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The Film Photography Renaissance: What It Means for Portrait Retouching

The Film Photography Renaissance: What It Means for Portrait Retouching I’ve watched something fascinating unfold in the photography world over the past few years. Film photography—yes, actual 35mm film—has experienced a genuine revival in wedding and portrait work. But what strikes me most isn’t simply that film is back in style. It’s why this shift is happening, and what it reveals about how we approach beauty and retouching in our industry.

July 21, 2026

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Medium Format Cameras for Portrait Work: How Your Camera Choice Impacts Your Retouching Workflow

Medium Format Cameras for Portrait Work: How Your Camera Choice Impacts Your Retouching Workflow When we talk about portrait photography, we often focus on lighting, posing, and styling. But here’s something many retouchers don’t discuss enough: your camera system fundamentally shapes how you’ll edit your images later. I recently spent time working with two legendary medium format film cameras, and it fundamentally changed how I think about the relationship between capture and post-production.

April 20, 2026

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Why Film Photography Deserves a Place in Your Beauty Editing Workflow

The Resurgence of Film in Modern Beauty Photography I’ve been watching an interesting shift in the portrait and beauty photography community lately. While digital editing dominates our industry, more photographers and retouchers are turning back to film—not as nostalgia, but as a serious creative tool. This month’s renewed focus on analog photography reminds us that sometimes our best inspiration comes from looking backward. What Film Teaches Us About Color and Tone When you work exclusively in digital retouching, it’s easy to forget how film stocks approached color rendering.

April 6, 2026