Meet Our FilmProcessing Brand Ambassadors!

Earlier this year we opened up our brand ambassador programme for the very first time to join our existing brand ambassador, Chris Evans.

We have loved being a part of the thriving and very much growing film community, and we were looking to select 5 ambassadors who were just as passionate about film and the community as us!

To say we were absolutely blown away with the incredible of amount applications we received would be an understatement. The talent, quality and enthusiasm that so many share for film is super special.

So, we'd love to introduce you all to our newest brand ambassadors, along with some snippets from their journey so far, tips for anyone new wanting to get into film, along with some of their stunning film photography to inspire your own journey.

Meet Our FilmProcessing Brand Ambassadors!

Elliot - @the_light_session

Elliot's been on our radar for a long time at FilmProcessing, he's a hugely talented film photographer, and illustrator having created some beautiful illustrations for FilmProcessing in recent years.

Elliot is based in Dover on the sunny Kent coast and has been shooting on film since he was a kid, he snaps a range of subjects but mainly focuses on architecture and street scenes. He's also been an avid user of FilmProcessing for all of his film processing needs.

We caught up with Elliot to get the low down on his favourite film image (yes - we made him choose), how he got into film, and his top piece of advice for anyone looking to get started with film photography.

Fave image? “My favourite photo at the moment is one where I captured someone swimming in Dover Harbour. Nobody believes that I shot it there and I love how this guy is just floating in a seemingly endless calm sea of blue”.

“I got into photography when I started university, my course required you to have a 35mm film SLR and my Dad kindly gave me his. We learnt how to develop our film and make prints, it was such a cool process. Ever since then I’ve been fascinated with cameras, photography and going out shooting.”

Best tip for getting started? “My top tip is always have spare batteries if your camera needs them! I know it’s a bit of a boring one, but I’ve found most film cameras give little warning when the battery is about to go. It’s a heart-sinking moment finding a great scene and then the camera locks up when it’s out of juice (it’s happened to me and now I always keep a spare in my bag). Other than that just enjoy it and shoot as much as possible”.

Here are some of Elliot's favourite images, and don't forget to drop him a follow to see more of his work.

Louise - @camera_commuter

We're so excited to have Louise onboard, based in Battersea, London, Louise had the pleasure of growing up with film, revisiting it back in her 30's.

She's now in her 50's and loves to see people her age also using film, whilst seeing younger people embrace it wholeheartedly too. Louise believes in reverse mentoring, and younger people have given her new perspectives especially with medium format film photography.

Take a look at Louise's favourite photo, how she got into film growing up and her sterling advice for film photography beginners.

Fave image? "My favourite is the Lomo Turquoise of the girls at Notting Hill Carnival as they were having such a great day and the joy shows on their faces".

"I grew up with film. I tried digital for a while but found it wasn't as good as my Dad's slides from the 70s even though it was endlessly promoted as the future. I discovered medium format via the Lomo Diana and that was the start of falling back in love".

Best tip for getting started? "Dive in with a cheap 35mm SLR or old rangefinder and don't worry about not knowing the technical niceties. Be experimental. Film is for everyone".

Get inspired with more of Louise's snaps below.

Joseph - @josephsfilm

We've been admiring Joseph's photography for a long time at FilmProcessing, and we loved his application!

Joseph has been shooting since August 2023 and reckons he's probably shot around 40 films since then, processing them all with us - thanks Joseph!

He loves the way film captures a moment—far more powerfully than his phone ever could—combined with the anticipation of waiting for the photos to be developed. We both agree that nothing compares to the excitement of finally getting your images back from the lab!

Get inspired with some of Joseph's film shots, how he got into film and his top piece of advice for those getting started in film.

Fave photo? “It's really difficult to pick my favourite photo, but when I look back at my catalogue of photos this one stands out as one I'm really proud of. The way the three figure move through the frame, the slight blur and the warm lights of the Barcelona streets make for a photo rich in feeling. And feeling is what makes a great photo stand out”.

“I was first inspired to start shooting film, when I saw an old film camera from the 1970s, on a shelf in my house. At the time (a couple years ago) I was 16 and had no real concept of photography that wasn't on my phone or a digital camera. The process of loading the film and manually winding it on, opened my eyes to analogue photography and I have been enjoying it since. I like the way film provides an alternative to the spam style of photography that we've been given by our phones”.

Best piece of advice for getting started? “My advice to anyone looking to get into film photography would be to take your camera everywhere. Film photography is superior at capturing the feelings in a scene and so, in my experience, the best photos come organically. To get the best photos, you have to be ready when the light falls right and the scene comes together, so I always try and take my camera everywhere I go”.

Enjoy looking at some of Joseph's favourite shots below.

Sophie - @sophiieemaria

Sophie is a Leica film travel photographer based in East Sussex and has been shooting on film since April 2024. We've been seeing Sophie's scans come through the lab in that time, and her shots always have us dreaming of being where they're captured!

She loves shooting film because it captures the true essence and feeling of a moment in a way digital simply can’t replicate. Whether it’s the bustling streets of Old Town in Dubrovnik or the calm stillness of a beach in Menorca, her photography carries a sense of nostalgia that film naturally brings to life.

Sophie gave us the lowdown on how she got into shooting, her fave film image and her top piece of advice for those looking to get started with film photography.

“My favourite photo was taken in Cavtat. I love how everything feels in harmony and the hazy horizon gives it this dreamy, peaceful atmosphere. It’s the kind of scene that makes me want to slow down and just keep walking into it”.

“I started shooting because I wanted to capture the little moments and places that made me feel something. The kind of moments you want to remember exactly as they were. Film photography felt like the most authentic way to do that”.

Best piece of advice? “Don’t feel disheartened if your first rolls don’t look how you expected. Film has its own character, and sometimes the shots you think are ‘mistakes’ end up being the most interesting and meaningful; embrace the surprises”.

We can't promise you'll not want to book a flight after seeing these shots...

Sam - @samuel_joseph

Sam is a Lincolnshire based photographer with a love for shooting motorsports, and capturing people working on cars, racing, drifting and showing cars. We particularly loved Sam's story for how he got into film, and one I'm sure many can relate to today.

He also likes to take landscape shots, mainly large format, but loves the other mediums too!

We got Sam to share how he got into film, his fave photo, as well as his top tip for those wanting to get into film photography.

Fave photo? “My favourite still is my black and white Ferrari Dino Car Shot, only because I just stumbled across this car in the carpark at cadwell race course. It was there amongst all the normal cars and there was this beam of light shining down on the chrome. It was the first photo that blew me away clarity wise, I couldn’t believe how crisp it came out for a handheld shot. It was one of my earliest days out with my first medium format camera the Bronica ETRSi.”

“I’ve always been into cameras, but the thing that really made it all take off for me was when I discovered my great grandad’s 1950s Rolleicord TLR in my grandmas attic, years back. It was perfectly preserved, infact it still had some film in which I did get developed, there was a couple of shots from malta, 1960s…in it. I still shoot with it today and it continues to be my favourite shooting experience out of all my cameras and the results are great no matter what film goes through it. It looks and feels so cool, the pinnacle of manual film cameras I say!”.

Top tip? “I think a top tip for anyone getting into film is to shoot black and white first, its much more forgiving and great to practice with, it keeps things simple and allows you to focus on the subject. Also black and white is a unique perspective the eye doesn’t capture so looking back at your results is always better than you expect!”.

Have a browse through some more sample shots from Sam below.

We're so excited to have these 5 talented individuals onboard at FilmProcessing and we can't wait to see more from them in the coming months. We can't wait to see them shape our brand ambassador programme at FilmProcessing. Head over to their Instagram profiles to see more of their film photography!

Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who applied this time, and keep your eyes peeled for more openings in the future.