32 Wildly Cool Film Photos That Prove Analog Is Still Awesome
Hey, ready to dive into some seriously cool film photography? We’re talking snapshots that make you say, “Whoa, that’s magic!” These 32 photos just won big at the 2026 Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards, showing that film is anything but old school.
From heartwarming portraits to wild experimental shots, these winners prove that shooting on actual film is still a blast and full of surprises. Grab a comfy seat, scroll through these gems, and find your next photo crush.
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"Horizons" by Volodymyr Voznyy, Ukraine
"My daughter and I kept visiting Boryslav, where my wife's grandma lived. The place gave off such a cool vibe, I just had to dig into its story."
"A Moment For Them" by Tommaso Bacchelli, Italy
"A fresh, spontaneous snap of a just-married couple. I nudged the bride a bit, but the groom just chilled naturally - giving off total ‘we’re relaxed and happy’ vibes. Shot on Kodak Gold 200 with an Olympus Trip AF Mini."
"And So I Watch You From Afar, Concertina" by Aindreas Scholz, UK
"This old-school iron-based photo method lets sunlight, salty sea, acid rain, and weather party right on the photo. Nature meets art in a messy, beautiful collab."
"New York City After Dark: The Disco Years" by Bill Bernstein, USA
"My pics capture the wild, glittery disco madness of NYC in the '70s - from Studio 54’s glam to Paradise Garage’s soulful beats and GG's Barnum Room’s fun chaos."
"Between Hooves And Horizons" by Wes Colvin, France
"Lying in grass, horses drifted by and mountains watched like old pals. Film made me slow down, soak it all in, and decide to capture the moment."
"Unknown Forest Land" by Eva Brandin, Sweden
"Discovered a new patch of forest I fell for. Used my camera to bottle up that magic feeling in special photo gravures."
"If We Could Change History" by Mateusz Detyniecki, Poland
"This series points out how people with disabilities have basically been left out of history photos. It’s a shout to remember everyone belongs in the story."
"Good Gravy!" by Carlos Del Rio-Bermudez, Spain
"Over 5 years of mixing food and film in the kitchen and darkroom gave us photos that have been brewed, boiled, fried, baked, cured, and fermented. It’s food meets photo magic!"
"Steps In Grain" by Manfred Gruber, Austria
"This photo breaks down a Viennese escalator into pure lines, light, and that classic film grain goodness."
"Purgatory Paradise" by Sinziana Velicescu, USA
"Snapping quiet moments of American buildings - from corporate centers to strip malls - that usually get zero attention but actually have their own vibe."
"Mont Blanc" by Fabio Menino, Italy
"Check out this magic mountain peeking out from autumn mists, grabbed with a Hasselblad 500 CM and Kodak Tri-x 400 film. Nature’s calling!"
"Volver A Chile" by Nicolas Villela-Berrios, Austria
"This black-and-white series dives into memory, exile, and identity - my personal trip back to Chile, the land my dad had to leave during dictatorship times. All shot on a Hasselblad 500CM."
"Dancing Your Dream Awake" by Anita Andrzejewska, Poland
"Picture a dance through space and time - this series is all about life as a big, wild pilgrimage."
"After Transit" by Juan Taberner Van Der Kleij, Netherlands
"Exploring quiet interiors worldwide that kind of whisper stories of the people who’ve been there."
"Timeless Interventions" by Andrei Farcasanu, Spain
"This series flips the usual idea that photos freeze time - it wants you to think what photography really is."
"Before The City Wakes" by Giuseppe Scianna, Italy
"In Sicily, while everyone’s still asleep, folks race horses illegally on public roads turned into racetracks. Wild, right?"
"The Edge Of Blue - The Stillness Of Projection" by Renzo Cicillini, Switzerland
"Looking at where neat human stuff butts up against the sea, all captured on Medium Format Slide Film. Cool and calm vibes."
"Limpha" by Katarzyna Kalua Kryńska, Poland
"This cyanotype series is about mixing opposites and finding balance. Inspired by my grandpa’s old stamp collection, it shines a light on men’s power and women’s sidelining in society."
"Untitled" by Sara Fragano, Italy
"A personal project all about horses, those free spirits that hold so much mystery."
"Somnium" by Marek Majewski, France
"This dream-like photo series plays with memories and fuzzy states of mind. It kicked off as a self-published book called Somnium."
"Faces Of Future" by Stefan Milev, Bulgaria
"A face is way more than a face - it’s where memories and possibilities meet. These portraits aren't just pictures, they’re tiny windows into inner worlds."
"Silver Paper" by Daniel Casares-Roman, Spain
"No flashy drama here. These photos want to quietly show a hidden reality, captured right when it’s happening. The camera just silently watches."
"Under The Mulberry Trees" by Giuseppe Riccardi, Italy
"Montecalvario is an old part of Naples that’s been through big changes. This photo series explores that ever-shifting neighborhood."
"Polaroid Diptychs" by Ángel Gurría-Quintana, UK
"One photo captures a moment, two photos tell a story. Using emulsion lifts, I put instant film chemistry through a crazy fun process to make these shots."
"As If I Were" by Regina Pretscher, France
"Manipulated polaroid self-portraits exploring face dysmorphia - when you feel like your reflection and how others see you are worlds apart."
"Tethered" by Irina Chernikova, France
"A mix of classic darkroom moves and wild experimental techniques blend in this photo series called Tethered."
"Beautiful Monster" by Michal Korta, Poland
"Snaps diving into Skopje’s brutalist buildings, shaped after the 1963 earthquake and built in brutalist glory style."
"You Are Everything To Me" by Angela Crosti, UK
"Shot with my daughter in front of the camera, this project dives into motherhood and womanhood, full of love, sacrifice, and strength."
"Solitude In Motion" by Ari Jaaksi, Finland
"Just one step after another, all alone in a foggy world. Quiet and mysterious."
"Mexican Rodeo" by Alfredo Contreras, Mexico
"Snapping everyone from cowboys, cowgirls, rodeo clowns to the animals in the wild Mexican rodeo scene."
"Shine Together" by Fanni Sutus, Hungary
"A minimalist fashion shoot with natural light and linen textures, all shot medium format in the studio. Simple but stunning."
"Sanatorium" by Giulio Zanni, Serbia
"Abandoned sanatorium vibes in Kutaisi, Georgia. A spooky trip down forgotten hallways."

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