Hello and welcome back to Grainsplaining!

Today I sit down for a chat with my friend Holly @photoxcore_archive* Holly and I have both done some travelling with film recently. In this episode we discuss airport anxiety, the nightmare confusion of xray machines and our tips for travelling with film!

But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom, we also talk about the joys of travelling with film: amazing labs, the film community we have met across the globe and why you shouldn’t be put off by the daunting task of airport security!

I’ve also recruited Holly to help with our #IWDFrameTheGrain Event. We talk more about the event, why you should get involved, and hopefully encourage you to take part.

Shout outs in the episode: @a_guskaart @kalimcmillan @imageplayground @darkroomkt @analoguephotoexhibition @sistahspace_ @rinkokawauchi

*NB I’m building a reputation for audio issues! Sorry guys but during this call I was interrupted by a rainstorm (recording in a tin shed doesn’t make the best audio). We also realised Holly’s headphones weren’t working after finishing our call! I’ve done my best to edit out the echo but there might be a few robotic sounds. Bare with me…

It’s Women’s Month and we have a special charity print fundraiser underway! Check out our instagram feed for the details, and enter your work into the print sale with the hashtag #IWDFrameTheGrain

For the full information pack, follow this link: canva.com/design/DAF-_HO0bXA/HlZV8dTQmTf_3e721pwAgg/view?utm_content=DAF-_HO0bXA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @grainsplaining @emmajlloyd_ and if you would like to get in touch email us at grainsplaining@gmail.com

In our second episode of the Grainsplaining from the archives series, Emma talks to Peggy AKA @cameragocamera! Peggy is the legend behind the cameragocamera blog, which has been running since November 2015!

Peggy effectively runs her own camera wiki, trying and reviewing cameras, and then sharing them with the film world for us to enjoy. Peggy’s blog exists as a diary of her life with film, including experiments, DIY fixes, home developing, re-skinning cameras, and more! It truly is a treasure trove of information.

Peggy shares her wisdom on buying cameras and staying organised with film, including how to store your negatives! This was a lovely and spontaneous chat, recorded with one of Emma’s favourite ladies in film- enjoy!

Check out Peggy’s blog www.cameragocamera.com

It’s Women’s Month and we have a special charity print fundraiser underway! checkout our instagram feed for the details, and enter your work into the print sale with the hashtag #IWDFrameTheGrain

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @grainsplaining @alexandra_heron @emmajlloyd_ and if you would like to get in touch email us at grainsplaining@gmail.com

Hey filmies! Welcome to the first episode from our Grainsplaining from the archives mini series. In this episode Emma talks to Laura, AKA @lauz.cam about her journey with film photography, starting with DIY self portrait shoots at home during lockdown… all the way to working with magazines on paid shoots today!

We discuss some tips on self portraiture, and how this genre of photography can not only improve your skills as a photographer, but also act as a form of self care, and a big confidence booster!

Laura is full of inspiration on how to get started with self portraiture at home, as well as lots of useful knowledge on working in the photography industry.

There are some real gems in this episode, enjoy!

It’s Women’s Month and we have a special charity print fundraiser underway! checkout our instagram feed for the details, and enter your work into the print sale with the hashtag #IWDFrameTheGrain

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @grainsplaining @alexandra_heron @emmajlloyd_ and if you would like to get in touch email us at grainsplaining@gmail.com