Christie Fitzpatrick is a Whistler, BC-based film photographer and writer. Between hike, bike, ski, and surf adventures, she can be found in your town’s dingiest dive bar sipping an IPA.
![Olympus Mju II Review: The Ultimate 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4w61D6kjmJ9XoGoJXf7Xjz/e0411835a7832b001bf2829594509c6a/christie-fitzpatrick-mju-review-camera.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A pro photographer's take on the trendy little 35mm rangefinder first released in 1997 (spoiler: it shoots above its class in nearly all conditions)
![10 Best 35mm Film Cameras for Photographers of All Skill Levels](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4yGLIJPulm1HhGjAfGDQ5P/aee28f1b4db66eae13c3e68e8f933a64/best-35mm-film-cameras-nikonos-v.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
From film world icons and titanium grails to slept-on point and shoots, this expert-curated guide outlines the top cameras for all budgets + abilities
![The 11 Best Medium Format Film Cameras for All Photographers in 2024](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2THxPXN80AxTRGPETPFSLl/5d794cbb587f13c15391d895662ef5c8/medium-format-cameras-lifestyle.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
With larger negatives, medium format film cameras produce images that have more detail, dynamic range, and depth
![The 10 Best Travel Backpacks for Women, Tested & Approved](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6FFtAu7f4cRbbM1qkckWJz/f12eb13a5064fed462738fb22ff761fc/best-womens-travel-backpacks-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Whether you need a size-appropriate carry-on for flights or a waterproof bag for wet outings, these travel backpacks have you covered
![The Best 35mm Film for All Photographers and Situations](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5IV5co85HjyYBn56Za2Pu6/cc12216918c66cd0505d604d72a5efdd/best-35mm-film-unsplash-eyespeak.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Not sure which kind of 35mm film to use for a cloudy day? What about for a Wes Anderson look? We've got the answers
![14 Film Photos That Show Friluftsliv—Norway's Ethos of a Life Outdoors](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5fD3nIIdNRCXzrLQvWjGTG/18e4c7a3baa01ddc8369a03faaa1b093/christie-fitzpatrick-norway-friluftsliv-photo-essay-6.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
With a right to roam that's enshrined in law, outdoor kindergartens, and nation-wide summer vacation, Norway takes outdoor culture to new heights
![Everything You Need to Know About Buying & Shooting With Slide Film](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6UkD9dNUWAXdKEZ2irS0GY/0bb496cdaae9c2cb648f9dfac8decfcd/christie-fitzpatrick-slide-film-6.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Color negative film, reversal film, transparency film, E-6—slide film goes by many names but understanding and using it is much more straightforward
![5 Snow Photography Tips for Film Photographers, According to the Pros](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3a2aMM1C7LZyYOnvZrv9zQ/311e415ed493f38a9a9b4426ecd2bdcc/taylor-burk-shooting-film-in-snow-27.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
How to still get the shot when the cold temps set your fingers fumbling, glare plays tricks on your light meter, and sunny 16 won't cut it
![Nikonos V Review: The Ultimate Film Camera for Outdoor Adventure](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/BKVUlFotox3bQeeQtM5Ch/4488e38e6aedfeca39ebbf762571a09f/Christie-Fitzpatrick-nikonos-v-review-20.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Developed by Jacques Cousteau and introduced in 1963, this iconic waterproof Nikon has a lot to live up to, so we took it to Costa Rica for a test
![Chasing the Famous & Rare Golden Larch in North Cascades National Park](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/28ixZUDVCZmigd8tqdJBJv/e331a462e61c7304c2f82630172d524c/Christie-FitsPatrick-north-cascades-larches-30.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Medium format photos from deep in the rugged alpine of Washington State, where each fall for rare moment a brilliant gold hue overtakes the evergreen