Welcome to the film photography community!
Your analogue journey begins here 🙌🏼
We've pulled together the most important learning resources for you to begin your film photography adventures, as well as our top tips for creating stunning images.
We have also created exclusive beginner bundles so you can dive straight in 📸
Enjoy, and Happy Shooting!
The Best Film Photography Guide for Beginners
It's possible that film photography might seem a little bit intimidating at first. There are a few new concepts to learn but honestly - once you have the basics crystal clear - the rest is pure experimentation and joy.
That’s why we created this guide for you! Enjoy learning all about the different cameras, film types, and how you process your film after taking photos. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch 😊
Part One: Learn About Analogue Cameras
In Part One Marina discusses the basics of analogue cameras and where to start.
Part Two: Learn About Different Films and Formats
In Part Two Marina teaches you the basics of films and which are ideal to start with.
Get started with our film + camera bundles
Part Three: Learn About Film Labs & Home Developing
In Part Three Marina talks through the options you have after shooting your film.
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Sample shots from our community. Take your time, flick through, browse, and find the right film for your project.
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Souping Film: Meredith's Recipes, Risks and Happy Accidents
Souping film means soaking a roll in tea, lemon juice, bath bombs or even canal water so the soup paints its own colours over your photos. Community photographer Meredith Rose shares her first recipe, her favourite soups, and how to soup safely without upsetting your camera or your lab.
CineStill 800T at Night: The Bright Lights of Luxembourg's Funfair
Shooting film at night can feel like a leap of faith, which is exactly what CineStill 800T was made for. Our Analogue Adventurer Masha had been saving a roll in her fridge for the perfect moment, and Luxembourg's enormous Schueberfouer funfair turned out to be it! She also slipped in a few frames of Kodak 800 for a fun comparison. Let's see how she got on after dark...
Kodak Summer Competition 2026 - Winners Announced! 🏆
Meet the three winners of our Kodak Summer Competition 2026. Watch the video review of the shortlist and see the winning photos shot on Kodak film.
Analogue Wonderland is the Best Film Photography Retailer 2026!
We're thrilled to say that Analogue Wonderland has been recognised as the Best Film Photography Retailer in the UK for 2026 in the SME News' Business Elite Awards!
Double WonderPoints Weekend! 🤑 🤑
Welcome to a wonderful Double WonderPoints weekend.
This is an event where you get to earn TWICE as many WonderPoints as normal - 10 for every £1 spent on film, cameras, or developing your films 🌟 so you accelerate towards future savings much faster than normal!
Kodak Ektar vs Pro Image - the Battle of ISO 100 Film
Many of us have shot a range of Kodak colour films, and maybe developed (😜) a preference based on the results. But how many of us have made a direct comparison by shooting films side-by-side? Especially the intense-light specialists Kodak Ektar and Kodak Pro Image! Fortunately Masha has kindly done just this for us, let's see what she found...
Top Tips with the Kodak EC35 Film Camera - Sample Shots on a Disney Cruise
Paul takes a Kodak EC35 film camera on board a Disney cruise ship to test its suitability on a fast-paced family holiday
Film Photographers 🫱🏼🫲🏾 Bouldering
Our Analogue Adventurer headed into a dark and chalk-filled climbing gym to try and learn how to take fantastic bouldering photos on film