B&W film photography is gaining a new generation of sophisticated photographers who want the personal experience of making fine art B&W images. The drawback has been processing of B&W film relying on commercial labs. These labs are scarce and expensive and deny photographers the enjoyment of this magical process. Ansel […]
The ‘Silver Photo Collective’ is a group of experienced shooters whose primary interest is celebrating all aspects of B&W film photography including processing and printing. Apart from shooting, we have a monthly get together for a 3 hour chat session while indulging in finger foods. On our chat agenda for […]
Making a Connection is the latest video in our ILFORD Inspires series and features Sheffield born fashion and portrait photographer Craig Fleming. Armed with his Mamiya RZ67, his go-to medium format camera, we joined Craig to shoot some black and white film studio portraits in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Known for […]
We’re excited to see the prints submitted for this year’s student photographic competition theme of ‘HOME’. This competition is open to any student, from anywhere around the world. They must shoot their image on either ILFORD or Kentmere film and it must be printed by them in the darkroom on ILFORD or Kentmere […]
What does ULF stand for? ULF stands for ULTRA LARGE FORMAT – ILFORD have been running this program for 18 years now! What is it? Our annual ULF campaign gives photographers the opportunity to order non-standard sizes of ILFORD sheet film and other specialist products without the constraints of the […]
Join McBain and Ilford for a photo walk around Edmonton’s downtown core during the memorable Downtown Spark Festival! Date and time: Sat, Jun 3, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square 9930 102 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T5J 5H7 General Admission: FREE Click Here to […]
Moe my artist friend in Wakefield Que If you’re looking for dramatic perspectives to set shots apart from the conventional, then look no further, this super wide Laowa is the one for you. Laowa 14mm f/4 Zero-D DSLR Speaking from professional experience I’ve shot hundreds of rolls with super wide […]
B&W film photography is often considered fine art. It’s characteristics are very different from digital technologies; film is silver based while digital is electronic. Full credit to digital as it has attracted an incredible number of gifted photographers. The world of photography has never been so good. Digital offers a […]
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Kentmere range of films in 120 format. Kentmere black & white photographic films and papers are manufactured by HARMAN technology Ltd at their site in Mobberley, Cheshire. They are subject to the same rigorous processes as the company’s ILFORD branded products […]
Artist (Moe) on his home porch in Wakefield – Nikon F3 with Nikon 50mm 1.4. Exposure: 1/60 at f4 ‘A touch of magic’ Almost on a whim I purchased a roll each of 35 and 120 Ortho Plus. I wasn’t expecting anything exciting but always looking that ‘touch of magic’. […]
