In today’s fast-paced world, slowing down is a gift. That’s why I love film photography so much. It’s a process that encourages patience, balance, and mindfulness.
And in an era of endless short videos and shrinking attention spans, taking the time to read can be refreshing. Through this page, I’ll share my personal journey with film photography through text, and hoping you can learn from it along the way. Let’s slows down together, one frame at a time.
What you can expect here:
📸 My personal journey on film photography — Stories, thoughts, and experiences from my ongoing love with film. Lessons from the darkroom, quiet moments behind the lens, and everything in between.
🧘🏻 Life reflections — Slow, honest notes on life, growth, and the in-between spaces. Observations beyond photography, but often shaped by it.
🤝🏻 Recent intersections — Conversations and moments where the paths meet. Interviews, stories, and insights from fellow photographers, artists, and friends, exploring their work, thoughts, and process.
✨ Recommendations — Occasional picks and personal tips. Anything from photo gear to photo books, books that can improve you as a photographer, places worth visiting, or small joys of living in Japan.
If you’d like to support my journey a little further (Supporter Exclusive), you’ll also get:
🎞 Film experiments — Practical takeaways from my tests with both fresh and expired films: exposure test, surprises, and mistakes to avoid. Save time, money, and frustration when you try them yourself.
📚 Creative reviews — Insights from books on photography, art, and creativity. Not just reviews, but how the ideas can spark your own projects and expand your perspective.
🎬 Behind the scenes — Lessons from my videography and YouTube journey: editing workflows, storytelling experiments, even what I learn from testing analytics. Useful whether you’re making videos or just curious about creative process.
💡 Extra value — Occasional tips and small breakthroughs that I find too helpful to keep to myself. Techniques, tools, or reflections that can make your creative path a bit smoother.
Life outside Substack
You can find me and let’s connect here:
🎞️ Instagram — @notmegapixels
🐦 Twitter — @muhraufan
🎥 YouTube — @notmegapixels
🖥️ Personal Website — notmegapixels.jp
🤝🏻 If you want to support my work — buy me a coffee or buy my photobook
If any of this resonates, I’d be happy to have you in the frame—feel free to subscribe and stay a little longer.
Cheers,
Raufan.
