Film photography

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20 Film Photos from 4 Days of Hiking in Zion National Park

20 Film Photos from 4 Days of Hiking in Zion National Park

Desert season is here—here's a glimpse of the beloved park and its searing natural landscapes via the lens of one intrepid Los Angeles photographer

How Artist Jorge Obregón Paints Mexico's Tallest Volcanos en Plein air

How Famed Mexican Painter Jorge Obregón Turns His Country's Volcanoes Into Art

Photographer Luis Ortega accompanies the acclaimed artist into the field to paint Popocatépetl, Mexico's second tallest stratovolcano

Powder, Rails & 35mm Film at Vans Hi-Standard Series, Brighton Resort

Photo Essay: Powder & Rails at Brighton Resort's 2023 Vans Hi-Standard Series

A visual recap of the style-focused snowboard contest, where 32 of the most creative international pros competed for $20,000+ in equal prize money

5 Snow Photography Tips for Film Photographers, According to the Pros

This Is the Key to Shooting Film in the Winter, According to Pro Photographers

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

Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore

Chasing Waves & Changing Tides on Oahu's Legendary North Shore

A slice of life at the legendary Vans Pipe Masters where a glimpse at surfing's future shows community building remains in focus

Learning the Hard Way with Adventure Photographer Elijah Burton

Learning the Hard Way with Photographer, Pilot & Outdoorist Elijah Burton

Q&A with the Portland, OR-based surfer, mountain biker, and pilot on building community, cameras, and the joys of achieving in the face of failure

Japanese Alps Hiking Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Northern Japanese Alps

North of Tokyo in the Nagano, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures, the peaks collectively known as the Hida Mountains or Japanese Alps are a hiker's dream

Carry Your Camera & Film Every Day With Long Weekend Bag Collection

New Lifestyle Camera Bag Collection Let's You Tote Your Film Photo Gear In Style

A retro styled sling, tote, and camera pouch designed for daily use, from photo brand Moment and photographers Willem Verbeeck and Allison Simon

A Solo Guide to Fall in the Adirondack High Peaks Region

A Photographer's Guide to Fall in the Adirondack High Peaks Region

Vivid autumn landscapes, tips on the best spots for photographing, and what to bring when exploring this legendary New York area

A Hiker's Guide to the Japanese Alps' Mountain Hut Shelter System

A Guide to the Eclectic Mountain Huts & Hiking Shelters of the Japanese Alps

Japan has a long tradition of hiking—here, we dive into the system of mountain lodges where hikers can take shelter and find a warm, home cooked meal

The True Story of Island X, a Secret Surf Location in the Bering Sea

The Epic True Story Behind a Secret Surf Expedition Off the Shores of Russia

Photographer Mark McInnis shares images from a top-secret surf expedition to a remote Alaskan island, and his new book, half a decade in the making

Photo Essay: Weekend Canoe Camping in New York’s Adirondack Mountains

Photo Essay: Dreamy Weekend Canoe Camping Way Upstate

Meals cooked over an open fire, skinny dipping in the sunshine, hammock naps, lazy paddles, and generous whiskey pours in the great outdoors

How to Be a Good Adventure Buddy, According to Alex Strohl

Q&A: Photographer Alex Strohl on Film, Friendship & New Zine "Adventure Buddies"

Talking film photography and Adventure Buddies, Strohl's new zine project documenting human-powered trips with Isaac Johnston, Chris Burkard, and more

15 Film Photos of Adventure From a Free-wheeling Summer in New Zealand

Photo Essay: Exploring New Zealand's South Island by Camper Van

After living near Auckland for seven years, one professional expat photographer dedicates a final summer to seeking out adventure on the South Island

23 Film Photos From 72 Hours of Adventure in South Dakota

Photo Essay: 72 Hours in South Dakota, an Overlooked Mecca of Adventure

A long weekend travel guide to some of America’s most striking (and accessible) landscapes in the Black Hills, Badlands National Park, and beyond

Laugavegur Trail: All You Need to Know About Iceland's Famous Trek

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Iceland's Famous Laugavegur Trail

Spanning 34 miles in southern Iceland, this beloved route serves as a more adventurous alternative to the heavily touristed Ring Road

What It's Like to Learn to Surf in the Pacific Northwest in Your 30s

Photo Essay: What It's Like to Learn to Surf in Your 30s In the PNW

An ongoing photo series, "Bad Surfers" documents the brutal but sometimes fruitful quest to log wave time in an unforgiving corner of the country

A 100-Mile Reunion Hike Along the Rugged Arizona Trail

Photo Essay: A Grand Reunion on the Rugged Arizona Trail

After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)

DAYBREAK Is a New Magazine Celebrating Adventure & Design

Inside DAYBREAK, the Print Magazine Combining Gritty Adventure with Good Design

200 glossy pages of analog inspiration by the likes of Ben Moon, Judianne Thomson, Jamestown Revival, and magazine founder Tommy Moore

Surf, Seafood, and Solitude in Mexico's Secluded Baja Norte

Photo Essay: Surf, Seafood, and Solitude in Mexico's Baja Norte

23 film photos document a living daydream along the Pacific coast of Baja California

Photographing a Yosemite Atmospheric River on 120 & 35mm Film

13 Film Photos From a Moody, Weird-Weather Weekend in Yosemite

A late-fall trip into America's most-photographed valley proves that a crummy weather forecast can coax out some of its dreamiest views

Photo Essay: Vermont Sidecountry Through the Lens of a Stowe Local

19 Film Photos Show Life As a Local in the Mountains of Northern Vermont

Reflecting on 25 years spent snowboarding in, on, and around the dense forests of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's tallest Peak

Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern

Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern

A firsthand account of two rugged months spent living and working with the Forest Service in California's famed John Muir Wilderness

Chasing Waterfalls & Fall Foliage in New York's Catskill Mountains

Chasing Waterfalls & Fall Foliage in New York's Catskill Mountains

Trading the daily grind for cabin time, leaf peeping, and waterfall gazing during a rare midweek escape from NYC