Articles
Discover techniques, and historical notes that celebrate the art of contact sheets.
A friendly walkthrough of the tech and thinking behind the Contact Sheet website from markdown files to infinite carousels, explained without the jargon.
From Jacob Riis's flash powder to Nan Goldin's ballad, how photographers captured, argued with, and shaped New York's visual identity across a century of change.
A concise, lab-tested comparison of Fujifilm Frontier and Noritsu scanners covering look, output, and workflow differences with reputable references.
A practical guide to NYC film labs that still make real contact sheets plus who uses them, what they cost, and how to pick the right one for your workflow.
Contact sheets aren’t nostalgia they’re an editing gym, a narrative map, and a transparent proofing language that still impresses clients. Here’s why (and how) to keep using them in 2025.
A photographer's guide to translating the humble contact sheet into fast, flexible 2025 workflows without losing the storytelling DNA of the darkroom.
How a humble grid of frames shaped editing, journalism, and art from 19th-century printing frames to Lightroom.
Step-by-step guide to creating traditional darkroom contact sheets, with pro tips and color workflows.
Explore the craft of contact sheets, film history, and creative workflows in our new magazine.
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