Ilford is not only one of the best known makers of black and white film, but also one of the strong stalwarts of film photography itself. So, if you're planning to get into black and white film photography, the folks of Ilford are among the best to learn how to develop your own films as well.
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Ilford Photo got its start way back in 1879 when Alfred Hugh Harman began making gelatin dry plates in his house in Ilford, United Kingdom. Since then, the Ilford name has had an established, respected presence in the photography industry. dpreview.com »
2021-01-20 02:32
UK-based film and photo paper manufacturer ILFORD Photo has released a new short film titled “Behind the Film” that takes you inside the HARMAN technology factory in the village of Mobberley, England, where all of the ILFORD and Kentmere B&W film, photographic paper and chemicals are made. The site featured in this film was first […] petapixel.com »
2019-07-16 19:38
While I really do enjoy the look of Kodak Tri-X 400, almost nothing in black and white has made me drool like Ilford Delta 400. Ilford Delta 400 I always felt delivered those inky, beautiful black levels that I've alway been smitten with. thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-08 14:00
For some odd reason, why I first picked up Ilford HP5 Plus I was told that it would be the perfect film for street photography. Why was I told this? I'm honestly not sure, but besides the work that I'm doing with film this year in 2017, I haven't shot with Ilford HP5 since 2012. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-09 08:00
ILFORD PHOTO offer the biggest and broadest range of black & white films on the market today. While this is perfect for experienced film photographers who love having a choice, we appreciate that it can be a bit confusing for people new to film photography. thephoblographer.com »
2017-08-09 13:00
Ready for some really, really fantastic news! Ilford has announced the return of Ilford SFX 200 film. This film is an infrared film that offers a really, really nice tonality and overall look. thephoblographer.com »
2017-04-01 13:02
We all know a knockoff when we see it. Fake Rolexes, certain Russian motorcycles, and pretty much anything bought off of a street cart in Hong Kong, these poor quality imitators just can’t match their real deal counterparts. petapixel.com »
2016-11-18 20:23
If you have one of those busted LCD TVs or monitors lying around, you can still give it a second chance at life. You can actually repurpose it into a DIY light panel to give your photo and video projects some realistic daylight illumination.
We've said it time and time again -- working with light is one of the first things you have to learn as a photographer, especially when it comes to shooting portraits. Since we can't stress it enough, we bring yet another video tutorial with some helpful suggestions for cheap lighting options that you can practice with.
Among the goals of landscape photography is to capture scenes as sharply detailed as possible, with colors and contrast that make the pictures pop. While some may argue that this can be achieved in post-process, Tom Mackie of Landscape Photography iQ explains to us in a quick video which filters can get the job done quicker in-camera.
The Bokeh Panorama continues to be a popular technique for portrait and wedding photography for its unique and eye-catching look. It was popularized by acclaimed wedding photographer Ryan Brenzier and has since been called the Brenizer Method.
So, you've decided to play around with different lighting setups for doing studio shoots. One of the very first equipment you'll come across and need to learn is the softbox. If this is the first time you're hearing about it or it sounds complicated, let this quick video by Daniel Norton guide you on some basics.
Among the digital photography terms we hear once in a while is "color science" and it can be especially intriguing for beginners. The term is also often related to comparisons between the colors produced by different cameras and manufacturers, with Canon's particularly the most raved about.
Ever felt like experimenting with negative space and minimalist photography? It can come in nifty for your photography projects, so it's a trick worth knowing how to pull off. All you need to get started are a big sheet of white board paper, a coffee cup, and some coffee (or similarly-colored liquid).