SilvergrainClassics Issue 20 (Autumn 2023)

Featuring: FILM BUSINESS — who to back, who to question — plus THE STORY BEHIND THE WIDELUX REVIVAL, and HONG KONG'S VANISHING NEON SIGNS documented on motion picture film.

• The Photochemical Industry
Go behind the headlines as we examine the companies shaping the future of analog photography—and the ones raising difficult questions.

• Behind the Widelux Revival
Go behind the scenes of the Widelux revival and discover how research, engineering, and a shared vision made it possible.

• Take Kayo
Take Kayo documents Hong Kong's disappearing neon signs on motion picture film, preserving an important part of the city's visual history.

• Seeing in Black and White
Bruce Barnbaum explains how to recognize the tones, contrast, and relationships that create compelling monochrome photographs.

• 100 Years of 16mm Film
A century after its introduction, 16mm continues to inspire filmmakers, artists, and a new generation of analog storytellers.

• Modern Commercial Film Photography
Dan Rubin explains how shooting film helps photographers stand out, attract clients, and build successful businesses.

• Better Portraits Through Posing
Simple adjustments in posing can transform your portraits. Learn practical techniques that create more natural and engaging photographs.

• Polywarmtone on the Rocks
Bill Manning investigates one of darkroom printing's enduring favorites and what today's photographers can still learn from it.

• Six Inspiring Portfolios
Portraiture, street photography, landscapes, and personal projects come together in six portfolios from photographers spanning five continents.