Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton, Illinois is one of the best Forest Preserves in DuPage County for hiking, biking, birding, fishing and boating. With 887 acres, this is one of the most popular Forest Preserves in the area.

McKee Marsh at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warenville, Illinois has a great 3+ mile long trail for hiking, biking and running. A great spot for birding! We saw an Eastern Blue Bird, Tree Swallows and Blue Jays. Long Live Film! Captured with Nikon FM10 on Lomography Metropolis 35mm Film and 50mm lens.

Fuiji Film 400 has been around since 1976. It has a long lasting history of being one of the best color films on the market. I’m testing it out here on a early spring day with sunshine!

Film versus digital photography - which is better? They both of their strengts and weaknesses. There is nothing like film with its grain and nostalgia.Digital is also nice, being more cost-effective and instant. This is a comparison of both film and digital photography.

Big Rock and Heritage Trail at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL on 35mm film. This 1 mile loop is one of our favorite hikes at the Arb with some of the best views, and a landmark spot (Big Rock has been a landmark spot for generations).

Kodak Color 35mm Film is brilliant. I love the look and feel that these photographs have, with nostalgic memories of Summer. Captured with the Kodak Ultra F9.

Here are three types of 35mm film that are perfect for summer. Film is such a great way to bring on the nostalgia and these VIBRANT types of film will do just that and more.

Psychedelic Blues film is hand fogged with various sources of light. Because of this, its colors can vary significantly. 35MM C41 Process.

Lomography’s Color film was so much fun to capture part of our vacation in Oregon, from the Rose Garden in Portland to Silver Falls State Park. Here are 6 photographs from the roll in varying lighting from full sun to shade