developing my film from TEN YEARS ago | life on film

[@alexhaselden4623]

I did this recently and it was very surprising. One roll of HP5+ that had been sitting in my Canon Rebel 2000 for over ten years had a bunch of crude flash images of a wild party I don't remember attending, and then three artsy photos at the end of the roll that I do remember taking. Another roll of Kodak Gold that was in a drawer for 20+ years had pictures dating back to when I was in high school, no doubt taken with the same Rebel 2000. One of the pics showed a friend who is no longer with us. I have a few more rolls to turn in but I think I need to prepare myself first.

[@escapo6895]

While prepping for a road trip, I recently packed a camera that I hadn’t shot with in how long, I didn’t know. It still had half a roll left in it with no memory at all of what had been shot. When I got the roll back, I was surprised to find that the first half of the roll had been shot ten years ago at one of my favorite road trip stops, an abandoned truck stop in the middle of nowhere, Nevada. By sheer coincidence, I finished off the roll in the same place. Two frames next to each other of the same subject, separated by a decade. It was fascinating to see what had changed.

[@mattdayphoto]

That's so cool to hear!

[@HellaReckless]

Haven’t watched photography content in so long. Happy to be back. Hoping to be getting a digital camera soon again, and to get more film cameras.

[@coreymagz3145]

Man, I can relate to not being emotionally prepared for what photos you find. My aunt had a digicam from the early 2000s that had an SD card in it that I hadn't seen or touched since then and she gave it to me to check out. Finding photos I had never seen before of my dad and sister both alive and healthy was the most bittersweet thing imaginable, for me. I remembered everything about each of these photos. The time, the places, all of it. I can't look at them anymore, it's too hard.

[@Noah-lj2sg]

They say time heals all wounds, which is kinda true but now with the advent of photography you can relive any time, which can be a burden.

[@mattdayphoto]

It's a feeling that's hard to describe. Hang in there. ❤️

[@seanhansen9701]

Love this one. Been watching since a little after Nora was born, IIRC, and this is an awesome trip down memory lane. My son William, who’s 3 weeks older than Elliott, is watching with me and we both agree that Elliott is pretty cool and a sharp photographer. Also, those photographs with your parents are a precious gift. Glad you have them (and hope you and your family get a good private time to cherish them).

[@jonsph]

Developing old rolls is like discovering a time capsule from the day. Nothing captures and brings back a moment like film. Thanks Matt for sharing.

[@mstrshkbrnnn1999]

I recently found a roll from 2018 when I first visuales NYC w my then girlfriend, current wife and the pictures on it made me cry. On it were pictures of my now deceased grandfather, family pics of us all standing around him, pics of my childhood best friend, pics of my good friend who came to ny for a day to visit. I’ll cherish those pics forever. It was such a sweet surprise to find it

[@jdsd771007]

Those were some great shots that Elliott framed up! Awesome to share that passion with him👍

[@fotojobo]

You know film is dead when Matt slows down his film photography

[@ChrisLawrence]

Nice to see you moving along with the backlog. In the same boat regaining some energy/inspo and finding that balance. Cheers from an American in Sweden.

[@fairwayfrank]

Happy, sad, emotional memories for sure. Good stuff. And happy birthday to Elliot, and to me. We share a birthday and a number, although, for what it's worth, I get a zero after my 7 tomorrow! All the best to you and the family.

[@mattdayphoto]

Happy belated birthday!

[@jonatascd_]

I definitely would love to watch more of those - especially when I am scanning my own negatives at the same time. It makes a collective experience - sort of

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! I like the idea of that.

[@KentTeffeteller]

Amazing the memories stored on unprocessed film. Agreed, develop promptly for best results!

[@justmoe7742]

Turning 27 watching you for what feels like 10 years I'm just along for the ride being happy to see your work shared!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks for being here all this time! The channel turns 10 years old this coming May 🤯

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

I place all the years of my life in the timeline of cameras as well. Lovely to discover these old photos.

[@mattdayphoto]

Glad I'm not the only one!

[@pushingfilm]

Really cool to see! Man, I still remember those old videos/moments. Watching you then is largely what inspired the start of this channel (in case I haven't already mentioned it 😁) Looking forward to more of this series.

[@mattdayphoto]

I appreciate that, man! That means a lot to hear. Always enjoy yours as well. ❤️

[@GAROBERBERIAN]

I have just developed 45 rolls of black and white and colour that had been sitting in my fridge from the last 4 months. Some weird patterning on a roll of Rollei 80s but apart from that lots of nice surprises. Just the scanning to do now eeeekkkk

[@heathercamera]

I LOVED this video! I can so relate!! Between taking care of my little kiddos, work, and moving 2 years ago and having to figure out a new darkroom situation I have counted over 70+ rolls of mostly 120 and a bunch of 35mm film of ALL types (mostly Ilford Delta 400, Delta 100, HP5+, and some TRI-X and Delta 3200 black and white and then about 15 rolls of Kodak Portra 400 and 100). Yikes!! It's all been more than a bit overwhelming but watching you go through your rolls without judgement helps me get that motivation to develop mine. Yes, it will take some time but the results (as you so perfectly pointed out) are SO worth it! Thank you!!! You rock.

[@mattdayphoto]

Life is always 90-95% family time and everything that comes along with it and I squeeze in photography and work when I can. Haha. Thanks so much for watching!

[@davidwilson5265]

I literally have a bag in the fridge of various film, formats, etc. Feel so underwater. Thank you for the inspiration

[@mattdayphoto]

Hang in there! 🎶just keep swimming, just keep swimming🎶

[@dotsara]

Entirely delightful. 😊 Handing a camera over to the kiddos is one of my go-to auntie moves; they love it so much.

[@JoeLopez]

This is great Matt. I love reviewing old photos.

[@sarahstellino1954]

Really great video. This is what it’s all about right? Moments like this. Thanks for letting us tag along ❤️

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks for watching, Sarah!

[@tommills6440]

Amazing Matt and very emotional I’ve got around 40 rolls from 2013 to with lots of photos of my dad who’s now sadly passed away this has given me the inspo to develop them!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@sakirinteser9536]

I enjoyed this a lot! Seeing old pictures of your family made me emotional. Please make more videos like this!

[@mattdayphoto]

More on the way!

[@patrickrostker6693]

Wluld love to see more old rolls developed and scanned, great ideas! ❤

[@trevorjacques_]

i really enjoyed this. ive been watching since those first gopro videos and this was neat to look back on some times that I weirdly remember from watching this channel for so many years.

[@mattdayphoto]

Appreciate you being here all this time!

[@metalfingersfilm]

"and I am not emotionally prepared for this roll" haha relatable, man. really enjoyed this video and look into your family!

[@mattdayphoto]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. ❤️

[@pix6483]

Wow, this feels like unpacking Christmas presents! Very nice video Matt. And allow me to extend my congratulations in advance on Elliot's upcoming 7th birthday! Let me take this opportunity to wish him a very happy birthday filled with love, laughter, and joy.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@htt2707]

That was nice. Fun to see forgotten 10 year old shots. I also have a bit of backlog to develop from early this year and since last year - a few of them are single rolls of certain type or speed so have been postponed until I have at least a pair of rolls to develop together. Some of the rolls from this summer got CT scanned at the airport on my way home from Germany and I am kind of dreading to see the damage. I was told the wrong thing by airport staff and misinformed about the scanner type. And what's worse is I also bought 30 ft roll of Ilford Delta 400 to bulk roll and it also when through the same CT-scanner.

[@troybourqueCAN]

More please!! Love these types of videos. And OMG Elliott has an eye!

[@christopherrodriguez7223]

Yes please continue the series.

[@suzannepedersen1856]

Love these kinds of videos and what a treasure to find those old rolls!!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks Suzanne!

[@itwillonlyhurtonce]

Someone took a few trips outta state, around other film/content creator nerds, came back JUICED and now are on a upload terror! Yer the best. Really love this video and the book series, and recent book recap. That Wires Crossed book got me on a skate book buying bing when it came out. Thanks for the hard work in making all this.

[@mattdayphoto]

Haha, thank you! Felt very rejuvenated coming back from Atlanta, such a good time.

[@horaciomillan4181]

Since I begun taking photography seriously, some 8 or 9 years ago, I started to follow many photographers; but in many cases I got bored and there was some magic lost. Not in your case, you keep things fresh and lovingly close to many things that matter. This vids are personal, and that’s what make things unique.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! That means a lot. ❤️

[@gorakphoto]

This is what I'm here for. Man, almost makes me want to hold off on developing some rolls. Thanks for the window into your world

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@C_R_Saltwater]

I really like this kind of video. They seem to establish some kind of friendship, even from the other side of the world. Keep goin’!

[@mattdayphoto]

That's comforting to hear!

[@nw_lhp]

I’m here to let you know that you should do more of these! Me and my gf sat down and watched this and loved it, she’s obsessed with babies so seeing Nora and Elliott as kids made her happy and seeing tht Elliot is getting a bit of a small town mark cohen style made me hyped 😭loved this

[@mattdayphoto]

I love that! Thanks so much for watching.

[@troydondcruz1459]

Keep the videos coming Matt! Been a long time viewer, so every video just feels like such a relaxing chill conversation session “with you“

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you for all of the support over the years! Glad you enjoy these. ❤️

[@justinkingery2489]

Photographs are time machines. Can't imagine the emotions flowing through you, Matt. Lots of love to you, buddy. Beautiful images. Happy birthday to Elliott. Keep these vids up. Love the stories.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you for watching! more of these on the way.

[@koltface]

Looking forward to more! I have a little box of film I need to do as well.

[@brentbrown51]

Among all else, family photography is the best! Loved the video. Motivational. Thanks!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@ablinkingidiot]

Beautiful video, Matt! Thank you for sharing and please keep them coming!

[@Dan_photo]

This was wonderful Matt! I absolutely love seeing real moments captured and documenting those perfect family moments is the main reason why I want to use a camera. Seeing those images and your response made me get teary!

[@mattdayphoto]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@AManWhoWasntThere]

I'm going to add my comment to all the others. I also love this format. It's just a pleasure to watch and a great reminder to shoot more pictures of our loved ones.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks so much! More of these are on the way.

[@rcsellery]

Waiting for some old rolls to get developed myself! Really enjoyed this video -- thanks for sharing!!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@PhilKnall]

Its funny to me how different people's mentality is with developing film. Ive always been the type to run straight ti the lab when the roll finished. Actually liked that underexposed skate shot quite a bit! PS Happy Birthday Elliott!

[@stevenbeckham4450]

Love the video. Guess I’m old-been following you and yours since the Hasselblad/Molly portraits video. What a great family.😊

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you for watching all these years!

[@alexandremoreira599]

Do it again! I love it! Cheers from Portugal!

[@Cuso77]

This is just lovely, thanks for sharing…

[@GabrieleBoscaratto]

Elliott is definitely onto something! 🔥

[@davyboyo]

So great! I do remember those kids as babies. Hope you're doing OK Matt ❤️

[@gregcoatesphoto]

Love the life on film series! Seeing your son's view of the world was fun too.

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@jamesmcnelis9792]

Really great! More of this please and thank you

[@mattdayphoto]

More on the way, thanks for watching!

[@familygonzcartwright]

Loved the video. This and book videos are among your best!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! More on the way!

[@liveinaweorg]

Love this. Looking forward to the next batch.

[@MrJoeylikesmusic]

Wild to see your little ones getting so big and yes I am indeed also getting old. Love these style of videos keep them coming!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@rayce]

These are great, seeing your old photos. Makes me want to develop my 4 year old back log 😭

[@mattdayphoto]

Get on it!

[@rayce]

@@mattdayphoto soon my friend 🙏

[@TheFilmFellow]

Cool episode Matt! Enjoyed that.

[@Rominaschgeil]

matt this was great to watch like always

[@PiotrPavlov]

Enjoyed this very much, thank you!

[@justinpareno]

I really enjoyed this video, and would definitely like to see more!

[@HueyPProductions]

Love how you shoot B&W for life and family photos!

[@mattdayphoto]

Just feels right!

[@HueyPProductions]

I meant to bring it up to you in Atlanta but didn't catch you at the right moment@@mattdayphoto

[@joemiller7296]

Keep these coming as long as possible! Perhaps you should stash some rolls for the future, too.

[@mnsmike]

Keep them coming!

[@colekaprelian7389]

Great video! I love watching these

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! More videos like this on the way.

[@Mecholable]

Hey Matt, I also have a few couple years old rolls that I need to develop. How did/do you store them, ambient temperature, fridge or freezer? Do you add some development time to account for the film being old?

[@mattdayphoto]

Storing in the fridge is best, but these weren't for several years. No added time in development either, which may have been a good idea...

[@willmccleland2383]

Great video! Really enjoyed this one!

[@mattdayphoto]

Thanks so much!

[@atkinson02]

Fantastic video. Keen to see more

[@mattdayphoto]

More on the way! Thanks for watching!

[@Dboy_03_ua]

Btw, what will be? If put develope film once again to developer process?

[@FerrisThomas]

Great stuff!

[@1973sonvis]

Great video, great pictures! 👍🏻

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@robertwyhs]

Beautiful! Any tips on developing 10-year old film?

[@tommimartikainen8930]

This was awesome! and congrats to kiddo :)

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@tomas5160]

please keep developing

[@mdbdoc]

would love to see more

[@mattdayphoto]

More on the way!

[@jermainebeckley]

Great video! Would like to know what was your process, like what developer did you use and what ratio? I ask because I have some film in a similar situation that’s just as old or older.

[@mattdayphoto]

For these, I used Ilfotec HC in a 1+31 dilution.

[@dmitrybelyakov]

haha love elliott's shots!

[@pivoantunes]

I loved it.

[@photog12345]

Yea, great video

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@andrewbehrens9045]

this video made my day

[@mattdayphoto]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@Gobbledy.gook.]

These videos are the best

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them, more on the way!

[@antnguyen]

This was great

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@paulaclark7452]

Love this video

[@mattdayphoto]

Thank you!

[@crwn_munkz]

Dude you need to do a how to develope b&w film 2023-24 version video!

[@mattdayphoto]

I could do that but my process has hardly changed since I made one almost 10 years ago. Haha.

[@leakylight]

Very nice! Your son is def on to something. Maybe time to upgrade that point and shoot to something a little fancier?

[@mattdayphoto]

Yes sir! Really enjoy it a lot more than I thought I would. I avoided buying one for years.

[@TommyGrisselFilms]

Great video

[@TheKetchupPacket]

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[@JanneRanta]

I shoot a lot less but I still stress out just having 2 undeveloped film.

[@wullieg7269]

keep it reel

[@reidhaithcock]

Remember the camera prices back then. Ouch

[@mattdayphoto]

What a time!

[@eklevmyr]

Matt! Did you just call me old?

[@mattdayphoto]

It's out of love and relatability.

[@Zetaphotography]

Things like this is why a left the channel. You creatively chose to put a video with a preview called lost fillm. There was nothing lost in this video. Jason from Grainydays had lost film , stolen actually.

[@85DanGraham]

Yeah man. Loved that video. More of the same 👌🏼

[@mattdayphoto]

More to come! Thank you for watching!

[@scottpurdin2452]

They don't stay little long😢

[@Zetaphotography]

I was a fan. Then another of these videos get posted and just doesn’t make sense. If you develop film when you have five then how is there film from years ago. This is a discipline issue. You ventured so far away from what you got famous for that film is not the priority but reviewing is. It’s like those people that step over stuff in there house and not put it where it belongs. Just sits there and collects.

[@mattdayphoto]

Yes, it’s solely a discipline issue. Not having a life outside of my KZbin channel, raising three kids with my wife, moving houses, or caring for my brother. The projection in this comment is unreal.