A practical, creative live class on shooting film in a way that fits your workflow, vision, and budget.
Whether you're figuring out your first film camera or rediscovering why you loved it in the first place, this class will help you make sense of the gear, workflow, costs, and creative decisions behind the images you keep saving on Instagram.
Film feels different now.
At the same time, film got harder.
More expensive. More intimidating. More confusing. And somewhere along the way, a lot of photographers started feeling like there was a "right" way to shoot film and a "wrong" one.
We'd like to push back on that.
A few years ago, film became the thing everyone wanted to talk about. It started showing up everywhere: luxury weddings, Pinterest boards, Instagram captions, and camera bags packed with gear that cost more than a used car.
This class is here to help you figure out what you want from film.
- Some photographers want the dreamy medium format look.
- Some want messy point-and-shoot flash photos that feel like summer camp.
- Some want to experiment without overthinking every frame.
- And some just want to understand why their film never looks the way they hoped it would.
However you like it, we'll show you how to make it work in a way that feels practical, sustainable, and creatively interesting.
This class is for you if—
- You've been wanting to shoot film, but have no clue where to start
- You're overwhelmed by all the opinions online
- You don't understand the difference between 35mm and medium format yet
- You've shot film before, and the scans didn't look how you imagined
- You're curious about adding film into weddings or sessions without wrecking your workflow
- You want film to feel creatively exciting again
You don't need to know everything before starting. And you definitely don't need a $7,000 film camera to take good photos.
01
The Mindset Side of Film
Why photographers are being pulled back toward film right now, especially in a world that feels increasingly polished, automated, and AI-generated.
Here's what we'll cover live:
02
Finding Your Version of Film
What kind of images are you actually trying to make? Romantic and editorial? Documentary and nostalgic? Messy and experimental? We'll help you connect the look you're after to the tools that actually make sense for you.
03
Cameras, Formats, & Film Stocks
Medium format vs. 35mm, point-and-shoots, starter cameras, favorite film stocks, and what genuinely matters vs. what the internet just made feel important.
04
Workflow & Implementation
How to realistically add film into weddings and sessions without slowing yourself down, stressing yourself out, or carrying fourteen cameras.
05
Making Film Feel Inspiring
Sometimes the issue isn't your camera. Sometimes you're just creatively depleted. Film has a way of helping people slow down and feel connected to their work again.
06
Live Q&A
Bring your questions, your confusion, your current setup, or your film crisis. We'll talk through it together.
“I just got back from an amazing trip and shot film for the first time. Ever. And it was amazing! I freaking love film and felt so good shooting it after learning from Charla & Jenn!”
Shalae Byrd Photography
Shalae Byrd
This isn't a technical deep dive into metering and every film stock on planet Earth. (We already have a full course for that.)
This class will be conversational, practical, and honest, designed to help you feel more confident approaching film in real life, with the industry exactly as it is right now.
No gatekeeping, no weird superiority complex, and no pretending film has to look one specific way to be “right”.
A quick note
Meet your teachers
Charla & Jenn
Education shouldn't be boring. Our laid-back but pointed approach to teaching has been said to be "like hanging out with besties with a glass of wine." We are relatable, while maintaining the fact that we are successful businesswomen in our industry.
Join us for Charla's world-renowned, film shooting as she slams you with facts and rap rhymes while changing your life. Jennefer will be backing her up with her Kindred Preset prowess and inspiring ability to make everyone understand their individual importance.
Live virtual class on July 1, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
Replay access included with purchase
Just $99
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