What's inside the film photography log
- Goals
- Roll Record
- Film Fridge
- Tools & Supplies
- Techniques to Try
- Ideas & Sketches
- Frame Log
- Development Log
- Cost & Pricing
- Finished Rolls
- Wish List
- Notes
See every page
All 16 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Log Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Goals
- 5. Roll Record
- 6. Film Fridge
- 7. Tools & Supplies
- 8. Techniques to Try
- 9. Ideas & Sketches
- 10. Frame Log
- 11. Development Log
- 12. Cost & Pricing
- 13. Finished Rolls
- 14. Wish List
- 15. Notes
- 16. Thank you page
Who this film photography log is for
This log is for film photographers shooting 35mm, medium format or instant film, whether rediscovering analog photography or picking up a camera for the very first time. It suits hobbyists, students and photographers who develop at home or send film to a lab. Film cannot be checked on a screen, so writing down the settings for every frame is the only way to learn what worked once the negatives come back, and it makes each roll more intentional.
How to use your film photography log
Set film goals, such as trying a new stock or learning to develop. Record each roll with camera, film, ISO and dates on the roll record. Keep track of film in your fridge with expiry dates. List tools and supplies. Try new techniques and sketch shot ideas. Log aperture, shutter speed and subject for each frame. Record developing details or lab drop-offs, work out costs per roll and note your favorite finished rolls.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadFilm Photography Log questions
Can I log settings for each frame?
Yes. Use the frame log. Look for the "Frame Log" page in the 16-page film photography log. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Can I track film in the fridge?
Yes. Look for the "Film Fridge" page in the 16-page film photography log. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is there a developing page?
Yes. Other pages in the 16-page film photography log include "Goals", "Roll Record" and "Film Fridge", so related notes stay together. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Is the Film Photography Log really free?
Yes, the Film Photography Log is completely free for personal use. Download the 16-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Film Photography Log?
The Film Photography Log comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 16 pages.
