How to Develop T-Max 100 35mm Film Negatives

Kodak T-Max is a versatile panchromatic black-and-white film which produces fine-grain images even at higher film speeds. It can be processed successfully with most black-and-white film developers. The secrets to successfully developing any black-and-white film involve handling the film in complete darkness, either in a photo darkroom or with a light-tight changing bag, and controlling the concentration, temperature and time of the developing chemicals....

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How to Convert a Photo to Tintype

In the mid-1800s, photography was beginning to gain popularity among the masses. Although paper prints had not yet been developed, an easy, inexpensive method called ferrotype, or tintype, was in vogue. This process created a positive print directly onto a thin iron sheet. Most existing tintypes have a blue, green, sepia or chocolate-brown tint to them that can be duplicated on contemporary photographs using photo editing software. If it seems strange...

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How to Pose When Not Photogenic

Some people are unfortunate in not looking as good in pictures as in person. Other people are even more unfortunate in looking precisely as good in pictures as in person. Whether you are a being so radiant that your beauty can not be captured by current technology, or you're just kind of homely, this article will help you to get the most out of your photos. Instructions 1 Act natural. Many people take on strained smiles and stiff poses when...

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Ideas for Backyard Photos

You can shoot a variety of different photos and photo projects in your backyard, depending on what you are shooting and the landscaping design of the yard. With a quality photo camera and a good imagination, a number of different photo options are available to shoot in your backyard. Portraits Portraits are a favorite type of photograph you can take in your backyard, ranging from beauty shots to family portraits to exciting photos for Christmas...

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Can I Make My Own Light Box to View Negatives?

Film negatives are used to create finished photos. They are the image that is created by a traditional film camera. Most photographers take many pictures, but develop only a few to save on costs. This is accomplished by viewing the negatives before printing the photographs. Most photographers use a light box to send light through the negatives from behind to make viewing easier. Materials Making a light box is surprisingly easy. The most...

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