How can we forget our very first film cameras? We, the editors of Whattaroll, have been in a contemplative mood about it lately. So, we decided to kickstart a Whattaroll Journal mini series that recalls how these cameras got us on the roll. Adrian Norbert Cuper begins with his thoughts on the Zenit, Canon, and Pentacon cameras that set him out to the path of film photography.
Penang: Remembering the Old World Charm of George Town
Being unable to travel due to the pandemic has prompted me to recall some of the most enduring moments from my trips to Penang in Malaysia.
Shooting Behind the Scenes With Maria Chambers
Filmmaker Maria Chambers shares some insights on using film to shoot a moody behind the scenes set during a music video shoot.
Capturing a Portrait of Division in Invisible Light
For his latest project, Markus Hofstaetter makes a clever and fitting response to the division plaguing the world amid the pandemic.
Myth, Mood, and Magic in Mariam Sitchinava’s “Nymphs”
An embodiment of nature and the feminine energy, “Nymphs” is perfect for immersing in the mood that Mariam Sitchinava crafts for her film photography.
Bella Ciao: Shooting Film Portraits in Venice
Where exactly in Venice is it worth going to for a portrait shoot? The short answer is… everywhere!
Andrej Russkovskij: Up Close and Personal With the Coolest Berlin Kids
Andrej Russkovskij may have been making new connections at first, but his “Berlin Kids” work eventually became more than just a simple portrait project.
Love and Tenderness Through the Lens of Nguyễn Ngọc Hải
In this gorgeous series shot with Contax G1 and Kodak Gold 200, Nguyễn Ngọc Hải captured moments of tenderness in beautiful light and stunning tones.
Patriotism and Paranoia: Scenes From a COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Protest
A licensed healthcare professional documents and weighs in on a Wisconsin protest against orders to stay at home to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Portrait of Paris at the Grip of COVID-19 by Grant Yun
In his latest travel photos, Grant Yun shows how the threat of COVID-19 threw the normally busy streets of Paris to a standstill.
Fostering Creativity During the Pandemic With Wet Plate Artist Markus Hofstaetter
Markus Hofstaetter is just one of many artists turning to traditional processes like wet plate photography to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet the EXA 1b and Its Unusual “Barrel” Shutter
Despite its unusual shutter, the EXA 1b could be a good and cheap 35mm option for those who are looking for cameras with waist-level viewfinder.