Like many of you, I vividly remember a time when film was the only game in town for photography, whether you were an amateur snapping family moments or a pro chasing assignments. Shooting on film meant deliberate choices: metering carefully, composing with intention, and accepting that every frame cost money and couldn’t be instantly reviewed. Then, in the mid-2000’s, digital cameras became viable options for amateurs and professionals alike. By the late 2000’s and early 2010’s, the shift was nearly complete.  Digital offered instant feedback, virtually unlimited “film”, and far lower per-shot cost. During the COVID era (roughly 2020–2022), and something unexpected happened: film experienced a genuine resurgence. Stuck at…