In an age dominated by digital technology and instant imagery, there exists a breed of artists who continue to embrace the authentic, time-honored craft of film photography. Among these artists stands Arthur Vernydub, a talented outdoor, street, and travel photographer, who with each photograph, weaves a narrative, inviting us to explore the beauty of everyday life. Join us as we unveil the story behind the lens, the emotions behind the frame, and the artistry behind every roll of film in Arthur Vernydub‘s arsenal. Please tell us a little about yourself My name is Arthur Vernydub and I’m a fil ..read more

Alex Massek stands as a globally acclaimed photographer celebrated for his breathtaking portraiture. He has captured the essence of numerous icons in pop culture, ranging from luminaries such as Tommy Hilfiger to the likes of LeBron James and beyond. We sat down with the talented creative to explore the profound passion that drives this extraordinarily gifted artist and his compelling choice of film photography as his preferred medium. Please tell us a little about yourself. My name is Alex Massek, and I’m a 28-year-old photographer, director, and painter. I live in London, but I was born in B ..read more

Embarking on a journey as a film photographer is an exhilarating leap into a realm of timeless beauty and artistic expression. With a film camera in hand, you can step away from the instant gratification of digital and embrace the deliberate and mindful process of capturing light on celluloid. Each click of the shutter becomes a conscious decision, a moment frozen in time. As you delve into the world of film, you’ll find yourself immersed in the nuances of different films, learning their unique characteristics and understanding how they shape the narrative of your images. You’ll discover the j ..read more

Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen a dramatic resurgence in film photography. While many enjoy digital photography‘s fast-paced, high-tech world, other photographers lean more toward film photography‘s slower, meticulous practice. Photographing on film requires quite a bit of patience and know-how. There’s knowing which film stock to use, figuring out which format you prefer shooting on and navigating your way around the manual settings of your film camera. One of the key factors why photographers love film is the element of surprise. You have a limited amount of film to shoot with on a ..read more

Welcome, fellow analogue enthusiasts, to this (somewhat biased) opinion piece on the 35mm film stock sensation that is the incredibly special Kodak Ektar 100. For those who haven’t come across the Orms Connect Blog or OrmsTV YouTube Channel before, my name is Jess. I’ve been a member of the creative team over here at Orms for more than three years, and it is no secret that I am somewhat obsessed with film photography. Outside of a professional context, I have been shooting exclusively on film since 2019, and I often make videos about my favourite film stocks on OrmsTV. While I love my super af ..read more

It’s time to put two of the most popular affordable film stocks head to head. Fujicolor C200 vs Kodak Gold 200: which one of these 35mm films is right for you and the subject matter you most enjoy capturing? Let’s break down their similarities and differences to get to the bottom of this topic, once and for all. When you’re ready to try some slightly more expensive film stock, we can highly recommend taking a few rolls of Portra 400 and Ultramax 400 for your next analogue adventure. If you would like to learn more about the differences between these two film stocks, check out the blog post we ..read more

Two of our resident film photography enthusiasts at Orms recently put two popular Kodak film stocks to the test in a head-to-head comparison: Portra 400 vs Ultramax 400! Jess, our Content Manager, has been shooting almost exclusively on film for nearly two years, while Sam, our Junior Audiovisual Content Producer, is newer to the wonderful world of analogue. Armed with 50mm f/1.8 lenses and an Olympus OM-1 and OM-2 respectively, they headed out for an adventure in and around Cape Town. The aim was to capture a two rolls of images on each of these iconic film stocks as a means of comparing thei ..read more

Talya Brockmann is a young Cape Town-based film photographer who is carving out a niche with her instantly recognisable analogue images featuring European-esque compositions of swimwear. We sat down with Talya in between her jampacked shooting schedule to chat about her rise as a young photographer creating art on the beaches of the Mother City, her switch from digital to analogue photography, and her expansive dreams for the future. If you enjoy this short written interview with Talya, you’ll be pleased to know that she joined us for a more in-depth conversation on Orms Air, our podcast ..read more

Have you been wondering if you are meant to be a film or digital photographer? Maybe you’ve been shooting on digital your whole life, and now you want to know if you could cut it in the 35mm world. Or perhaps you’re an old analogue soul who’s interested in trying out this whole newfangled mirrorless scene. Either way, you’re in luck! We’ve got the answers you’ve been searching for. Use this quick, quirky quiz below as your personal Sorting Hat to discover whether you belong to the House of Digital, the House of Film, or, perhaps, both. Let’s get started… Good luck! Can’t choose which device is ..read more

Hi, my name is Jess. I’m the Content Manager for the Orms marketing team, and for the last eighteen months, I have been shooting almost exclusively on film. I wanted to take some time today to share my top seven tips for how you can take better film photos — immediately! No complex learning required, no need to pick up stacks of new terminology or waste another precious roll on dud shots. These are my simple takeaways based on the easy-to-remedy mistakes I made very early in my analogue journey. I’m also going to include a stack of example photographs to illustrate what some of these mistakes ..read more