The Phoenix Film Revival Podcast

In this special episode, Stacy turns the tables and interviews Daniel about the origins of Phoenix Film Revival. They reflect on the early days, from building community connections and signing the lease on Grand Avenue to launching their very first sold-out workshop. Daniel shares the inspiration behind starting a community darkroom in Phoenix and the key milestones that helped shape its growth. •...

This episode spotlights Arizona native and film photographer Christian Marcum, the creative force behind Film Is Dead Studio. Christian shares his path from growing up in small-town Dewey to becoming a key part of Phoenix's analog revival. He reflects on his early days in the darkroom, how building a tiny home setup reignited his love for the process, and why he's fully committed to black-and-whit...

Rachel joins us to talk about her creative shift from modeling and makeup to bold, intentional studio photography. We get into self-taught skills, trusting your vision, and why staying flexible can lead to the best opportunities. Plus, we chat about upcoming gallery shows, zine plans, and making lighting less intimidating. 📸 Follow Rachel's work at @rkeartistry 🎧 Listen wherever you get your pod...

We're back with another episode featuring our good friend David, who's doing something absolutely wild in the world of analog photography: shooting 20x24 instant color portraits using a giant camera from the Nineteen-hundreds. Go big or go home! We talk about bringing a dead format back to life, hauling a 300-pound camera across state lines, and what it's like to watch your photo appear before you...

We are back, again! Just a few updates to share on this episodes. Good things coming soon! If you enjoyed this episode please consider becoming a guest sponsor! Visit our Patreon for more details.  https://www.patreon.com/phxfilmrevival Don't forget to follow us on our socials! @phxfilmrevival

It's been a minute, but we are back!  We had the pleasure of recording this epsiode with Nate and Lucinda back on Halloween last year. It was nice to catch up with our friends and fellow Film Photography Power Couple and see what they have been up to.  Be sure to give Nate and Lucinda a follow on Instagram. Nate - https://www.instagram.com/nate.ography/ Lucinda - https://www.instagram.com/lucindag...

KJ Herb shares her journey from former business student to passionate film photographer, reflecting on her Arizona roots and the path that led her to embrace photography. She talks about her "directorial" approach, crafting intentional, staged compositions and the unique challenges and rewards of working with film. KJ also discusses navigating gatekeeping in the industry as a woman and reveals her...

We're excited to chat with James Green, a wedding and portrait photographer with an eye for capturing unforgettable moments. By day, James is also an engineer, blending his technical skills with a creative passion for film photography. Join us as we explore his unique perspective on photography, balancing careers, and the art of storytelling through film. Be sure to give James a follow on Instagra...

In this episode of the Phoenix Film Revival podcast, we have the pleasure of interviewing the accomplished Dino Jagger. We explore his distinctive photography style, his mastery in product photography, and his experience creating three captivating photo books that showcase his work. Dino takes us behind the scenes of his creative journey, discussing the process of curating and designing these phot...

We had a pleasant chat with our friend @awephoto  and got a little of his backstory in film photography and what he's currently been up to. If you have shopped at Foto Forum pre pandemic you most likely have met Greg. Can you believe he had his own darkroom at the age of 12? --------------------------------------------------- To submit to our new project, Film Photo Zine, visit this  link ! Be sur...

We finally got a chance to sit down and chat with our friend Danny Upshaw. While he's not an active film shooter he definitely is creative on a daily basis.  Be sure to give Danny a follow on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/unheard.harmony/ --------------------------------------------------- To submit to our new project, Film Photo Zine, visit this  link ! Be sure to submit soon, deadline is...

Always a good time chatting with Kurt, AKA @partyteeth We got a chance to catch up and chat about shooting film on Phoenix streets. We also chat about a collective he's been heading up with a few other folks called Domino Film Photo and what they are doing for the black & white film shooter community abroad.  Be sure to give Kurt a follow on IG as well as Domino Film Photo! -----------------------...

Hey friends, Sorry for disappearing on you. We got caught up with a bunch of different things these last few months and had to hold off on recording new episodes. Good news though, we are back! We have already recorded the next episode after this one and can't wait to share our conversation with Kurt. Though we have many more guests lined up in these summer months to keep us busy and out of the he...

We are back for another season of The Phoenix Film Revival Podcast! And what better way to start it off than to hear from various film photographers in the Phoenix community?! On Sunday, January 28th we hosted our first film photography meetup of the year and had over 90 people come out to celebrate. Stacy and I opened up the lab to hang out and connect with the community. Our friend Aaron Markus...

Cruising the US in his Buick, Nolan has been around the block taking pictures along the way. He joined us all the way from Ohio to chat film and his experiences along the way. Most folks now a days equate Polaroid or instant film with Instax or this new version of what Polaroid has become while Nolan still shoots the OG pack film better known peel apart.  We get a glimpse into who Nolan is and wha...

The Southwest and Large Format, name a better duo! I'll wait.  We had the pleasure chatting with Ryan about his escapades of shooting 4x5 in the sunny Southwest.  He's also a fellow developer and takes to handling his film through the entire process.  Be sure to give Ryan a follow on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/celestron_swanson/ If you enjoyed this episode please consider becoming a gues...

Frank Thorp V is a journalist and correspondent known for his work with NBC News. He's been involved in covering various political events at Capitol Hill and the White House. Thorp is recognized for his insightful reporting and analysis on political matters and has been a prominent figure in the realm of political journalism. Did we mention, he also shoot film? From disposable to large format, Fra...

Frederick Scott Archer was an English sculptor and photographer credited with inventing the wet plate collodion process, a significant advancement in 19th-century photography. This process involved coating glass plates with a light-sensitive collodion solution, enhancing the efficiency of photography. Mathew Brady, an American photographer, is renowned as the "father of photojournalism" for docume...

For the gentleman who need no introduction, Ryan Casillas. Give a listen and follow Ryan on Instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/ryanquesadilla/ If you enjoyed this episode please consider becoming a guest sponsor! Visit our Patreon for more details.  https://www.patreon.com/phxfilmrevival Don't forget to follow us on our socials!

Weegee, whose real name was Arthur Fellig, was a renowned American photographer and photojournalist. He gained fame in the mid-20th century for his gritty and often shocking black-and-white photographs of crime scenes, accidents, and urban life in New York City. Weegee's work was characterized by its raw and unflinching portrayal of the city's underbelly, capturing the harsh realities of crime, po...

The average life of a roll of film often ends as soon as the images are scanned into digital files and are discarded never to be handled by the photographer again. Heck, up until the last few years, Walgreens and CVS would develop your film and wouldn't even offer to return your negatives as it was seen as an unnecessary cost in handling.  Sadly, many film photographers are not informed or educate...

Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientist and inventor who is best known for his pioneering work in the field of photography. He is credited with inventing the "calotype" or "talbotype" process, which was an early photographic method using paper negatives. This innovation laid the foundation for modern photography, as it allowed multiple positive prints to be produced from a single negative, unlike...

After being a long time follower on Instagram, we finally got to chat with Liz Potter. From silver gelatin prints, to emulsion lifts, to hand colored prints, Liz does it all. Working with a mix of different cameras, techniques and holding a degree in journalism, Liz captures the life of the American Southwest in the small town of Alpine, Texas. A true artist to her craft! Give her a follow on Inst...

In continuing our research on the history of photography, Stacy fills us in on the life of Louis Daguerre. Credited with inventing one of the first forms of photography, Daguerre would go down in history as a scientist who brought the worlds attention to this new concept. Using iodine, mercury vapor and a highly polished silver plate, Daguerre was able to not only capture an image but keep it from...

When he exposes himself to film, the silver grains blush. Light has only once traveled the speed of Matt. He can develop a negative back into a latent image. He is the most interesting Matt in the world.   All jokes aside, it was nice catching up with Matt Beaty from Hidden Light in Flagstaff, Arizona. He fills us in on the alluring process of platinum palladium printing as well as what he's got g...