On this episode of Negative Influence, I sit down with Brian Blazer to talk about the current state, and uncertain future, of film photography.

We get into the influencer fueled resurgence of analog, whether social media is preserving the craft or turning it into performance, and how hype, scarcity, and rising prices are reshaping the community. We also talk about YouTube’s role in romanticizing the process, the line between education and selling, and whether the “film look” has become more about aesthetics than substance.

It’s an honest conversation about nostalgia, authenticity, and what survives when you strip away the gear, the trends, and the algorithm.

If you shoot film, think about shooting film, or just enjoy watching grown adults argue over grain structure, Brian is the guy for you.

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