Earlier this summer, I set out on a mission to try as many expired films as I could possibly get my hands on. This little project was part technical: I wanted to see how expired films behaved based on brand, age, and how they were stored, but it was also part philosophical: the not-knowing and element of chance involved with expired film appealed to me. Another thing that appealed to me about expired film was the search for it! I stayed away from eBay, and lead myself on somewhat of a film scavenger hunt. I found it in thrift stores, antique stores, and best of all, had film donated to me by friends and family. I’m happy to say that I have acquired well over 100 rolls of film this summer, and spent only about $15 total over three months –  thank you Janelle, Erin, Georgia, Cara & Michael!

While expired film may not be for everyone, I think that when you love it, you love it! I know I do. From the grain, to the often wild/wacky color shifts, to the sheer enjoyment of letting go and embracing the fact that you do not have 100% control over your final image.

Here are some of my favorite shots from the summer, with the type of film listed in the description:

Fuji Xtra

Fuji Xtra

Fuji Super HQ

Fuji Super HQ

Fuji Neopan

Fuji Neopan

Fuji Neopan

Fuji Neopan

Kodak Gold 200

Kodak Gold 200

Kodak Gold 200

Kodak Gold 200

Kodak Gold 200

Kodak Gold 200

Kodak Elitechrome

Kodak Elitechrome

Kodak Elitechrome

Kodak Elitechrome

 ~Anna~

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