Film Photography Podcast

In this special bonus episode of the Film Photography Podcast, co-host Owen McCafferty sits down with Film Photography Project founder Michael Raso to discuss an entirely new creative journey — music composition and electronic sound design. Michael shares the story behind his debut album Synth Waves From Space, a nostalgic synth-pop and retro-electronic project inspired by the eerie atmosphere and imaginative science fiction worlds of Nigel Kneale’s classic Quatermass films and television serials.

The conversation explores how decades of filmmaking, podcasting, analog media preservation, and vintage electronics ultimately led Michael toward creating his first full-length music project. Blending pulsing synthesizers, vintage-inspired melodies, and cosmic mood pieces, Synth Waves From Space channels the spirit of 1950s sci-fi cinema through a modern DIY electronic music lens. Owen and Michael also discuss creativity when taking on a new art form, the crossover between film culture and music production, and why it’s never too late to begin creating in an entirely new medium.

Music at the FPP On-Line Store: https://filmphotographystore.com/collections/music-movies-from-the-film-photography-podcast

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 381 – June 20, 2026 - 

The Jersey Boys are back! In Episode 381 of the Film Photography Podcast, Michael Raso, John Fedele, and Mark Dalzell celebrate 620 Film Day with a lively discussion of cameras, film, music, and analog adventures.

Mark reviews the stylish 1950s Sabre 620 and Imperial Mark XII Flash cameras, shares his experiences shooting Harman Phoenix Azure film, and recounts recent estate-sale film discoveries.

Michael announces the launch of the new Music from the Podcast section at the FPP Store, featuring his debut synthwave album Synth Waves from Space alongside other favorite FPP music releases. John takes a look at Minolta's innovative automatic 35mm camera lineup, including the groundbreaking Minolta 7000. Plus, listener letters and much more!

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 380 – June 15, 2026 - Join Michael Raso, Owen McCafferty, and Trev Lee as they gather around the in-person roundtable to discuss all things film photography. Episode features a look at the Kodak Snapic A1 35mm point-and-shoot camera, a conversation about common mistakes made by photographers new to film, listener letters, and plenty of analog enthusiasm.

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Psssst! If you've been listening to the FPP for a while, you've probably heard Michael Raso and Owen McCafferty occasionally break into a drawn-out "Ahhhh, the French..." followed by an impression of legendary filmmaker Orson Welles.

If you've ever wondered what that's all about, FPP episode 380 has the answer! Owen takes a brief detour into film and television history to explain who Orson Welles was, how he became one of cinema's most influential figures, and the story behind the infamous late-1970s Paul Masson wine commercial outtakes that inspired the phrase.

Film Photography Podcast – Episode 379 - 
June 1, 2026

It's the Top ’O The Month Movie Film Podcast with Michael Raso, Owen McCafferty, and Mat Marrash!

In this episode:

Vintage Visuals Super 8 development reel discussion

Proper storage of unexposed motion picture film

Exploring the Magazine 16 format

Double 8 shooting and handling tips

Listener letters and questions

Motion picture film news, advice, and conversation

Whether you're shooting Super 8, Double 8, 16mm, or just getting started with movie film, there's something here for every analog filmmaker.

Join Michael Raso, John Fedele, and Owen McCafferty for another roundtable edition of the Film Photography Podcast as they dive into listener letters, camera talk, film stocks, and the joys of shooting analog photography in 2026.

In this episode:

Listener letters and community feedback

Film photography discussion and analog experiences

Thoughts on cameras, film shooting, and creativity

Michael reflects on the legacy of New Jersey broadcaster Floyd Vivino

Remembering the influence of local television and independent media voices

The Film Photography Podcast is the podcast for people who love to shoot film - still photography, movie film, instant film, and everything analog.