Ustin

I’m a photographer and video editor with 20+ years of experience in visual storytelling. From color grading and editing to capturing timeless moments on film, I blend technical skill with creative vision. I’ve created over 30 online courses on video editing, color grading, and filmmaking, helping others master the craft. Now based in Thailand, I spend my time exploring stories through analog photography, digital editing, and travel.

Film Labs World Map (Find a Photo Lab in Your Area)

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Hand adding a pin to world map with film lab pins

Here’s a list of film photography labs, camera shops, film stock suppliers, scanning services, development labs, darkrooms, print shops, and everything else related to analog photography. You can switch between table view (default) and board view. To find a specific place or service, use the filters to select your country, city, or type of service. …

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Film Photography for Beginners: How I Got Hooked — And Why You Should Try It Too

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Ustin in Japan, Kyoto. Shot on Film

Intro: Film Photography Tips for Beginners (And Why It’s Easier Than You Think to Get Started) If you’ve been curious about film photography for beginners, you’re in the right place. The truth is that film photography doesn’t have to be complicated. And in a world of limitless memory cards and infinite megapixels, film offers something …

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Film Photography: Scanning with Fuji Frontier & Noritsu Minilabs

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Couple standing on a Tokyo street at sunset, shot on film with Pentax K2

In this post, you’ll discover my film photography scanning adventure — comparing Fuji Frontier and Noritsu film scanners versus manual editing of those same scans in Lightroom using the Negative Lab Pro plugin. All the photos you’ll see in this article are the resulting scans from: Fuji Frontier SP-3000 Noritsu HS-1800 My reprocessed scans using …

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