"Alfie Cameras: A Tangible Record of Humanity"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen

"Alfie Cameras: A Tangible Record of Humanity"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen

This week on Negative Influence, we’re joined by Dave Faulkner, founder of Alfie Cameras. We talk about what it takes to build a camera company in today’s film photography landscape, the challenges of bringing new products to market, and the philosophy behind creating photographic tools that prioritize experience over convention. We also dive into Alfie’s latest project, the BOXX, a handcrafted photographic system inspired by early photography that exposes directly onto photographic paper and allows photographers to develop images themselves using Alfie’s Pocket Darkroom system. From ground glass composition to creating your own prints, the BOXX is designed as a complete photographic experience. Whether you’re interested in film photography, camera design, or the realities of building something new in a niche industry, there’s a lot to enjoy in this conversation. Learn more about Alfie Cameras and the BOXX below. Support their Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davefaulkner/alfie-boxx-camera Visit Alfie Cameras! www.alfiecameras.com www.instagram.com/alfiecameras This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com [https://negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

"Trev Lee from The Darkroom: Film Photography Right Now"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen

Today I’m joined by Trev Lee [http://www.instagram.com/trevlee] from The Darkroom [http://www.thedarkroom.com], one of the biggest film labs helping keep analog photography alive right now. We talk about the current state of film photography, social media trends, photography education, beginner mistakes, the pressure of algorithms, and what it’s like seeing millions of images come through a lab while helping shape the culture around film online. Trev also talks about how The Darkroom approaches education through their new Film School [https://thedarkroom.com/film-school/], community building, working with creators, and why film photography is making a comeback through the younger generations. Follow Trev:Instagram: https://instagram.com/trevlee [https://instagram.com/trevlee]Photography: https://trevleephotography.com/ [http://www.trevleephotography.com] The Darkroom:Website: www.thedarkroom.com [http://www.thedarkroom.com]Instagram: instagram.com/thedarkroomlab [https://instagram.com/thedarkroomlab]YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheDarkroomLab [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDarkroomLab] Listen to Negative Influence on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else podcasts exist because I can’t remember all of them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com [https://negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

"Bad Flashes and Good Times: Caleb Knueven"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen

This week on Negative Influence, I’m joined by Caleb Knueven [https://substack.com/profile/31451092-caleb-knueven] , better known as Bad Flashes [http://www.youtube.com/c/BadFlashes]. We get into the reality of trying to grow as a photographer while also making content around it, developing a recognizable style without getting trapped by it, creative plateaus, YouTube pressure, and the youth of today stealing our style and music from the 2000s. We talked about the frustration of repeating yourself, balancing creativity with consistency, the current state of film photography online, and the difference between people who genuinely want to improve and people just trying to look the part. If you’re into photography, filmmaking, creative process, or just hearing an honest conversation about making things and trying not to stagnate creatively, this one is a good one. Follow Caleb / Bad Flashes here: Website: www.calebknueven.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/BadFlashesInstagram: www.instagram.com/calebknueven This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com [https://negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

"Brian Blazer: Back In Our Day"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen

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. Instagram: www.instagram.com/blazer.brian Check out Photo Opp! https://www.thephotoopp.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com [https://negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

"The Kodak Kid: Reid of Reiders Digest"- Negative Influence w/ Justin Allen

My buddy Reid stopped by the podcast to talk about getting love from Kodak, the struggle of deciding when to monetize your photography, and theres a dog. Instagram: www.instagram.com/Reiders_Digest_ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com [https://negativeinfluencepodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]