380: Finding Film – Exploring Film Stocks

Episode 380 of the Business of Photography Podcast, powered by Sprout Studio. Helping you build a thriving business doing what you love.

In this episode of the Business of Photography Podcast, powered by Sprout Studio, host Bryan Caporicci delves into the world of black-and-white film stocks, sharing his experiences and insights to help photographers make informed choices for their creative projects.​

Bryan discusses the characteristics of popular film stocks, including Ilford HP5, Ilford Delta 400, and Kodak TMAX 100. He highlights how each film's unique grain structure, contrast, and tonal range can influence the final image, encouraging photographers to experiment and find the best fit for their style.​

Listeners will gain valuable tips on selecting the appropriate film stock based on shooting conditions and desired outcomes. Bryan emphasizes the importance of understanding each film's nuances to achieve consistent and compelling results in various scenarios, such as winter landscapes and portrait sessions.​

This episode is essential for photographers looking to deepen their knowledge of film photography, refine their aesthetic, and enhance their artistic expression through thoughtful film stock selection.

Links and resources:

• Follow Bryan on Instagram
• Ilford HP5
• Ilford Delta 400
• Bryan's winter landscape photos with Delta 400
• Kodak TMAX 100

Full show notes at SproutingPhotographer.com/380. This podcast is sponsored by Sprout Studio, the first all-in-one business software made by photographers for photographers. Sprout Studio combines studio management software with online galleries, wall portrait sales tools, design proofing, bookkeeping and more! Start your free 21-day trial of Sprout Studio today and simplify your photography business, get more done, faster, and give your clients a great experience! Join the Business of Photography community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes. Also, be sure to join Seeds to Success, our free weekly email where you'll discover one thing (a tip, an idea or a resource) to focus on for the week to move your business in the right direction.

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