Website banner comprising an old large format film camera pencil drawing of the left with the text: GRAINY PHOTOS, FILM PHOTOGRAPHY. A black-and-white photo on the right shows an arid landscape with a large dessicated tree in the left foreground with rolling hills in the mid and background.

Film photography

Welcome to my photo blog about film photography featuring photos of places in Spain. All the photos are shot on film (mostly black-and-white) using vintage cameras.

Let’s go and shoot some film…

My latest posts:
A black-and-white film photo of a Karst rock formation in El Torcal de Antequera

El Torcal de Antequera, Spain

Fifteen photos from El Torcal de Antequera, an area of outstanding natural beauty and arguably the best examples of karst limestone formation in Europe.

18 November 2024 · 3 min · Rom Gostomski
A black-and-white film photo of the town of Competa

Cómpeta

Twelve photos of Cómpeta and the surrounding area. Cómpeta is renowned for its traditional Andalusian architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, and stunning views.

9 November 2024 · 4 min · Rom Gostomski
A black-and-white photo of El Acebuchal nestling on the side of the valley.

El Acebuchal, the lost village

Everything you need to know about El Acebuchal. The photographs were shot on Kentmere film with a vintage Mamiya M645 camera.

30 October 2024 · 5 min · Rom Gostomski
A black-and-white film photo of

Classic Car Show

Photos from the Classic Car Show in Martos, October 2024. The photos were shot on Kentnere 100 film using a vintage Zeis Ikon Ikoflex camera.

12 October 2024 · 4 min · Rom Gostomski
A black-and-white film photo in Soportujar of two witches mixing a potion in a cauldron

A photo walk around Soportújar

Soportújar, often called the “Village of Witches, is a small white village in the Alpujarra region of Spain. Find out more, with thirty-seven film photos.”

3 May 2024 · 9 min · Rom Gostomski
A black-and-white film photo of the view of snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains from the stroll above Soportújar.

A stroll above Soportújar (Dam 24)

A spectacular walk high above Soportújar with stunning views. See 15 film photos shot with a Nikon FE2 from the walk, including the impressive 30 m waterfall on the Chico River.

2 May 2024 · 4 min · Rom Gostomski
A colour film photo of tiny blue Andalucian wildflowers.

Wildflowers in Andalucia

Andalucia, Spain, boasts a diverse range of wildflowers and this year, the flowers have been exceptional because of the rain several weeks ago. See fifteen colour film photos of wildflowers in Andalucia…

21 April 2024 · 4 min · Rom Gostomski
A black-and-white film photo of

Photographing wild garlic

Eleven photos of wild garlic flowers taken with a Mamiya M645 vintage camera… and the problem I had with Fomapan 200 film.

4 April 2024 · 6 min · Rom Gostomski
A black-and-white film photo in the centre of Potes showing the road bridge across the river. Beyond are townhouses with mountains in the mist in the background.

Potes

A tour of Potes with 21 film photos. Potes is a picturesque town in the foothills of the Picos de Europa mountain range, offering history, stunning natural scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities.

2 March 2024 · 7 min · Rom Gostomski
A black-and-white film photo of the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) in Ronda.

Ronda

Find out about Ronda in Spain, known for its stunning scenery, rich history, and cultural heritage - includes fifteen film photos of the most famous landmarks.

25 February 2024 · 8 min · Rom Gostomski