Pyramid

Black and white image of the Transamerica pyramid in the background with a mix of buildings and parked cars in the foreground

Dipping my toes into the occasional use of vintage pack film cameras and peel-apart film really highlights the pleasure of process for me when it comes to photography. You have to slow down and think about your composition and settings — not just mindlessly shoot because there’s little awareness of cost with digital photography. Pack film is limited in availability and costly per shot, so it’s not an everyday use tool. But it’s endlessly fun and incredibly rewarding when you get it right.

The looks you often get and the conversations that happen on the street when people see you carrying around and using a big ‘ol vintage camera are also a good reason to shoot with film because eyes and imaginations light up every single time.