I think the value that film gives us lies more in the journey than in the final result. With vintage lenses and enough digital processing you approximate 90% of

I think the value that film gives us lies more in the journey than in the final result. With vintage lenses and enough digital processing you approximate 90% of the aesthetic qualities of most old film stocks. Nothing can replace the romanticism of shooting with limited exposures, having to develop and scan and print, and embracing all the imperfections that come with the process. I've been a "dedicated amateur" street / event photographer and photojournalist for a few years, and the decisions that have helped me improve the most have been 1) shooting with a wide prime (28-35mm) and 2) learning to shoot and develop film.