Introducing My New Book: The B&W Film Alchemist
Crafting Modern Film & Developer Pairings for Hybrid Photographers
I am thrilled to announce the release of my newest book, The B&W Film Alchemist: Crafting Modern Film & Developer Pairings for Hybrid Photographers. This 128-page guide is a practical, results-driven resource for photographers who shoot black and white film and scan their negatives for digital post-processing.
Whether you’re working in 35mm, medium format, or large format, The B&W Film Alchemist bridges the gap between analog capture and digital output.
It provides a detailed look at how different B&W films behave when scanned, how developer choices impact grain and tonality, and how to craft negatives that are optimized for digital workflows—not traditional darkroom prints.
Key topics include:
- Exposure strategies tailored for scanning
- Emulsion-specific profiles and tonal behavior
- Scan-friendly developer chemistry and techniques
- Push/pull development insights
- Grain control and stand development methods
- Extensive tables and appendices for quick reference
With clear, actionable advice and zero analog purism, this book empowers modern hybrid photographers to elevate their results using analog media in a digital age.
The B&W Film Alchemist is now available in print and digital formats.
Join the hybrid revolution—refine your negatives, streamline your scans, and make black and white film work for your digital workflow.
