Bearded Film Guy

08/29/2026

Curiosity's latest Martian portrait reveals a striking 20-foot butte that erosion left standing while everything around it vanished, offering a rare landscape photography lesson from 140 million miles away — full article in the comments 👇

08/29/2026

From darkroom discipline to digital confidence, one photographer shares how NYIP’s century-old program reshaped the way they shoot with both film and digital cameras — full article in the comments 👇

08/29/2026

My fstoppers original on the iconic Pentax K1000

https://fstoppers.com/film/d-76-vs-ilfosol-3-what-two-years-negatives-taught-me-722867?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUAANVjbGNrBQAA0XBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeOKC5r-hKXK5DtjIVdE-_Jf0HdPZMgewtV3Kn8N-BlrlfZsJR4uV1ooN_xgc_aem_WYil5NFsytjvvMB8bRhA3g

The Pentax K1000 remains a masterclass in simplicity with its three-dial design. Explore why professionals still use this 1976 legend to recalibrate exposure instincts and the legendary SMC Pentax glass that defined its legacy.

03/20/2026

Photographers keep rare film rolls locked away, afraid to waste them on imperfect moments. Explore the emotional psychology behind hoarding expired emulsions, discontinued stocks, and the mythical perfect project that never happens.

03/10/2026

It would be nice not to have to worry about it breaking down on you anytime soon.

Why Camera Makers Need One Last Great 35mm SLR |

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Film stock thrives but cameras are dying. This argument for a new mechanical 35mm SLR explores why Canon, Nikon, or Pentax should build a simple, repairable workhorse designed to last decades, not months.

03/06/2026

Why unpaid submissions destroy the sports photography market. A working shooter explains how credit-only galleries tank prices, burn out professionals, and lower quality standards across the industry.

02/20/2026

If you’ve ever looked at National Geographic’s “Your Shot” favorites and thought, “I could never compete with that,” you’re not alone—and you’re also probably aiming at the wrong target. Most photographers assume editors are hunting for the sharpest file, the cleanest composition, ...

01/28/2026

Check out my article on National Geographic's "Your Shot" selections:

If you’ve ever looked at National Geographic’s “Your Shot” favorites and thought, “I could never compete with that,” you’re not alone—and you’re also probably aiming at the wrong target. Most photographers assume editors are hunting for the sharpest file, the cleanest composition, ...

01/14/2026

If you spend any time in film forums, you’ll see a familiar pattern: someone buys an Epson V600, scans a roll they’re really excited about, and immediately decides the scanner is trash. The images look soft. The color is weird. The shadows feel muddy and the highlights are already clipping. A fe...

01/04/2026

On the rig, the camera only came out on the easy days. Most shifts, I wasn’t “the photographer.” I was the drilling fluids specialist, the mud engineer who spent fifteen years making sure the well didn’t do anything it wasn’t supposed to (to the best of my ability). My world was numbers on...