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Nifty voiceovers from the FotogRAFia Substack. Narrated by the writer, Rafael Lopes. It is strongly advised following along with the text for the photos! newsletter.rafalop.es

  1. 19. 5.

    Developing and Converting Sapporo 2 3 4 and Tokyo 9 10 11 With Negative Lab Pro

    Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to FotogRAFia at newsletter.rafalop.es/subscribe

    1 h 33 min

  2. 16. 5.

    Converting Medium Format with Negative Lab Pro

    Converting a medium format (6x7) with Negative Lab Pro. The film is a CineStill 400D. Hope you like it! Get full access to FotogRAFia at newsletter.rafalop.es/subscribe

    29 min

  3. 16. 4.

    Kodak Old but Gold, and a Collab Film Project.

    In this blogcast episode, Colin Czerwinski and I discuss a collaborative photography project, focusing on the magic of Kodak Gold, to photograph old cars, and abandoned towns. Our conversation highlights the beauty of everyday life through the lens of film, emphasizing the textures, colors, and stories that emerge from our photographic work. Together, we selected the best shots from the three rolls I sent him and discussed some curiosities and thoughts that crossed his mind while shooting. Get full access to FotogRAFia at newsletter.rafalop.es/subscribe

    28 min

  4. 5. 3.

    From Click to File: A Factory Approach to Home Film Scanning

    How I transformed the slow, often tedious process of film scanning into an efficient and enjoyable workflow. Inspired by Henry Ford’s principles of industrial efficiency, I optimized my scanning setup using batch processing, automation, and a Stream Deck to streamline repetitive tasks. By scanning in batches and editing entire rolls together, I achieve more consistent results while making the process faster and less frustrating. Switching from SilverFast’s unreliable color grading to Negative Lab Pro gave me more control, allowing for flexible edits without rescanning. Ultimately, my home setup now operates like a mini-lab, turning what once felt like a chore into a refined, structured part of my creative process. Get full access to FotogRAFia at newsletter.rafalop.es/subscribe

    8 min

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    When Chaos Wins: The Brutal Reality of Film Photography

    Summary: After carefully shooting and developing three rolls of film from a special trip to Brazil, I discovered they were completely blank. The culprit? An exhausted developer that failed just before reaching its advertised limit. This loss was devastating—not just because of the images, but because of the effort and meaning behind them. Yet, this is what makes film photography so brutal and so rewarding. Unlike digital, where everything works by default, in film, chaos is the default. Every successful frame is proof of skill, patience, and mastery. This failure is a reminder that resiliency is essential—not just in shooting, but in every step of the process. But I refuse to be defeated. This won’t stop me. Tomorrow, I’m buying fresh chemicals and developing five more rolls. Because film photography demands strength—and I am strong. Get full access to FotogRAFia at newsletter.rafalop.es/subscribe

    7 min

  6. 27. 2.

    SantaColor 100: From Aerial Surveillance to Art – A Winter's Bike Ride to the George Washington Bridge

    On a rare sunny winter day in New York City, I embarked on a long-anticipated bike ride to the George Washington Bridge, armed with my Voigtländer camera and two distinct film stocks—Kodak Ektar 100, known for its rich, warm tones, and SantaColor 100, a repurposed Kodak Aero film designed for aerial reconnaissance and clarity over aesthetics. The journey, filled with breathtaking contrasts of snow and steel, was a testament to endurance and adaptation. Along the way, I captured cityscapes from a ferry, navigated freezing paths, and relished a warm meal in the Bronx—only to face an unexpected setback when my vintage Leica Summicron 50mm lens slipped from my numbed fingers onto the cold asphalt. The frustration of that moment forced me to reconsider my approach to gear, leading me to invest in the rugged, weatherproof Canon Sure Shot WP-1, a smarter companion for my cycling adventures. This ride reinforced a lesson in photography and life: creativity thrives on resilience, and the right tools can shape the experience as much as the images themselves. Get full access to FotogRAFia at newsletter.rafalop.es/subscribe

    10 min

  7. 22. 2.

    The Case for Film Borders: Authenticity or Nostalgia?

    Most 35mm film scanners crop out film borders, removing sprocket holes and text markings that prove an image was shot on film. This post explores why film borders matter, from preserving composition integrity (as Henri Cartier-Bresson emphasized) to acting as a certificate of authenticity for analog photography. While some photographers see borders as unnecessary, others value them for their aesthetic appeal and proof of unaltered composition. The post also calls for scanner manufacturers to offer an option to preserve film edges. Get full access to FotogRAFia at newsletter.rafalop.es/subscribe

    6 min

  8. 18. 2.

    10 Rolls, 10 Insights

    Developing my first ten rolls of film revealed ten key insights: understanding the deeper “why,” feeling the therapeutic rhythm of the darkroom, chasing consistency, embracing surprise color casts, shooting more deliberately, savoring the slow scan process, welcoming the wait, working with ISO limitations, celebrating a warm, supportive community, and finally, inviting others to experience the magic. Get full access to FotogRAFia at newsletter.rafalop.es/subscribe

    7 min
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Nifty voiceovers from the FotogRAFia Substack. Narrated by the writer, Rafael Lopes. It is strongly advised following along with the text for the photos! newsletter.rafalop.es

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