The love for film is well and truly alive and kicking, and getting your fix on all things in the analogue photography space is made that bit easier with some wonderful niche creators on Youtube that bring us the best of analogue.
Depending on what you're interested in there's content on darkroom experimenting and trying latest film stocks, to your less than conventional film photography methods.
Here are 9 of our favourite youtubers to watch!
9 Must-Follow Analogue Photography Youtube Channels
If you're a beginner to film photography and want to learn more about this nostalgic form of photography in an easy to follow way, Teo Crawford is really one of the best.
He is based in Austria and shares his learnings as an artisitic photographer and his adventures so far. The below video is a great one to start with if you're wanting to begin shooting on 35mm film.
the120ist is one of the standout UK-based YouTube channels for analogue film photographers—or anyone looking to dive into the world of analogue photography!
As the name suggests, this channel focuses primarily on medium format photography using 120 film. However, there’s also plenty of content for fans of 35mm and even large-format photography.
You’ll find videos on black-and-white film developing, colour film developing, photo printing, and engaging darkroom discussions—essentially everything and anything related to film photography.
Plus, if vintage cameras are your thing, you'll love this side to his content too.
This channel is perfect for anyone passionate about film photography and street photography. With a focus on capturing life on film, the creator shares their personal experiences and insights.
He has beginner tutorials for scanning 35mm for the first time, camera comparison videos, along with his favourite rolls of film. There's such a wealth of information here for beginners and beyond.
Roger from Shoot Film Like A Boss has been shooting for a number of years and has been sharing his own film journey and tips on film photography online since 2017.
He's also not afraid of experimenting and sharing the results either, even if things don't always go to plan. The channel is great for beginners and more advanced film shooters who want to dabble in some more creative effects when shooting.
One of the longest running analogue youtube channels, these guys have been uploading and sharing their love and knowledge of this art form since 2009!
With dependable tutorials, insightful product reviews, and practical tips, the creators break down complex topics into accessible content—without compromising depth.
Their videos are perfect for expanding your skills and inspiring your creative projects in the world of analogue photography.
Relatively new to Youtube, we had to feature this up and coming freelance creator who shares his stories of using 35mm and medium format film.
He shares the stories of those which deserve to be told via film, for himself and his clients. His videos are incredibly engaging and tell film in such an endearing way.
Noah Henderson brings his expertise from years of working in film labs in Toronto to this fantastic YouTube channel.
Perfect for newcomers exploring analogue formats, Noah shares knowledge through engaging videos that dive into the history and "how-to's" of various analogue formats—from motion picture film to still photography.
Whether you're looking to learn or be inspired, this channel has something for every film enthusiast!
Bart documents his journey into film photography and he shares some great learnings, like the video below which is a much watch if you're just about to get started shooting on film.
He has some great videos on specific film stocks and how to get the most out of shooting on them, along with more general tips on how you can up your film photography game!
This channel is run by a talented photographer and filmmaker currently based in Warsaw. With a fascinating backstory that includes living in Auckland, Seoul, London, Jersey, and even a remote village with an alpaca and a goat), his videos offer a unique perspective on analogue photography and filmmaking.
Expect creative insights, storytelling, and plenty of inspiration from this well-travelled creator!
The Youtube world of analogue photography is thriving and we haven't even touched the tip of the iceberg with the wonderful creators on there.
We hope you have found some new channels to enjoy, and do let us know in the comments below if you have any we should check out, happy shooting!
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