Mandy (@mandyleft), Alex (@disorganised_film) and Kristian (@kristian.faulkner) are back with first impressions of their results shooting and developing Ferrania P33. They discussed how they thought it compared to other films on the market and how this new film might fit into their different photographic styles. They finished by talking through plans of how to shoot and develop another roll in the future. Along the way, they shared some news of what they've been up to and revisited one of the more unique (PACS) pleasing analogue camera sounds from a past episode.

Shout out to Aire Street Darkroom (@airestreetdarkroom) where Mandy and Kristian developed their rolls and made a few prints.

You can find out more about Ferrania (@filmferrania) and their story at their website - https://www.filmferrania.com/

Hello and welcome back to Grainsplaining!

Today I sit down for a chat with my friend Holly @photoxcore_archive* Holly and I have both done some travelling with film recently. In this episode we discuss airport anxiety, the nightmare confusion of xray machines and our tips for travelling with film!

But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom, we also talk about the joys of travelling with film: amazing labs, the film community we have met across the globe and why you shouldn’t be put off by the daunting task of airport security!

I’ve also recruited Holly to help with our #IWDFrameTheGrain Event. We talk more about the event, why you should get involved, and hopefully encourage you to take part.

Shout outs in the episode: @a_guskaart @kalimcmillan @imageplayground @darkroomkt @analoguephotoexhibition @sistahspace_ @rinkokawauchi

*NB I’m building a reputation for audio issues! Sorry guys but during this call I was interrupted by a rainstorm (recording in a tin shed doesn’t make the best audio). We also realised Holly’s headphones weren’t working after finishing our call! I’ve done my best to edit out the echo but there might be a few robotic sounds. Bare with me…

It’s Women’s Month and we have a special charity print fundraiser underway! Check out our instagram feed for the details, and enter your work into the print sale with the hashtag #IWDFrameTheGrain

For the full information pack, follow this link: canva.com/design/DAF-_HO0bXA/HlZV8dTQmTf_3e721pwAgg/view?utm_content=DAF-_HO0bXA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @grainsplaining @emmajlloyd_ and if you would like to get in touch email us at grainsplaining@gmail.com

In our second episode of the Grainsplaining from the archives series, Emma talks to Peggy AKA @cameragocamera! Peggy is the legend behind the cameragocamera blog, which has been running since November 2015!

Peggy effectively runs her own camera wiki, trying and reviewing cameras, and then sharing them with the film world for us to enjoy. Peggy’s blog exists as a diary of her life with film, including experiments, DIY fixes, home developing, re-skinning cameras, and more! It truly is a treasure trove of information.

Peggy shares her wisdom on buying cameras and staying organised with film, including how to store your negatives! This was a lovely and spontaneous chat, recorded with one of Emma’s favourite ladies in film- enjoy!

Check out Peggy’s blog www.cameragocamera.com

It’s Women’s Month and we have a special charity print fundraiser underway! checkout our instagram feed for the details, and enter your work into the print sale with the hashtag #IWDFrameTheGrain

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @grainsplaining @alexandra_heron @emmajlloyd_ and if you would like to get in touch email us at grainsplaining@gmail.com