Film

A light-sensitive strip of plastic or another material containing a chemical emulsion that must be treated before an image becomes visible. Accordingly, the film was developed and used during photography's "analog age," a term that has since become common parlance.


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Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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