing Micanopy’s Timeless Charm
Hand-coloring 4×5 film brings Micanopy’s charm to life. From large-format photography to Photoshop colorization, discover the art behind the image.
4×5 Film Holders: Care & Carry
In photography school, I was taught to use a pastry brush to clean the dust out of my film holders. I still use this technique today, and it works, or I would have changed it to something else long ago. Get a brush like this one and clean out your film holders periodically.