FILMY FRIENDS
THE ALL ABOUT Film Guide
Back in 2020, four friends connected in an instagram group to chat about all tings film photography. About a year in, the group chats name changed to Filmy Friends and it’s stuck ever since. What started as a simple group chat has become one of our most treasured spaces- a daily conversation filled with support, shared work, successes, failures, and a whole lot of encouragement. Our passion for helping each other grow in our film journeys has only deepened over the years, and now, we want to share that same sense of community with you.
By
Stephanie Rosenthal, Anna Nelson, Rachel Bond and Valerie Vaughan
FIlmy Friends Community by the numbers….
176 pages to inspire you.
We cover everything: gear, metering, film stocks, multiple exposures, client work, scanning, and troubleshooting. This is more than a beginner’s intro – it’s a deep dive designed to support both new and seasoned photographers through every step of shooting life and client work on analog film.
4 photographers you know and love.
What started in our group chat has now come to life – in a comprehensive guide, packed with real-world expertise from four successful business owners.
All About Film Guide is proudly written by: Rachel Bond, Anna Nelson, Stephanie Rosenthal, and Valerie Vaughan.
14 kids that call us mom.
Our inspiration for this guide is deeply rooted in our shared Motherhood experiences. We have found so much joy in photographing our own families on film, and this guide is rich in those moments.
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FIlmy Friends What to expect
About the guide
With a combined 40+ years of film photography experience, we invite you dive deep into our 176 page, no fluff guide packed with hard-earned insights from the four of us. The Filmy Friends, The All About Film Guide isn’t just a guide, is your go-to manual, your mentor in book form, and the missing piece in your photography journey.
We provide real world experience behind the lens and bring it directly to you- whether you are picking up your first roll of film or looking to elevate your workflow, this guide is for YOU!
In addition to the guide, you’ll receive access to an exclusive Filmy Friends Facebook Group where you will be provided real life advice, mentorship, and celebration. If you’ve ever wished you had a trusted crew to walk you through the world of film photography- you just found it!
We can’t wait to have you!