In an era of infinite digital storage and instant filters, the resurgence of film photography stands as a testament to our craving for tangibility and consequence. A digital camera allows for thousands of frames, each erasable and instantly replaceable, which often leads to a “spray and pray” approach where the volume of images replaces the depth of vision. In contrast, a roll of film offers a finite number of exposures—usually twenty-four or thirty-six. This limitation transforms the act of taking a picture from a mindless click into a deliberate choice. Every press of the shutter has a literal cost and a physical weight, forcing the photographer to truly see the…