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Danilo Leonardi

A Photographic Journey From the Windowsill to the Streets of London

Daydreams in Lockdown

The light has sunk into the earth The image of Darkening of the Light Thus does the superior man live with the great mass He veils his light, yet still shines. 
— 
Hexagram 36, “I Ching or Book of Changes. ” “Wow, yours is a photographer’s fridge! ” a friend of mine said loudly from the kitchen when he went to get milk for the coffees.

A Detailed Camera Overview, History, and Recommendations

Guide: Olympus Pen FV

The Elegance of Accomplished Engineering and Invention

When I opened the package from Tokyo, I couldn’t contain my excitement. There it was, the Olympus PEN FV body I had ordered a few weeks before. I checked the serial number and determined that 1970 was the year of manufacture. The FV camera is one of those uncommon objects where everything about them is graceful and elegant.

My Olympus Pen FV

Mat Hughes

Adventures in Pictorialism

Stage IV emergency restrictions are in place across the city due to Covid-19. We are confined to stay at home until the virus is bought under control. I am fine with that. I found the round vase in a junk shop. It’s pretty old and is made of the most beautiful green glass.

Still Life — With a Chase Scene

Lefteris Paraskevaidis

R.E.M.

Rapid Eye Movement

Do our dreams work as some sort of defragmentation? How does this random reconstruction of images and information visualize so many discordant elements in such a significant way? I have always been intrigued by the influence of dreams and all the surrealistic projections of our subconscious.

Dmitri

Betty

Specs and Usability, Plus: How It Holds Up to iPhone and Polaroid SX-70

Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic is a relatively small, versatile instant camera, built for the ISO 800 Instax Mini film. It features a 60mm (comparable to 35mm on full-frame) 𝒇12. 7 prime plastic lens that stops down to 𝒇22 on “macro” mode; the lens can focus as close as 0.

Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic

Kodak’s $765,000,000 Story, Lenses, Pixels, and Photo Essays

☞ Get Community Letters (articles like this) monthly, via email. This Letter tells Kodak’s $765,000,000 story (Fujifilm, Bitcoin, and hydroxychloroquine are in it too). It then quotes Leica’s commitment to film, talks about variable-shape pixels and links to the fantastic short history of fast prime lenses.

August ‘20 Community Letter

Ali MC

The Changing Face of Young Iran

Asia – Iran

In 2019, I spent four weeks travelling through the fascinating country that is Iran. I shot over 30 rolls of black and white 35mm film, documenting Iranian people’s everyday lives. The result is a collection titled “Analog Iran. ”This particular short series reflects the changing face of young Iran.

Analog Iran

Michael Nguyen

Photos From the Bordering Triangle of Germany, France, and Switzerland

Some may say that streets are social and lively — perhaps, but they are also places of broken dreams, empty selves, and collective solitude. Taken at the bordering triangle of Germany, France, and Switzerland, these images expose the cityscapes’ gloomy, bleak facade.

Streets of Solitude

Abhijeet Dangat

We Will Always Have Paris

Europe – France

Paris, Je T‘aime

I lived in Paris for a year. I had a hard time settling in at first. But in a few months, I fell in love with the city. Infatuation with the City of Love may be a visitor’s cliché, though I don't mind. The French word happens to be my favourite utterance; I like how it sounds and the genuine motives behind it.

A Side-by-Side Comparison of Old vs New Polaroid Colour Film Packs

The brand, known today as Polaroid, used to be called Polaroid Originals. And before that, they were named The Impossible Project. Which was yet before they bought the original Polaroid business that invented and built the iconic SX-70 camera. As the factory changed hands and names, the chemistry in the little magic squares saw its own share of alterations.

“Polaroid Originals” vs. “Polaroid” Film for SX-70

Film, cameras, and chemistry. Techniques, tips, guides, and references. This list includes material for creative individuals and photographers of all levels, with a fitting mix of modern and age-old advice.

Photography Guides

Film camera reviews and guides, illustrated by Betty and Dmitri. Sorted by brand then model. Listings include focusing mechanism and lens information. Primary shooting modes shown: [A]perture/[S]hutter priority, [M]anual, or auto.

Drawn Film Cameras

Photo essays, written about travel, a place, or a destination. Sorted by continent then country. This collection does not include gear-centric articles — just the stories about being or going somewhere.

Travel Essays

Essays and stories on the topics of social and environmental justice around the world.

Health, Environment, and Humanity

A collection of all the portrait photography on Analog.Cafe. Includes photo essays with human focus and/or prominent stories about the subjects. Street or event photography isn’t generally a part of this collection, unless the person(s) are at the heart of the narrative.

Portraits

For Film Photographers

COVID-19 Prevention Advice and Resources

This guide is my attempt to provide relevant information and updates for Analog. Cafe readers in light of the global pandemic. Below, you will find an overview of the latest scientific research on pathogen safety, financial aid resources for artists, help with quarantine boredom, as well as updates from film manufacturers and small businesses.

Discounts, Downloads, Bookmarks, Submissions, Newsletter, and Magic Links

On Analog. Cafe, you can do a little more than with a typical art-inclined blog. Here you get to own an account that comes with a few perks. Discounts. If you’re interested in getting deals on film, printed publications, cameras, and more, there’s always something special waiting for you at the shop.

Your Analog.Cafe Account

Rules, Ideas, Suggestions

How to Get Your Article Featured on Analog.Cafe

Get Your Article or Essay Featured on Analog.Cafe

Analog. Cafe “A Film Photography Magazine” is a group effort. There certainly is no office; most of us never met. ↬ Shortcut: write/submit your photo essay or article. I’ve had an author send me submission while waiting for a delayed flight at an airport.

Bookmarks

Photography Guides

Drawn Film Cameras

Travel Essays

Health, Environment, and Humanity

Portraits

Film Photography

Photo Essays

Letters and Editorials

Apps and Downloads

“COVID-19 Prevention Advice and Resources”

“Your Analog.Cafe Account”

“Open Call”