A DNA ancestry test led Kent-based Ben Wright to a discovery that inspired him to explore his personal history through gritty film photography.
Getting Charmed by the Magic Hour in Lisbon
Jonathan Duder looks back at how a sunset walk along the streets of Lisbon led him to savor the city’s most potent magic.
Whattaroll Journal: One With the Forest
“The greatest gift from fate is probably the possibility of being one with the forest on a daily basis,” says editor Adrian Norbert Cuper in this deep dive into his memories inspired by his photo walks in the forest.
Analog Iran: Everyday Scenes in Moody Monochrome
Ali MC shares a small selection from his film photography project to show us a glimpse of Iran that goes beyond the stereotypical.
Whattaroll Journal: The Film Cameras That Got Us On The Roll (Part 1)
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.