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The Film Photographer's Handbook

Compose. Develop. Print.

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  • Paperback

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    1 September 2026

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Summary

Explore your analogue world with adventures in film, photography and motion: how to plan, set up and direct a shoot, then develop, process and print your work.

  • Includes a guide to cameras and accessories
  • Covers all the techniques you need to become more creative with your photography
  • Understand how to find, restore and re-purpose vintage equipment
  • Learn new skills or explore how to mix your media: be creative, be vibrant, be original!

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781446317853
ISBN-10:1446317854
Author:Chris Gatcum, Bavister Steve
Publisher:David & Charles
Imprint:David & Charles
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:1 September 2026
Weight:408g
Dimensions:14mm x 155mm x 218mm
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The Film Photographer's Handbook by Chris Gatcum - ISBN: 9781446317853
155 × 218 mm
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A4
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About The Author

Chris Gatcum

Chris Gatcum is a photographer, author, and editor with over 20 years of experience. His camera bag contains a wide array of film cameras, ranging from early box cameras and TLRs to large format and pinhole cameras. He is currently working on modifying an early large-format Speed Graphic to shoot paper negatives.

Gatcum has authored more than a dozen books on various camera-related subjects, including film photography, digital technology, and processing. His notable works include the best-selling The Beginner’s Photography Guide, Complete Photography, and Mastering Film Photography. He also contributes behind the scenes to numerous photography book projects for leading publishers.

He resides in Devon, England.

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