Returning to my roots with the Canon AE-1 and a new tool for film photographers

Discussion in 'Film Photography' started by vnn, Jul 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM.

  1. vnn

    vnn New Member

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    Paris, France
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    Canon AE-1, 50mm 1.4
    Hello everyone,

    Just wanted to say a quick hello and share a bit about my background, as well as a project I’ve been working on that might be of interest to other film shooters here.

    Photography started early for me. My dad handed me his Canon AE-1 when I was a kid, and that’s what set everything in motion. Even as life and work took me in different directions, that love for film never really left.

    Professionally, I spent over a decade designing software interfaces. I’ve always believed that good design should serve people quietly, without getting in the way. A couple of years ago, I decided to bring that philosophy into something more personal: a small app called Frames. It’s made for film photographers who want a simple way to log their rolls, keep track of settings, gear, notes, and later reconnect that data with their scans. Nothing fancy or overbuilt, just a way to stay organised and stay close to the process.

    If you’re shooting film regularly and feel like your notes are scattered across scraps of paper or forgotten in your head, I’d love to hear what you think.

    Thanks for reading,
    Vincent
     


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