Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Welcome! I share my journey through the timeless art of analogue photography, exploring its craft, philosophy, and how it shapes a life of transformation and meaning. Mostly film, some paper, hardly any digital – always with a focus on deep reflection and tangible beauty.

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I Designed My Own Notebook (and It Changed How I Think)

I Designed My Own Notebook (and It Changed How I Think) Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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The Counterintuitive Science of Color Filters in Black & White

The Counterintuitive Science of Color Filters in Black & White Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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The Art of the Invisible: Minimalism in the Details

The Art of the Invisible: Minimalism in the Details Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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The Weight of Nothing: An Inquiry into Minimalist Photography

The Weight of Nothing: An Inquiry into Minimalist Photography Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Analog Photography in the Details: Film, Grain, and Creative Freedom

Analog Photography in the Details: Film, Grain, and Creative Freedom Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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A Practical Photography Workflow That Improves Final Images

A Practical Photography Workflow That Improves Final Images Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Six Months With a Leica — How It Changed My Work

Six Months With a Leica — How It Changed My Work Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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No Stories, No Agenda: My Photography in 2026

No Stories, No Agenda: My Photography in 2026 Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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2025 on Film – 160 Rolls, Darkroom Prints & an Honest Year in Analog Photography

2025 on Film – 160 Rolls, Darkroom Prints & an Honest Year in Analog Photography Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Moody Winter Film Photography at an Old Mental Hospital

Moody Winter Film Photography at an Old Mental Hospital Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Graflex RB Series B + Fomapan 400: A Lakeside Film Photography Story

Graflex RB Series B + Fomapan 400: A Lakeside Film Photography Story Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Are Photo Contests Worth It? My Honest Experience as a Photographer

Are Photo Contests Worth It? My Honest Experience as a Photographer Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Turning My Darkroom Into a Playground: Lenses, Mirrors, Masks & Magic

Turning My Darkroom Into a Playground: Lenses, Mirrors, Masks & Magic Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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From Random Shots to Purposeful Images — The Power of Planning Your Shoot

From Random Shots to Purposeful Images — The Power of Planning Your Shoot Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Why You Should Print Your Photos — The Lost Art of the Physical Image

Why You Should Print Your Photos — The Lost Art of the Physical Image Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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The Leica M4: A Photographer’s Honest First Month

The Leica M4: A Photographer’s Honest First Month Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Building a Photo Series: Visual Consistency, Theme, and Purpose Explained

Building a Photo Series: Visual Consistency, Theme, and Purpose Explained Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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My Journal of Life Transformation: A Photo Book with a Personal Story

My Journal of Life Transformation: A Photo Book with a Personal Story Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Long Exposure Photography on a Boat: Final Summer Ride on Finnish Lake

Long Exposure Photography on a Boat: Final Summer Ride on Finnish Lake Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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When the Subject Disappears: What Really Demands Attention in Photography

When the Subject Disappears: What Really Demands Attention in Photography Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Shooting My Daughter’s Wedding on Film | Hasselblad + Disposable Cameras

Shooting My Daughter’s Wedding on Film | Hasselblad + Disposable Cameras Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Making a Fine Art Photo Book -- More Than Pictures!

Making a Fine Art Photo Book -- More Than Pictures! Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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iPhone Apps I Made for My Film Photography Workflow - Maybe They'll Help You Too

iPhone Apps I Made for My Film Photography Workflow - Maybe They'll Help You Too Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Photography Eras: Film, Digital, AI… and Why I Choose the Hard Way and Travel to a Lighthouse Island

Photography Eras: Film, Digital, AI… and Why I Choose the Hard Way and Travel to a Lighthouse Island Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Pinhole Photography Secrets: From Quantum Physics to Composition!

Pinhole Photography Secrets: From Quantum Physics to Composition! Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Improvising with Light and Sound

Improvising with Light and Sound Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Film Photography Road Trip: Searching for Why We Photograph

Film Photography Road Trip: Searching for Why We Photograph Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Large Format Meets Instax: Stunning Green Colors on a Rainy Day

Large Format Meets Instax: Stunning Green Colors on a Rainy Day Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

2.7K views - 7 months ago

What’s the Superpower of Your Camera? (Holga, Kiev, Pinhole & More)

What’s the Superpower of Your Camera? (Holga, Kiev, Pinhole & More) Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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How I Choose Cameras, Films, and Developers for Every Photo Project

How I Choose Cameras, Films, and Developers for Every Photo Project Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Shooting Film in the Rain – Hasselblads and Black and White Film on a Lighthouse Island

Shooting Film in the Rain – Hasselblads and Black and White Film on a Lighthouse Island Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Traveling with Family, Shooting Only Film – Here’s Why

Traveling with Family, Shooting Only Film – Here’s Why Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Making a Darkroom Print for a Neighbour Who Loves Classic Cars

Making a Darkroom Print for a Neighbour Who Loves Classic Cars Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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From Rolleicord to Books: 8 Pivotal Moments in My Photography Journey

From Rolleicord to Books: 8 Pivotal Moments in My Photography Journey Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

2.8K views - 9 months ago

Darkroom to Photobook: The Joy of Physical Photography

Darkroom to Photobook: The Joy of Physical Photography Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Photography Changed the Way I See the World

Photography Changed the Way I See the World Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Film Photography: My Go-To Films & Developers Explained 📸

Film Photography: My Go-To Films & Developers Explained 📸 Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Why My Photos Look Worse Than I Remember – And How to Fix It

Why My Photos Look Worse Than I Remember – And How to Fix It Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Exploring Estonia: A Film Photography Journey Through Soviet Ruins and Baltic Landscapes

Exploring Estonia: A Film Photography Journey Through Soviet Ruins and Baltic Landscapes Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

2.8K views - 10 months ago

How to Control Details in Film Photography: Grain, Shadows & Printing Secrets

How to Control Details in Film Photography: Grain, Shadows & Printing Secrets Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Why Photo Size Matters More Than You Think

Why Photo Size Matters More Than You Think Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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How I Made a Photo Book (and Started a Publishing Company)

How I Made a Photo Book (and Started a Publishing Company) Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

3.7K views - 11 months ago

My New Photo Book – A Journey Through Photography & Silicon Valley

My New Photo Book – A Journey Through Photography & Silicon Valley Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Why Printing in the Darkroom is Worth It | Copper Leg Residency

Why Printing in the Darkroom is Worth It | Copper Leg Residency Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Finding My Unique Darkroom Style – Copper Leg Art Residency

Finding My Unique Darkroom Style – Copper Leg Art Residency Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Why I Put Aesthetics Above Everything Else in Photography

Why I Put Aesthetics Above Everything Else in Photography Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Why Film Photography Is More Than Just a "Look"

Why Film Photography Is More Than Just a "Look" Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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The Art of Simplicity and Tension: How a Song Can Teach Us Photographers

The Art of Simplicity and Tension: How a Song Can Teach Us Photographers Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Easy Pinhole Photography – No Settings, No Focus, Just Light!

Easy Pinhole Photography – No Settings, No Focus, Just Light! Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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Why I Believe Photography Should Be Hard (Feel Free to Disagree)

Why I Believe Photography Should Be Hard (Feel Free to Disagree) Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

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How I Print & Frame Black-and-White Photos – Darkroom Process (Mistakes Included)

How I Print & Frame Black-and-White Photos – Darkroom Process (Mistakes Included) Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

6.1K views - 1 year ago

Why I Love My Rolleiflex AND Holga for Creative Photography

Why I Love My Rolleiflex AND Holga for Creative Photography Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

5.6K views - 1 year ago

Minimalism in Photography: Less is More (Tips, History & My Process)

Minimalism in Photography: Less is More (Tips, History & My Process) Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

6.1K views - 1 year ago

Finding Inspiration: My Journey with Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Minimalist Photography

Finding Inspiration: My Journey with Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Minimalist Photography Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

9.6K views - 1 year ago

Luck, Talent, & Hard Work in Photography: My Philosophy & Process

Luck, Talent, & Hard Work in Photography: My Philosophy & Process Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

6.2K views - 1 year ago

2025 Photography Goals: More Darkroom, Less Shooting | Winter Solstice Photo Story with Kiev 60

2025 Photography Goals: More Darkroom, Less Shooting | Winter Solstice Photo Story with Kiev 60 Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

3.1K views - 1 year ago

My Favorite Cameras & Films of 2024 | A Year in Film Photography

My Favorite Cameras & Films of 2024 | A Year in Film Photography Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

7K views - 1 year ago

Lightroom & Darkroom Editing: Create Dynamic 3D Photos with Depth

Lightroom & Darkroom Editing: Create Dynamic 3D Photos with Depth Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

7K views - 1 year ago

Rainy Day Photo Shoot -- Self-Made Lenses and Second Hand Film

Rainy Day Photo Shoot -- Self-Made Lenses and Second Hand Film Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

2.8K views - 1 year ago

The Age of Creativity: Why Your Best Work May Be Ahead

The Age of Creativity: Why Your Best Work May Be Ahead Ari Jaaksi - I Shoot On Film

3K views - 1 year ago