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Last chance to get the new Jonathan Canlas book, Film Is Not Dead: a digital photographers guide to shooting film at a discounted rate. It goes back up to the original price tomorrow. This is a great opportunity, not just for photographers, but for anyone who is interested in learning to shoot film to get great instruction and guidance. You don't have to own an expensive film camera to benefit from this book. Jonathan gives camera recommendations in this guide for a variety of budgets. This book is less than what I paid for my first community photography class and is far and away more valuable. You don't need this guide to learn how to shoot film but it will definitely make it less expensive and your learning curve will be less steep. You can purchase the book here.

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happy presidents day!

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Hope you are all enjoying your President's Day Weekend. Yesterday was 70 degrees in Arlington. Heaven on earth.

thinking about learning to shoot film?

Now would be a good time. Jonathan Canlas just released a new book entitled, "Film Is Not Dead: A Digital Photographer's Guide to Shooting Film". You can read more about the guide here.  After reading the complete document I've decided to become an affiliate for the guide. I'm recommending this book because I want to promote film as a viable option and because, to my knowledge, it is the most affordable, concise and current guide available for learning to shoot and process film. If you know of any others please send them my way! I'm also recommending it because I took Jon's workshop in October of 2009 and feel I can recommend him as a teacher. I support his efforts to make shooting film more accessible and affordable. Disclaimer: if you are looking for THE way to shoot film this is not it. The guide contains recommendations for cameras and other equipment, film stock, labs, workflow etc. based on Jon's personal experience and basic photography fundamentals. In my opinion it's an efficient and rewarding way to shoot film. Will there be some things in the guide that won't apply to you? If you are any good at your craft, yes, of course. To get the most from this book you will find ways to glean what is best for you and your situation and tailor it to your own needs and taste. This book encourages you to do that, to learn the basics and then to have fun and experiment. I recommend this guide for anyone who wants to learn the craft of film photography. It is well organized, easy to read, conversational and honest.

I may add a more detailed review of specific elements and chapters from the book in the future. In the meantime, if you have any specific questions about the guide please feel free to ask.

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