Shoot On Film -- by Ari Jaaksi
Welcome! I share my thoughts and experiences on photography. Mostly film, some paper, hardly any digital.

Traveling with Family, Shooting Only Film – Here’s Why

Making a Darkroom Print for a Neighbour Who Loves Classic Cars

From Rolleicord to Books: 8 Pivotal Moments in My Photography Journey

Darkroom to Photobook: The Joy of Physical Photography

Photography Changed the Way I See the World

Film Photography: My Go-To Films & Developers Explained 📸

Why My Photos Look Worse Than I Remember – And How to Fix It

Exploring Estonia: A Film Photography Journey Through Soviet Ruins and Baltic Landscapes

How to Control Details in Film Photography: Grain, Shadows & Printing Secrets

Why Photo Size Matters More Than You Think

How I Made a Photo Book (and Started a Publishing Company)

My New Photo Book – A Journey Through Photography & Silicon Valley

Why Printing in the Darkroom is Worth It | Copper Leg Residency

Finding My Unique Darkroom Style – Copper Leg Art Residency

Why I Put Aesthetics Above Everything Else in Photography

Why Film Photography Is More Than Just a "Look"

The Art of Simplicity and Tension: How a Song Can Teach Us Photographers

Easy Pinhole Photography – No Settings, No Focus, Just Light!

Why I Believe Photography Should Be Hard (Feel Free to Disagree)

How I Print & Frame Black-and-White Photos – Darkroom Process (Mistakes Included)

Why I Love My Rolleiflex AND Holga for Creative Photography

Minimalism in Photography: Less is More (Tips, History & My Process)

Finding Inspiration: My Journey with Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Minimalist Photography

Luck, Talent, & Hard Work in Photography: My Philosophy & Process

2025 Photography Goals: More Darkroom, Less Shooting | Winter Solstice Photo Story with Kiev 60

My Favorite Cameras & Films of 2024 | A Year in Film Photography

Lightroom & Darkroom Editing: Create Dynamic 3D Photos with Depth

Rainy Day Photo Shoot -- Self-Made Lenses and Second Hand Film

The Age of Creativity: Why Your Best Work May Be Ahead

Editing Photos to Bring Out What Matters Most!