Friends of Photography Group
The Friends of Photography Group (FoPG) is a film photography group based in Melbourne, Australia. It was formed in early 2015 over a weekend…
Articles Written By: David Tatnall
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How to make a 2×5 adaptor for 4×5 film holders by David Tatnall
I don’t like to crop my negatives; in fact I almost always make my photographs by composing them to the very edge of the…
Review: Bergger Pancro400 Sheet Film by David Tatnall
Context This film was tested in the field rather than in controlled light conditions. A spot meter and the zone system were used to calculate…
Exhibition: Iceland – An Uneasy Calm – Tim Rudman
"Icelanders know that the recent chaos caused to air travellers around the world after the volcanic eruptions by Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull could be as nothing…
Exhibition: Mike Ware – Iron & Icons
Blanco Negro presents Dr Mike Ware’s Iron & Icons. 28 June - 11 August 2017 About the processes: Since the first days of photography there…
Review: SP-445 compact developing tank by David Tatnall
This new compact 4 x 5 developing system is a welcome addition to large format photography. Designed by Timothy Gilbert a US engineer and photographer…
Book Review: Edward Weston: One Hundred Twenty-Five Photographs
Edward Weston: One Hundred Twenty-Five Photographs. Text by Steve Crist. Published by AMMO Books 2011. USD 250.00 (limited edition) “Yet, the strength and…
Acros 100 sheet film to be discontinued
From May 2018 Acros 100 in 4x5 and 8x10 sheet film sizes will no longer be in production, Fujifilm announced on their website recently. Fuji…
Exhibition: For Love of The Dark
For The Love of The Dark is a visual compendium of dark room works from some of Australia’s most accomplished print makers. Showcasing the…