Posts by Author: David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
First Prints from the New Leica Monopan 50 Film
Oct 28, 2025
David Prochnow
Leica Camera AG keeps rolling out new product releases that celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the Leica I camera’s commercial debut. The latest in…
A Real Whodunit: Who Killed the Camera? The AI Did It!
Oct 27, 2025
David Prochnow
[Please note: all photographs in this article are fake AI-generated images.] Dateline today-breaking news: the camera was found dead, today. The murder weapon? Artificial intelligence….
This is What Happens When You Leave Photographic Paper Outside for One Day
Oct 26, 2025
David Prochnow
One seller’s outdated or, even, fogged box of photographic paper that’s ready for a heavily discounted sale, could be your goldmine. That is, if you’re…
This One Fuji Trick Will Make Your Photos Look Like They Were Shot by a Time-Traveling Hipster
Oct 26, 2025
David Prochnow
If you’ve got a Fujifilm camera and you’re not using its film simulations, congratulations—you’re leaving about 75% of your camera’s charm untapped. Fujifilm’s film sims…
Make Digital Film Box Reminder Tabs – No Batteries Required – Using E-Paper Displays
Oct 22, 2025
David Prochnow
Chances are that you’ve experienced electronic paper or e-paper (also known as, e-ink) displays before you encountered this article. In fact, you might be reading…
Make Contact–a Revolutionary New Way to Print Contact Sheets
Oct 21, 2025
David Prochnow
As a follow-up to our article about using the Ars-Imago Lab-Box for developing your film, we now present a revolutionary new way to print your…
A+ or F in 3rd Grade Art Class? This Print Technique will Put You at the Head of the Class
Oct 21, 2025
David Prochnow
Every 3rd grader will tell you that the best material for making an art project is construction paper. It can be shaped, colored, and glued…
Don’t Do it in the Dark! Develop 35mm & 120 Film in Broad Daylight with this System
Oct 15, 2025
David Prochnow
Using a professional laboratory for the development of your 35mm and 120 film can levy two unexpected and costly burdens on you. The first, and…
No Camera, No Darkroom, No Problem – Make Instant Photograms
Oct 12, 2025
David Prochnow
László Moholy-Nagy was a maestro at making photograms. In its simplest terms, a photogram is a photograph that is made without a camera. Typically, this…
Could Polaroid Film Backs and Packfilm Cameras be Primed for a Comeback? Ask Light Lens Lab…
Oct 10, 2025
David Prochnow
It’s always a bit of a head scratcher when a company deviates from their bread-and-butter product line; like a Tesla flamethrower or Kodak clothing or…