I Quit Digital Photography for 365 Days. Here's What Happened

[@emanuele.gualandri]

this feels so much like the old Peter McKinnon videos, the ones that got me into photography in the first place. Just a friendly chat in front of a camera talking about whatever topic. Really wish these videos will keep coming

[@elviule]

+1000000 I almost cried watching this. The feeling is the same. Also the long hair. Love it Peter, thanks.

[@mbaril010]

so true. That's the OG Peter

[@diniysalleh]

The 1 thing that keeps me coming back is that every time I'm done watching, i got extremely motivated. Love your videos man!

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Love to hear it! Thank you!

[@nomadikmind3979]

@@PeterMcKinnon No, thank you!

[@IlyaBlay]

Absolutely! I got to minute 7 before I hit pause and fired up lightroom to do a little bit of light editing.

[@Torontokas_photographer]

You will see me at a photoshoot or a photowalk @petermckinnon with both digital and film on most days - film for me is always good for my days where I just need to shake it up. I finally did a Star Wars shoot the other day with 2 film cameras - colour and monochrome - it was just so much fun to do it that way - just so little to edit and enjoy.

[@mustafashah1858]

Sameeee

[@anarabicdp]

I'd like to remind all digital photographers that you too can slow down without having to move to film. Just take your time and look through that view finder for a while

[@Tony16610]

Agree. You DON'T NEED to go out and buy that Pentax or Mamiya just because Peter has it.

[@RussellAlboroto]

Yup, switch to a manual focus lens and you're 90% there

[@mrpoulton7253]

I shooting straight out of camera. This slows me down, making me think more about what I want to shoot and what settings I can use for a better photo.

[@JohnnieWebb-dr1wt]

@@RussellAlboroto 10000000000%

[@jasontaycs7195]

@@RussellAlboroto Maybe 50% there. I personally feel peaking is nowhere near as nice to use as split prism from SLRs or a rangefinder patch.

[@ivovass195]

"don't expect results, you have to go get them" hit harder than i expected. Thank you for sharing your experience and takeaways

[@31jwc_]

That sun through the curtains shot is wonderful. I love that the patience produced it and not any processing; photography not a generated image!

[@smartereveryday]

In the early days I thought had a good grasp of photography when I could take some star trail shots or cleverly use a full flash in the correct moment. NOW, in a really weird way, I feel like digital photography was just a way for me to get ready for ACTUAL photography… shooting on film. Digital was absolutely the best way for me to learn because I could make mistakes so quickly. I became intimately familiar with ISO aperture and shutter speed. Now it’s really interesting because my mind kind of makes the picture in the moment and then weeks later I get to see if I was right. There’s something really fun about the technical challenge of it. It’s really awesome.

[@louiselliott3718]

really agree with this, I wanted to say your technical ability on the eclipse photo was inspiring, it's made me reconsider what can be done with the medium.

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Absolutely love this outlook! Thats fun. We need to go take pictures together :)

[@ledheavy26]

Shooting on film is in no way "more valid" than shooting digitally.

[@Adiera]

Hi Destin! Loved your eclipse photo and the whole process you put into it!

[@nitevibe9886]

@@ledheavy26Especially according to Roger

[@pablocastillo5333]

Not sure if you ever going to read this Peter. But I discover your channel almost when you started it, and I just got so inspired back then that I bought my first camera. When I forgot why I started, when I have difficult days, I come back to this channel and remember why I started my journey and why photography is so important to me. Thank you

[@benjaminwhatever]

Shooting film definitely changed how I shoot digital. You learn light and new techniques and how to slow down so well! Stoked you had the same experience. ALL DIGITAL SHOOTERS SHOULD AT LEAST TRY FILM JUST TO LEARN MORE!

[@ActualCounterfactual]

I come from the Analogue days, and i mainly worked as a concert photographer. I still remember the main thing it taught me. Because you only have 36 shots you have to learn how to "read" WHEN the moment happened BEFORE it happened. There was no spray and pray so you had had to use your senses to see into the future + click exactly when the time was right. Today I have lost that skill because of working digital only.... Another thing is that I was able to read exposure correctly without lightmeeter, I was able to see when to use 1600 ISO, 125 shutter and 2.8 apperture without using the gear.... today I have lost this skill as well because of digital.

[@RealThore]

I am a concert photographer as well and never shot analogue. I'd say that I'm capable of knowing which settings to use 90% of the time but spray and pray is real. When I know a confetti shot is coming I start banging through the shot. 50? 100? Who cares? That's a single digit GB, basically nothing and I can get the best one during editing. I sometimes really wish to go back in time

[@dervisher5420]

Agreed. I've shot both but started with digital SLR when I got more serious and began leaning about light sensitivity. SD cards weren't as limited as film (count wise), even back in in the early 2000s, but they still made you carful. Even working backward with tech, I just began memorizing what worked in the lighting situation and gradually learned. Gives you an appreciation of the time and skill it took those that started with film. Seldom do I need to adjust now unless it's macro... I still manage to misjudge with the outdoor shots and the diffuser's range limits to the subject.

[@imchromatik]

Just buy a 4GB card, turn off as shot preview mode.

[@yeohi]

As a concert photographer, why were you limited to 36 shots? Would bringing more than one roll of film to a concert break your budget or weigh down your camera bag too much??

[@ActualCounterfactual]

@@yeohi My main job was working on stage, the organizer was just kind enough to give me a few minutes where I had the freedom to roam around and take some photos. And with limited time I tried to make the best of it.

[@Anjroo]

If you want to fall in love with film all over again, I HIGHLY recommend developing and scanning on your own 🥰 it’s truly so rewarding to see your final image from start to finish! Cheers❤

[@Lasse.Ketelsen]

Quick tip for digital shooters. Get yourself a small SD-card. Like one, where you only can shoot 50-100 photos. You will slow down sooo much!

[@JJARCHIE]

for a gfx user its easy , just tell them to shoot uncompressed raws lmao Its 128 photos for 32gb cards , 64 for 16gb cards if anyones wondering

[@SapphicCode]

You can also grab a partitioning tool and resize the partition on the card to like 512 MB. That'll only hold like 30 JPEGs for me.

[@chirag1764]

I love the vibe of this channel so much. It's like stepping away from loud traffic to enjoy the sound of flowing water. Love the work that you do

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Ah! Love this comment. Thank you so much!

[@benji6518]

After a rough day at work knowing I get to come back and watch this video when I get off in 30 minutes, turned the whole day around. Had to put this here before even watching.

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Ahh, I love that! I hope your day gets better!

[@benji6518]

@@PeterMcKinnon appreciate it man! I just re watched all of the film videos you’ve uploaded lately yesterday, stoked to see a new video related to it. Keep it up and take care hope you’re doing well!

[@lavapix]

Shooting film is a lost art. I'm glad I was able to shoot film starting in the 70s. I started with the Nikon EM and ended film with the Nikon N75 in 2004. When digitizing slides became a thing I had a Minolta scanner and then a Nikon. Between scanning and editing, it took close to 30 minutes per image. Mostly the scanning and cleaning dust spots from an image when the scanner missed cleaning them. The digital age brought lots of unwanted noise to the lava flow outings if I had to be around other people. I remember the first time some guy walked over and set up right next to me and held the shutter button down for what seemed an eternity. I asked him what he planned to do with 1000s of photos from that moment and he replied, oh I'm hoping for 1 good one. Then there are the time-lapse ones that don't use the camera's silent setting. I shoot digital like I shot film. One or two differing exposures and on to the next subject.

[@QualeHouse]

This thumbnail is so impressive! Blown away by how you continually go above and beyond on the details of your videos! I’ve learned so much from you! And still have a long way to go.

[@ryanrech4309]

I’m sooooo inspired watching this. Please keep pushing the boundaries, please keep telling us about your experiences. This video has me so fired up. I’m in the valley of film and content right now. This is what I needed

[@SmutGrrl]

I truly love this adventure you are on with photography. I had 2 different Pentax digitial cameras that bricked themselves after some time, and this past year I've been playing around with film so much more, and it's made me like a kid again! I love the silly and ridiculous. I have a Diana F that I am OBSESSED WITH (it's a toy...seriously). I do plan on getting another digital at some point, but I really adore the organic feeling of film. I don't mind artifacts, I don't mind imperfections, I don't mind the not perfectly framed shot. I laugh at the out of focuses when I'm learning a new camera. I think you should always try and follow the joy. Love your work as always Sweetie Petey 💖

[@Dannymorlando]

I have done the reverse from you. I shot film from 1975 to 2004 and then picked up digital. I'm not sure what that did to my craft, but I do enjoy digital.

[@Kngcelo1]

Just watching this man gives me so much inspiration and motivation

[@DS-ke8pq]

That’s a heartfelt review of the pros and cons, and interesting to see this from the perspective of the digital generation - I’d guess I can say I shot film for 25 years & digital for the last 25 years. A couple of things I’d share. My first SLR (ST605N) survived plenty backpacking trips and still works, needed “dehumidifying” after some trips. Learning incident light metering was a major qualitative improvement for getting really accurate exposures - but in body metering was steadily improving at the time so later bodies were better - last one was a late stage Pentax - autofocus, autowind, auto exposure- pretty impressive- but sadly failed recent. I’d still love to shoot a few roles of Kodachrome 25 on a landscape photography shoot - silky smooth, but I’m still appreciating the digital benefits as the failure rate in film remained so challenging.

[@Epicframesmedia]

Man! This video has so much emotion! It did impact me so much It just makes me rethink the way am I in photography and filmmaking right now! Thank you for always making the most inspiring videos! 🙏🙏

[@gRONN4S_-]

I only started out this photography jounery about a year ago, but i spent the entire year before that to just watch your videos. Thats how i really got inspired to take the chance on buying a camera and the editing software i needed to get started. I am only shooting digitally since that is the only thing i got right now, but i do miss the old days when we used to shoot with film, so i might give that a try one day! So, keep doing what you do, you are an inspiration for me when it comes to photography. And i doubt that i am the only one feeling like that, you are an inspiration to a lot of people all over the world! So the next time you are in Norway, come over for a cup of coffe!

[@alexradsby]

Your videos and your photography is better than ever now. Challenging yourself is the only way to keep growing. So good! Thank you!

[@joeysh0ts4]

I encourage you to learn how to develop your own film, you would probably shoot more, and have so much fun in the lab. For me, developing my own negative film, is like a zen moment. You will enjoy it!!

[@sallywyang]

Agreed!! Kinda surprised he didn’t go that route, but maybe in the future!

[@normk58]

I learned photography starting in the early '70s. Digital was rectal exam back then. I had a darkroom in my parent's basement, and I loaded my own bulk film. I have no idea how many rolls of Tri-X I shot. There was no auto-focus or auto-metering. I started with a Yashica rangefinder my father gave me when he upgraded to an SLR. I bought the Olympus OM-1 when it came out and used that for many years. I still have it and it still works perfectly. The big advantage to learning photography by shooting film is learning to compose in the camera. As a result, I still compose in camera and rarely crop anything other than wildlife photos. I still shoot film, and I especially like the Bronica 2S I bought a few years ago. I have to externally meter the light, and the square format really makes me think about the composition. I develop my B&W film at home and scan the negatives into LRC. I send color film to the Darkroom in CA. Shooting film these days is my way of getting back to my roots. It slows me down and makes me really pay attention to what I'm doing. I love it.

[@jasonklemp7209]

Film is genuinely the best step I’ve ever taken in photography, such an important medium and more new photographers should give it a shot you learn so much

[@d.j.harris2355]

Love this! I started shooting film a little over a year ago. I’m fortunate enough to shoot for work but in that can get creatively drained at times. Film helped me get excited to shoot and be more engaged in my personal creativity. I find myself only really wanting to shoot film when it comes to shooting for myself. The slower process and anticipation of getting scans back makes it fun. The limitations that come with film have def helped strengthen my skills and move out of habits that I’ve built with the crutches of a digital camera. Thanks for continuing to inspire and show that growth and learning is always a part of the process!

[@davidself5235]

I started photography in 1986 and it was all film back then. Now I shoot digital but my picture taking is the same process as it was back then. Get it right in camera and minimal processing post. The only thing I miss in the digital world is the 3 second film wind on where you are taking a pause between shots. No digital equivalent and I miss that.

[@gregorylagrange]

What about looking forward to trying new brands or new types of film? Finding out that Ilford was from England after being so used to American Kodak and Japanese Fuji. Wondering what Agfa was like but nobody sold it. Reala compared to Fujicolor. Tmax compared to Neopan. TMax compared to Tri-x.

[@jebeq2007]

Right On Peter!! You are spot on with all your points. The fact that you wake up and feel inspired to take your camera out means a lot, and says that you are also having fun with it. For me Film has inspired me like nothing else, yes I also owne digital cameras but the feeling I get when I take out my Film cameras out is on a diffrent level. I have truely enjoyed watching your journey into film and I agree that I saw your creativity and art of photography grow over the last year of shooting film. Thanks for giving film a chance and sharing your adventure with us!!!

[@mikevincentkyleespiritu7654]

Your passion for photography is amazing. The direction and process you took to navigate through anhedonia truly make your love, affection, and loyalty to the art shine through. You didn’t give up on it; instead, you figured out a way and renewed your excitement and love for photography. Keep being an inspiration, sir.

[@vanandpillai9424]

This video really reminded me why I love this format. Doing my best to manage my own expectations when shooting and travelling with film. Travelling with film as you mentioned... gosh. Thank you kindly for this :)

[@HikingWithKathleen]

I found this video Peter, to be very inspiring. I love how this whole film-shooting process has led to your slowing down to plan to do it right the first time. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@J1mbx]

Near to all Pete’s vids inspire me to get back into photography, the past few years I’ve struggled to want to shoot again and pick up my Fuji, but this video, knowing it’s not just me that gets burnt out at times from photography and the bucket shot have really spurred me on to edit and shoot once again, thank you for always making amazing videos and art, you truly are inspiring man, keep flying the flag.

[@trackfast5563]

The effort in this video (story, vid quality, sound, music, edit, etc) does not go unnoticed. This was an inspiration on multiple levels. Thanks for creating it!

[@AzaadShaikh]

I left Photography Professionally 2 years back! For uncertain circumstances after doing it for almost a decade! but, after watching this video (also saw your any video after a really long time) and now! I think i should get back to it a little bit, even though I don’t have any camera right now! But i should get back to it Atleast to fulfill my soul somehow ❤ thanks for being an inspiration always pete! ✨ BRAVO 👏🏻

[@woodnbobberworkshop]

I applaud you... you speak the truth of a photographer.. not of a digital artist... seeing the light, shooting it in camera.... shoot film, slow down, see the light, and fall in love with true photography.

[@sahiilpatil]

just listening to you talk and the music in the video is so calming and at the same time inspiring!

[@FlaviuDejeu]

You look everywhere to find on internet that video to explin/show it to you with every single detail to learn about something and there’s no one, you just find some portion of it… but, is this guy Peter, who’s doing everything with passion and offers you for free lessons nowhere else you can find! Thank you Peter!

[@rabinkarki2690]

This is what we call motivation. That means anyone with hard work can achieve it and yes there are lot to learn. Your videos started the fire of photography in me. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@socialwill]

I think what you said in the beginning is key and that is to just dive in. No matter what you want to do in life, if it is photography or something else, just keep showing up each day. In today’s hi tech, instant everything, connected all the time world we do not take time to grow and fail. Failing is part of the process and just small wins turn into big gains over time. This video is so spot on!

[@richardfehr2310]

watching this, has been truly inspirational and I mean truly. Everything about this video and your others about shooting film photography and finding your passion and want to take pictures makes me want nothing more than to pick up my camera and start taking pictures of everything I see.

[@COTTIProductions]

We can see growth through your images, but more than anything, we are glad you can see the growth through your images. As always Peter, well done.

[@abnerramos139]

Hey Peter, beautiful summary bro. I’m not a pro like you, just a guy that loves to take pics. Been shooting a LOT more film lately and everything you said resonates. Keep at it, and keep inspiring. Don’t let the haters get at you.

[@thedarkslide]

5:09 Canon EOS 1n or 1v - those are weather sealed. They take regular EF lenses, I use them with modern EF L glass that has image stabilization which also works on the 1n and 1v.

[@GARY1951A]

WOW, Peter!! I have been watching you for years and I think this is one of your most inspirational videos ever! Definitely makes me want to do better in my photography!! Thanks!

[@stephenlloydco]

“I like my work more now than I ever have” - I have heard so many photographers say that after switching to film, and it often seems somewhat related to the shift in subject matter it brings. Great video, very thoughtful.

[@RamPrism]

I've been following you pretty much since the beginning, this year the content that you put out - at times I found difficult to connect to. but after this vid I think I understand more about the process you've gone through in the art. I might need to go back and see your vids through this new perspective.

[@missuma6822]

The other day I bought my first medium format camera, I have already shot the first film and the photographs are amazing, as you said straight from the laboratory, they do not need editing, like every photograph is a work of art.

[@joshstolvoort4694]

As a fellow creative, I have enjoyed following this year long experiment, reinvention, slowing down. It feels like people have been sh!tting on your content more and more BUT, for me, I still look forward to every video (regardless of what it’s about). Digital or film, your photography continues to inspire me on my creative journey. Thanks 🙏

[@Amadeus2231]

A friend recently inspired me to start shooting film, I've only shot like 7 rolls at this point, but I have loved every minute of it. Taking the time to correctly expose and focus the shot, to not know if it looks good or not. I love it

[@davep6603]

I enjoyed watching your film journey, and hope you continue to shoot film-at least occasionally-and share your experience. Your videos are hugely inspirational and this one was no exception. Love your work and your message!

[@qmuhammadahmed]

Woah! What an amazing story; a million bucks won't make me call this "just a video". Truly the definition of 'heartfelt'. You're amazing!

[@koltonkotoski7680]

I've had a rough year + lost my father last November. I was going through some of his old boxes and found his old Canon T60. It reminded me of my love for photography and has spured on a few found joy through the challenges and suspense of having to wait for film to be developed and not having instant gratification. This gives me all the more motivation and excitement to see where film takes me!

[@fotokalabyrajesh]

Amazing Peter Sir! Always inspiring.. I moved to mirrorless 1 year back, and i realized i had started taking a lot of pictures and then i started taking pictures by looking through the viewfinder and it did bring a lot of changes.

[@digitalloser]

Something I always tell friends that are getting into photography is go out and shoot sharpen your eye. You have to look at things as if time is moving forward for you but yet you are standing still when you are trying to take a picture. If you see the sun to your left now, imagine the sun moving throughout the day to your right and how the picture would end up looking. That's how you get to visualize better pictures and that's how my brain works. Sometimes I shoot less. Sometimes I shoot more. It just depends. I love film and thanks to film early on in life. That's how my eyes now look at the world. Thank you Anthony. Peter for always an inspirational video and always keeping me motivated. I appreciate you

[@2ShoesPhoto]

Sir, you are a legend, you come up with all of the right words and that last minute or so, just incredible.

[@peterobrien7465]

Cold sunny afternoon here in Melbourne Australia . Sitting in front of the 🔥 watching Peter Mckinnon video on shooting film . This video reminded me of your early videos and why l subscribed way back then . Enthusiasm in life is a buzz , great video ❤

[@PaulPadua]

What I always like about Pete's videos is the message. It's always on point. Like this one.

[@ArturBad]

I am so happy that you took a break from "normal" life and tried something different. It is always a good way to discover something new in your life. Not necessarily good or bad, but DIFFERENT. It is important that you do something different from your daily routine and see that all things can be done in various ways. Not everything must be exactly as it "should" be. Thank you for all the years of inspiration.

[@yohannvieira5272]

Your work inspires me bro thank you, I’m impressed that you stuck it out for the year congratulations keep it up bro you a blessing to this industry

[@wcareyphoto]

I'm so glad to see this! I've been photographing for 40 years now and started in film. I want you to know that I stand by everything said here. Digital can make you a lazy photographer but because film is so expensive now, you slow down and stop taking photos and start making photos. One more lesson. Black & white film photography. It will teach you about light over color and how light falls onto a subject. You learn that certain colors react in certain situations. You learn how important contrast ratios really are. I love color photography but I feel the art lies within black & white. By the way, I still shoot digital as well and carry it with me everywhere but my heart is with film.

[@yuliyapanchenko]

I am on the same journey. I set up a 2-year plan to just work on film photography to get better at my craft.

[@trey0468]

Thank you Pete. I have been a fan of your channel for a while, and I have always wanted to get into photography. A year ago I bought my first camera, a Zenit-E 35mm and had so much fun learning how to shoot, just last week I got my first digital camera (EOS R) and just this afternoon picked up the PM x Nomatic 25L bag. I have enjoyed shooting so much and you have been such an inspiration, thank you.

[@kvlogs_0454]

You are truly an inspiration. Watching your videos always motivates me to try photography. Although I've had other responsibilities that have kept me from starting, I know that one day I'll pick up a camera. When that day comes, I'll be smiling.

[@christopherconkright1317]

I grew up on film and I still love it I do love editing but film is a passion

[@videoharry_]

I remember watching the first video, and I also had just started using film! Only regret has been not shooting more!! Always inspired by u Pete, here’s to both of our first years with film 🙌

[@reshmachandran8073]

Wow! I came back to this channel after a very long time. I started watching this when Peter was “young” and “green” aka “honest” on youtube. As honest as any creator can be. Then I lost you and you have been swimming along with the “very” commercially successful youtubers and their soul less contents. The Pete, I respected was gone!!! Thank you so much Peter. I guess you are back to doing what your heart desires and it brought me back to your frontyard again. I wish to stay here as long as you are doing what your heart desires. Thanks again.

[@gregf5995]

GREAT advice and commentary Pete. In a way so simple, but yet so difficult to do. I too noticed when I first started with digital many years ago, that my photos began to look like snapshots. I realized I was relying on the "I'll fix it with photoshop" mentality and I wasn't thinking about the image the way I used to before with film. I would definitely stop and think before pressing the shutter when we had to pay for processing and prnting! I've enjoyed your work and vids over the last few years after discovering your work (a positive of covid shutdown and excessive you tube surfing! lol...). You are a great motivator in addition to artist/ creator. Kudos man. Now, i shall get a battery for my old A1 and recently acquired FTb and the B&W film I purchased and begin to slow down. Cheers! (and thanks)

[@ramenrob3696]

This is your content that I enjoy the most.

[@thenotoriuosbg7372]

I found a more artistic feel with film shooting. There are a few other comments here about being able to get the same feeling from a digital camera and I agree but to do this, test yourself by locking into a single ISO and limiting to shutter speed and aperture changes only. Also I love that Petes film experiment involves a Leica M6, Mamiya 7ii, Contax T3, Pentax 67 and Mamiya RZ. The first 3 are the most premium of what they are designed to do.

[@M.nallyphotography]

You have no idea how much I needed to hear that. I've always enjoyed photography, but I'm newer to the business side and it's been a transition that I've always dreamed about, but difficult in ways I wasn't expecting. Thanks for always being there to inspire, Peter. You help more people than you know.

[@Janethecrazy]

been shooting with the m6 too (but without the batteries, it work as usual) and ever since that i shoot so much lesser, even digital. love this video. thanks for sharing

[@joshbrown9308]

Absolutely loved this video! Love that you’re enjoying what you do again!

[@ogshotcallerz]

This sparks the passion I have for photography every time a see your work. Vids like this make my day. Thank you Peter, Thank you…

[@SkyDomeVIZE]

WOW! Did I just watched a photography journey documentary?. That was really good and kind inspirational. Great work Peter. 👏

[@javierdarder3710]

That conclusion hit me, you're the best man, huge fan from Venezuela. Keep these videos coming!

[@nickonerd07971]

Wow this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I've been struggling the past year trying to find my musa back. Amazing video bro!!

[@macguysgarage]

I actually started when I was a kid on a Pentax film camera(simple and cheap) with just a 50mm stock lens(I just need to get back to doing it all even more than I do now:) ) . Love the fact you went that way to slow down to get even better! as the saying goes "stop and smell the roses" and I think you did that this past year Pete! Those photos look incredible :) - really love the B/W ones....can't wait to see where you go now!

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

I started with film photography cause thats all there was 40 years ago... and i get where you are coming from Pete.. this makes you a better with digital shooter and why i love both..

[@frannavarro4332]

This video feed my soul and first time after years I really felt something fresh. Thank you.

[@keithbible1582]

Prologue: thanks for your shining light on photography rather than just on images devoid of context; I'm looking forward to seeing more of your posts. Because I've cut my teeth on film photography, starting with black and white before shooting color (beginning in the 1960's), my approach to digital photography has always been to shoot digital as if film. Everyone now thinks that they're "photographers", as phone cameras are ubiquitous; but, it's all to easy to shoot ill-composed, improperly exposed on-the-fly images that disappoint. There is simply no substitute for sentient image capture, on a phone or otherwise, as, far from everything can be fixed in "post". In my view, we should teach photography from the get-go as if shooting film, emphasizing careful composition, attentive use of light, creative use of depth of field, planning shots as possible, etc. But that's hard to do--as, even toddlers nowadays have taken many spontaneous photographs with phones; thus, un-learning cavalier, unthinking, habits is key. Digital imaging and improved technology has facilitated my ability to develop an interest and perhaps even some proficiency in single image landscape astrophotography...something not previously within the grasp of film photographers. Night sky photography is undeniably greatly enhanced and even facilitated by digital imaging, opening up new opportunities (there are other examples). It's also wonderful to have remarkably good imaging technology of our phones, for, as the saying goes, the best camera is the one that you're carrying. The issue that you highlight is that of the importance of taking a mindful approach to photography, something that no technology can provide.

[@johnning08]

Great video Peter. Been watching you for a while, but just came across this one. I came from the days of photography before photoshop and printing inside a dark room with an enlarger, dodging-burning with cardboard with or with out a hole in it, etc.... This was the true art of photography, understanding how light reacts with the film and on the paper when exposing with an enlarger. You never knew how it would turnout until you processed the film or develop the print. Watching a black and white image immerge in the developer tray, and trying to decide when to take it out based on the exposure you are looking for. I miss those days, now it is just sliders. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy working with photoshop and my digital cameras also, it just is a much different feeling with film. If you can find a rentable darkroom some where, I recommend printing your own film work, or maybe you have already.

[@benjaminbegin]

I've started my photography journey with a 20 $ analog Nikon from my parents. I never had the same feelings than those days. shooting digital now but waiting slowly to come back. Loved to see Peter input about all of this.

[@TopperMG]

This is just awesome! I love your thoughts about setting up a shot and going for quality over quantity; mainly, when I shoot motorsports, I feel it's just lots of photos vs going for the quality shot. Thank you Peter!

[@CurtisSnapshot]

I'm not sure I will ever find myself trying film photography, however I'm extremely inspired by what you've done over the last year and the overall message of this video!

[@martinehrich1966]

Thank you!! Incredibly meaningful and inspirational beyond film v digital.

[@learner.atlarge]

Anytime I watch your videos ... its inspiration time Peter ! Thanks! ❤❤❤

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

I did start my career and love of photography before the time of digital... and yeah, the shooting way with films is really a true art form of photography. " The photographer becomes one with his camera" is really cool to see how amaze your passion with photography reignite again

[@markysng]

Hey Pete! love your videos! I started getting into film slightly before you announced that you were quitting digital for the year, and every time I see a new video from you on film, I feel like we are journeying together. Thanks for sharing your experience! Thought I'd do the same and say that you should really try dark room colour printing (if you haven't already done so). It adds a whole other level to just scanning your negs. It has made me so attentive to colour, even more so than working with through a screen. Identifying colour cast and exposure timings in your test prints, tweaking it as you go. I scan spend a whole day in the darkroom just to get maybe three prints. It really made me so much more in tune with the process :)

[@lindamacfarland8468]

It took me forever, to move to digital. I do miss film. I can't wait to see the changes your digital work takes on and the video you produce about it.

[@NBTJacklyn]

Love ur work always

[@michaelgannon2358]

I had a great time watching this video. I feel it’s time I shifted my work to analogue for all your reasons. Thanks man :)

[@zachjack]

First amazing video you've done in like 4 years. It sounds like you actually learned something. Bravo.

[@chunmanf]

The great ones always find a way to challenge themselves to be even better! Great video Pete! Love the sound of that analog shutter. 😉

[@martinschnurr7331]

Such a great video. Working for the photos and the failures along the way... always worth it in the end.

[@islammk1123]

man from the first day i started photography i learned from you and watched all of your videos maybe and with each one you made me love photography more and more with every single video much love man keep up the good work like always

[@RonaldBrown59]

I started off the shooting film, and it does make you a better photographer. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@CineSinhaji]

I started mobile photography in 2020 during COVID, I was really enjoying the process of going out in evenings and look for random stories. But after the REEL era, I shifted to Videos. Not that I regret it, but I do miss clicking photographs, sitting down with a cup of tea, listening to music and editing them. Gradually I just stopped talking pictures because I was more focused on Videos, and also I felt my gears were not upto the level to click photos i wanted to. But, I recently bought my New Camera, I think I'll take my time for Photography again. ;) Thank you for this gentle reminder Pete. You have always been an inspiration for me. ❤

[@byrachelvphotography]

Great video I grew up with film photography and still love the process. The digital revolution allowed me to get some medium format camera that where on my wish list. I try to shoot film as often as I can.

[@dronepilotcontractors4094]

Excellent video!! I imagined you improved your Composition which is what it sounded like looking at every little thing before you took a photo. So much growth and for a respected professional such as yourself! Thanks for sharing!