Berlin on Film
by Zoë Noble
There is something so special about shooting on film. I used to tell people that was bullshit before I got my first analogue camera at Christmas, but now I take it all back!
The look is so unique and although there are loads of filters out there that can take your digital photos in the direction of a film photo, they just don’t cut it. But more than the look, I love the whole process of shooting on film. You have to really slow down and consider the shot before you take it. With digital you can just shoot and shoot and delete later, but this can mean you’re not as invested in each shot. With film you have to nail the exposure and compose the picture correctly, because every shot costs you money!
I wish I’d picked up an analogue camera sooner and I urge anyone who’s serious about photography to get one. It’s a steep learning curve but it’s absolutely worth it!
My husband is a professional photographer and learned on film. He loved it, and still does, but eventually had to switch to digital as it got more expensive. A roll to develop averaged $12, then the cost of the film..;o( he sold a couple of the cameras and hung on to one. It certainly does make you consider the shot.