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Film Fridays

Film Fridays
Film Friday - June 20th, 2025. Ilford HP5+ Film Review
Film Friday - June 20th, 2025. Ilford HP5+ Film Review
Film Friday - June 13th, 2025. Fomapan 100 Film Review
Film Friday - June 13th, 2025. Fomapan 100 Film Review
Film Friday - June 6th, 2025. Ilford Ortho Plus Film Review
Film Friday - June 6th, 2025. Ilford Ortho Plus Film Review
Film Friday - May 30th, 2025. Polaroid 600 B&W and Color Film Review
Film Friday - May 30th, 2025. Polaroid 600 B&W and Color Film Review
Film Friday - May 23rd, 2025. Ilford XP2 Super Film Review
Film Friday - May 23rd, 2025. Ilford XP2 Super Film Review
Film Friday - May 16, 2025. Kodak Pro Image 100 Film Review
Film Friday - May 16, 2025. Kodak Pro Image 100 Film Review
Film Friday - May 9th, 2025. Fomapan 200 Creative Film Review
Film Friday - May 9th, 2025. Fomapan 200 Creative Film Review
Film Friday - May 2nd, 2025. Lomography Lomochrome Purple Film Review
Film Friday - May 2nd, 2025. Lomography Lomochrome Purple Film Review
Film Friday - April 25th, 2025. Ilford FP4 Plus Film Review
Film Friday - April 25th, 2025. Ilford FP4 Plus Film Review
Film Friday - April 18, 2025. Kodak Gold 200 Film Review
Film Friday - April 18, 2025. Kodak Gold 200 Film Review
Film Friday - April 11th, 2025. Cinestill 50D Film Review
Film Friday - April 11th, 2025. Cinestill 50D Film Review
Film Friday - April 4, 2025. Kodak TMax 400 Film Review
Film Friday - April 4, 2025. Kodak TMax 400 Film Review
Film Friday - March 28th, 2025. Candido 200, 400 and 800 Films
Film Friday - March 28th, 2025. Candido 200, 400 and 800 Films
Film Friday - March 21st, 2025. Kodak ColorPlus 200 Film Review
Film Friday - March 21st, 2025. Kodak ColorPlus 200 Film Review
Film Friday - March 14th, 2025. Fomapan 400 Action Film Review
Film Friday - March 14th, 2025. Fomapan 400 Action Film Review
Film Friday - March 7th, 2025. Rollei Retro 400S Film Review
Film Friday - March 7th, 2025. Rollei Retro 400S Film Review
Film Friday - Lomochrome Color '92 Sun-Kissed Film Review
Film Friday - Lomochrome Color '92 Sun-Kissed Film Review
Film Friday - February 28th, 2025. Ilford Delta 400 Film Review
Film Friday - February 28th, 2025. Ilford Delta 400 Film Review
Film Friday - February 21st, 2025. Kodak Portra 160 Film Review
Film Friday - February 21st, 2025. Kodak Portra 160 Film Review
Film Friday - February 14th, 2025. Bergger Pancro 400 Film Review
Film Friday - February 14th, 2025. Bergger Pancro 400 Film Review
 

Inspiration

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Inspiration
Alvin's Corner: Love and Sprockets
Alvin's Corner: Love and Sprockets
On Pinhole, pt. 4: Parting impressions
On Pinhole, pt. 4: Parting impressions
On Pinhole, pt. 3 - You've been foreshortened.
On Pinhole, pt. 3 - You've been foreshortened.
On pinhole, Part 2: The imaginary nature of time
On pinhole, Part 2: The imaginary nature of time
On pinhole, Part 1: What you gain when you give up your lens
On pinhole, Part 1: What you gain when you give up your lens
Book Review: The New Black Vanguard
Book Review: The New Black Vanguard
Black Photographers
Black Photographers
Domesticity
Domesticity
Macro Photography
Macro Photography
So... You've Been Quarantined
So... You've Been Quarantined
Artist In Solitude: Faulkner Short
Artist In Solitude: Faulkner Short
Minox with David Paulin
Minox with David Paulin
Artist In Solitude: Sarah Graves
Artist In Solitude: Sarah Graves
Artist in Solitude: Sophia Diaz
Artist in Solitude: Sophia Diaz
Artist in Solitude: Molly Strohl
Artist in Solitude: Molly Strohl
Tintypes with Ashley Jennings
Tintypes with Ashley Jennings
The Analog Profiles: Marissa Marino
The Analog Profiles: Marissa Marino
Light and time May Not be Endangered Species but we are Still Always Losing Them
Light and time May Not be Endangered Species but we are Still Always Losing Them
Safelight
Safelight
Vivian Maier’s 1950s Self-Portraiture and the Invisibility of the Unmarried Woman
Vivian Maier’s 1950s Self-Portraiture and the Invisibility of the Unmarried Woman
 

Technical

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Technical
Leica M Lenses & how to identify them
Leica M Lenses & how to identify them
Enter the Infrared
Enter the Infrared
Leica M3 'One Corner': Identifying an Icon
Leica M3 'One Corner': Identifying an Icon
Leica M3 Black Paint: Shooting with a Legendary Camera
Leica M3 Black Paint: Shooting with a Legendary Camera
Test Roll with the Light Lens Lab 50mm f2 Cooke Speed Panchro Replica Lens
Test Roll with the Light Lens Lab 50mm f2 Cooke Speed Panchro Replica Lens
Living with the Canon 50mm f0.95 "Dream Lens"
Living with the Canon 50mm f0.95 "Dream Lens"
Hasselblad XPan 45mm vs 90mm Lens Comparison
Hasselblad XPan 45mm vs 90mm Lens Comparison
LOMO LC-A Minitar-1 32mm f2.8 Art Lens - History, Unboxing, and First Impressions
LOMO LC-A Minitar-1 32mm f2.8 Art Lens - History, Unboxing, and First Impressions
Light Lens Lab 50mm f2 Elcan Replica Review - vs Leica 50mm f2 Summicron DR
Light Lens Lab 50mm f2 Elcan Replica Review - vs Leica 50mm f2 Summicron DR
Light Lens Lab 35mm f2 8-Element Summicron Replica - Review & Sample Images
Light Lens Lab 35mm f2 8-Element Summicron Replica - Review & Sample Images
Adox Color Mission Film Review: First Roll Impressions
Adox Color Mission Film Review: First Roll Impressions
Fuji Acros II Film Review
Fuji Acros II Film Review
Nikon Nikonos
Nikon Nikonos
Flying with film, X-rays, TSA and other fun stuff, Part 2.
Flying with film, X-rays, TSA and other fun stuff, Part 2.
Flying with film, X-rays, TSA and other fun stuff.
Flying with film, X-rays, TSA and other fun stuff.
CatLABS X 80 Film Review
CatLABS X 80 Film Review
Shooting Super 8 Today, Part III
Shooting Super 8 Today, Part III
Shooting Super 8 Today, Part II
Shooting Super 8 Today, Part II
Shooting Super 8 Today, Part I
Shooting Super 8 Today, Part I
Darkroom Printing- A Harmony of Art and Science
Darkroom Printing- A Harmony of Art and Science
 

Interviews

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Interviews
Three Indigenous Photographers Share Their Thoughts on Film, Identity, and Their Creative Process
Three Indigenous Photographers Share Their Thoughts on Film, Identity, and Their Creative Process
The Art(hur) of the Camera Sale
The Art(hur) of the Camera Sale
The Analog Profiles: Katharine Jacobs
The Analog Profiles: Katharine Jacobs
Chris Gampat - The Phoblographer
Chris Gampat - The Phoblographer
Drinking with Jake (Round Five) – Heidi Kirkpatrick
Drinking with Jake (Round Five) – Heidi Kirkpatrick
Rescued Film Project Interview : Levi Bettwieser
Rescued Film Project Interview : Levi Bettwieser
Drinking with Jake (Round Four) – Mike Bain
Drinking with Jake (Round Four) – Mike Bain
Drinking with Jake (Round Three) – Ray Bidegain
Drinking with Jake (Round Three) – Ray Bidegain
The Pinhole Camera Makers and Users
The Pinhole Camera Makers and Users
How to Run your Own Instant Film Photo Booth
How to Run your Own Instant Film Photo Booth
Interview with Clarke Galusha
Interview with Clarke Galusha
Jake’s speech at the Portland Art Museum – The Decisive Morning
Jake’s speech at the Portland Art Museum – The Decisive Morning
Drinking With Jake (Round Two) – Blue Mitchell
Drinking With Jake (Round Two) – Blue Mitchell
Drinking with Jake (Round Zero) – Jason Kelley
Drinking with Jake (Round Zero) – Jason Kelley
Drinking With Jake (Round One) – Chris Bennett
Drinking With Jake (Round One) – Chris Bennett
 

Topical news

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Topical News
The 2025 Ilford ULF Campaign is Underway!
The 2025 Ilford ULF Campaign is Underway!
Blue Moon Camera’s Garage Sale Saturday: May 17th 9am-12pm.
Blue Moon Camera’s Garage Sale Saturday: May 17th 9am-12pm.
WPPD Pinhole Picnic Event! April 27th, 2025 at Laurelhurst Park
WPPD Pinhole Picnic Event! April 27th, 2025 at Laurelhurst Park
2024 Annual Customer Show
2024 Annual Customer Show
Ryan Claypool Photo Opening - November 2nd, 2024
Ryan Claypool Photo Opening - November 2nd, 2024
Blue Moon Camera Staff Show 2024 - Saturday, September 14th from 5:30pm-8pm
Blue Moon Camera Staff Show 2024 - Saturday, September 14th from 5:30pm-8pm
Kodak Film Walkabout with Tim Ryugo
Kodak Film Walkabout with Tim Ryugo
A Thousand Hours in the Sun: Skateboard and Community in North Portland show by Per Bjesse
A Thousand Hours in the Sun: Skateboard and Community in North Portland show by Per Bjesse
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day - April 28th, 2024
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day - April 28th, 2024
Diana F+ and Lomochrome Film Workshop
Diana F+ and Lomochrome Film Workshop
2023 Annual Customer Show
2023 Annual Customer Show
BMC x PDR Print Swap!
BMC x PDR Print Swap!
Blue Moon Camera Documentary Premiere and Annual Staff Show
Blue Moon Camera Documentary Premiere and Annual Staff Show
After Hours Mixer with Ilford Representatives
After Hours Mixer with Ilford Representatives
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2023 Picnic!
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2023 Picnic!
The Blue Moon at Blue Moon Camera Giveaway!
The Blue Moon at Blue Moon Camera Giveaway!
The Birth of Penny
The Birth of Penny
Comfort in Uncertain Times Photo Contest
Comfort in Uncertain Times Photo Contest
A brief letter from Tracy at our National Desk
A brief letter from Tracy at our National Desk
Life and business amid COVID-19
Life and business amid COVID-19
 

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