Film Photography Podcast

Mat Marrash reviews the Intrepid Mark IV 8x10 and 4x5 cameras. Mat highlights the latest design improvements and shares his shooting experience, explaining why these cameras continue to lower the barrier to entry for large format film photography.

The Film Photography Podcast kicks off 2026 with a New Year’s Day Top ’O the Month episode, and it’s all about movie film. Michael Raso, Owen McCafferty, and Mat Marrash read listener letters, celebrate the Godfather of the Double 8 resurgence – Mr John Schwind and take a closer look at the classic Bolex C8 8mm camera. If you’re curious about shooting motion picture film, exploring 8mm film, or just enjoy thoughtful film talk with a friendly community, this episode is the perfect way to start the year.

Film Photography Podcast - Episode 358
 - Ring in the New Year with the FPP Jersey Crew! Michael Raso, John Fedele, and Mark Dalzell kick back for a lighthearted New Year’s Eve episode. Mark shares his experience shooting the 2024 solar eclipse on a Minolta X-700 using a Sears zoom lens with two stacked 2x teleconverters, and introduces a tiny curiosity: the 17.5mm Mini HIT camera. Plus, listener letters and more!

In this New Year’s Eve’s Eve episode, Michael Raso, Mat Marrash, Trev Lee, Leslie Lazenby, Mark O’Brien, and Owen McCafferty reflect on 2025 and share their creative aspirations for 2026. Trev discusses his first experience shooting with a Lomography MC-A 35mm camera, while Mat gives thumbs up to the new Intrepid Mark IV large format cameras. Plus, listener letters round out the episode. “Sometimes the best creative reset is just picking up a different camera and seeing where it takes you.”    - Trev Lee. TheDarkroom.com “Large format is alive and well, and Intrepid keeps making it more accessible.” - Mat Marrash, marrash.com “The goal for 2026 is simple: shoot more, overthink less.” - Michael Raso, FilmPhotographyProject.com

Film Photography Podcast - Holiday Episode 356 -  Holiday cheer fills the studio as Michael Raso is joined by Leslie Lazenby, Mat Marrash, Mark O’Brien, Owen McCafferty, and Trev Lee for a festive roundtable conversation including dives into the excitement surrounding the new Kodak Kodacolor 35mm color film. They also take a nostalgic look back at the history of Kodak VR color film and its place in photographic history. Wrapping things up in true holiday spirit, the conversation turns to the joy of making prints from your film photography - perfect for sharing meaningful, tangible images with friends and family during this special time of year.