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Photographer, mostly 35mm and medium format film with a smattering of digital here and there. Photos are all mine unless otherwise stated and credited. All Rights Reserved. Husband Father Grandfather Happy to be alive #BelieveInFilm #PhotoZineCollective

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Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 1h ago

Waiting for a Bus 📸 Pentax P30 🎞️WonderPan 400 #pentaxp30 #pentax #wonderpan #analoguewonderland #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

A black and white film photo of a row of shops with a lady waiting for a bus at the Bus Stop.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · yesterday

Planting the Flower Beds 📸 Pentax P30 🎞️WonderPan 400 #pentaxp30 #pentax #wonderpan #analoguewonderland #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

A black and white film photo of gardeners planting the flower beds at Mesnes Park, Wigan.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 2d ago

Hissing Cobra Chicken aka Canada Goose 📸 Pentax P30 🎞️ WonderPan 400 #pentaxp30 #pentax #wonderpan #analoguewonderland #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

A black and white film photo of a Canada Goose enjoying life on the pond in Mesnes Park, Wigan.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 3d ago

New Blog Post This week I talk about getting out with a Pentax P30 gifted to me by my neighbour. jimgravesphoto.blogspot.com/2026/08/pent... Bandstand 📸 Pentax P30 🎞️WonderPan 400 #pentaxp30 #pentax #wonderpan #analoguewonderland #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

A black and white film photograph of the bandstand in Mesnes Park, Wigan.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 4d ago

Birch Everywhere Kodak Brownie 127 Shanghai GP3 100 #kodakbrownie127 #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #shittycamerachallenge #127Day

A black and white film photo of one of the many Birch trees on the old spoil heap. Birch is a pioneer tree, quick to grow where no other trees can, it starts the wilding process and over time builds soil up so other vegetation can gain a foothold.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 5d ago

Bales of silage roaming across the field 📷 Kodak Brownie 127 🎞️ Shanghai GP3 100 #kodakbrownie127 #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #shittycamerachallenge #127Day

A black and white film photograph of bales of silage roaming majestically across the field.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 6d ago

Plenty of stuff to do in the Autumn #believeinfilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead

Maureen Bond@maureenbond.bsky.social · 7d ago

📸 Remaining 2026 Film Photo Days: • Sept 5: Half-Frame Day • Sept 26: Cyanotype Day • Oct 1–7: Holga Week • Oct 18: World Toy Camera Day • Oct 18–23: Polaroid Week • Oct 18–24: Folder Week • Dec 7: 127 Day #BelieveInFIlm #FilmPhotography

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 6d ago

New Path 📷 Kodak Brownie 127 🎞️ Shanghai GP3 100 #kodakbrownie127 #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #shittycamerachallenge #127Day

A black and white film photo of the new path with vegetation either side that makes it look like it's always been there. It's only a couple of years old.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 7d ago

Bales of Silage 📷 Kodak Brownie 127 🎞️ Shanghai GP3 100 #kodakbrownie127 #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #shittycamerachallenge #127Day

A black and white film photo of freshly rolled and wrapped bales of silage

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · last wk.

Twins, sort of... 📷 Kodak Brownie 127 🎞️ Shanghai GP3 100 #kodakbrownie127 #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #shittycamerachallenge #127Day

A black and white film photo of a pair of trees on the old spoil heap near my home.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · last wk.

Hiding In The Long Grass Kodak Brownie 127 Shanghai GP3 100 #kodakbrownie127 #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #shittycamerachallenge #127Day

A black and white film photograph of a slurry tanker hiding in the long grass at the farm

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · last wk.

New Blog Post This week I talk about #127DAY - A celebration of 127 film and cameras jimgravesphoto.blogspot.com/2026/08/127d... #kodakbrownie127 #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

A black and white 127 film photo of Horses enjoying the sunshine at the local farm. Photo taken with a Kodak Brownie 127 film camera on Shanghai GP3 100 film

Kodak Brownie 127, a bakelite box with a plastic meniscus lens (like the one in your eye), a shutter speed of "kind of" 1/50th of a second and an aperture "somewhere around" f/14. Load film, point it at stuff, press button, wind to next frame or do double exposures if you like.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 2w ago

Shade Horses enjoying the shade of one of my favourite trees. 📷 Minolta Dynax 4 🎞️ Kentmere 400 #minoltadynax4 #minoltagang #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #frugalfilmproject #photography

A black and white film photo of Horses enjoying the shade of one of my favourite trees at the local farm.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Path 📷 Minolta Dynax 4 🎞️ Kentmere 400 #minoltadynax4 #minoltagang #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #frugalfilmproject #photography

A black and white film photo of the woodland path looking to it's northern end.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 2w ago

Pony This was the only one in the shade on a hot summer day. 📷 Minolta Dynax 4 🎞️ Kentmere 400 #minoltadynax4 #minoltagang #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #frugalfilmproject #photography

A black and white film photo of a Pony enjoying the shade of the trees lining the woodland path near my home

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 2w ago

Dappled Light 📷 Minolta Dynax 4 🎞️ Kentmere 400 #minoltadynax4 #minoltagang #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #frugalfilmproject #photography

A black and white film photograph of a tree, dappled with light next to the woodland path near my home

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 2w ago

Fern reaching for the light 📷 Minolta Dynax 4 🎞️ Kentmere 400 #minoltadynax4 #minoltagang #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #frugalfilmproject #photography

A black and white film photograph of a fern reaching for the pool of sunlight shining through the canopy

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 2w ago

Sunlight and shade 📷 Minolta Dynax 4 🎞️ Kentmere 400 #minoltadynax4 #minoltagang #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #frugalfilmproject #photography

A black and white film photo of sunlight and shade on a tree by the woodland path near my home.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 2w ago

New Blog Post This week week I talk about my Frugal Film Project 2026 July roll of 🎞️ Kentmere 400 shot with Donkey, my 📷 Minolta Dynax 4 jimgravesphoto.blogspot.com/2026/08/frug... #minoltagang #kentmere400 #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #believeinfilm #frugalfilmproject #photography

A black and white film photo of a gate into the woods at one of the farms in the countryside near my home.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Anvil 🎞️ Kentmere 400 📷 Hanimex 35RAS #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #Hanimex #hanimexcamera #frugalfilmproject #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #believeinfilm

The Anvil, a popular town centre pub in Wigan situated right next to the Bus Station. It's handy for a first beer before heading to other drinking establishments. It's noted for being the cause of many a person missing the last bus home. me included....

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 3w ago

Photography blogger and all round bloody nice bloke, Jim Grey has published his customary annual list of 🎞️ Film Photography Blogs worth a read in 2026/27. There's a few new entries for this year. 📷 blog.jimgrey.net/2026/08/10/f... #believeinfilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead

Film photography blogs you should follow - Down the Road

My annual roundup of blogs where film photography is in the subject mix.

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Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 3w ago

Fifteens 🎞️ Kentmere 400 📷 Hanimex 35RAS #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #Hanimex #hanimexcamera #frugalfilmproject #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #believeinfilm

A black and white film photograph of Fifteens Bar in Wigan town centre.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 3w ago

Construction With Big Boys Toys 🎞️ Kentmere 400 📷 Hanimex 35RAS #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #Hanimex #hanimexcamera #frugalfilmproject #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #believeinfilm

A black and white film photo of Tower Cranes at the construction site in Wigan. "Big Boys Toys!"

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 3w ago

Wigan & Leigh College 🎞️ Kentmere 400 📷 Hanimex 35RAS #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #Hanimex #hanimexcamera #frugalfilmproject #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #believeinfilm

A black and white film photo of the main entrance to Wigan & Leigh College.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hotel Site Kentmere 400 Hanimex 35RAS #kentmere400 #kentmerefilm #Hanimex #hanimexcamera #frugalfilmproject #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #believeinfilm

A black and white film photo of the Hampton by Hilton Hotel site in Wigan. I never thought I would live to see the day we got a Hilton in Wigan. They must be desperate.....

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 3w ago

New Blog Post This week I talk about a wander around Wigan town centre with my Compact camera for the Frugal Film Project 2026. 🎞️ Kentmere 400 📷 Hanimex 35RAS jimgravesphoto.blogspot.com/2026/08/frug... #kentmerefilm #Hanimex #frugalfilmproject #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #believeinfilm

A black and white film photo of the Clock Tower at the Thomas Linacre Centre in Wigan

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 4w ago

Today I revisit this photo taken of The John Bull Chophouse. The best pub in Wigan has been in the local news today after a fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday 4th August 2026. The John Bull Will Rise Again! 📷 Minolta Dynax 4 🎞️Ilford HP5 #believeinfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotography

A black and white film photo of The John Bull Chophouse pub in Wigan. The pub has been in the local news after a fire caused damage to a storage room. Local Fire & Rescue service were quickly in attendance after the alarm was raised at 4am Tuesday August 4th. Their prompt action extinguished the fire by mid day after entering the building and dousing any remaining pockets of fire. The John Bull Chophouse is an Institution in Wigan, run by the same family since the 1970's and much loved by all its patrons over the years. The Juke Box is the best in town. The John Bull Will Rise Again!

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 4w ago

Nuvver Tree That's my #620Day photos done, but not the end for my 620 camera. I have another roll loaded for the #ShittyCameraChallenge Kodak Sterling II Shanghai GP3100 #kodaksterlingii #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

A black and white film photo of a tree (not that tree, a different one) on the old spoil heap near my home.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 4w ago

It's that tree again 📷 Kodak Sterling II 🎞️ Shanghai GP3100 #kodaksterlingii #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

A black and white film photograph of my favourite tree on the old spoil heap near my home. The photo was taken on the midsummer solstice weekend.

Jim Graves is apparently an invalid handle @jimgraves.bsky.social · 4w ago

Horses up the Hill Kodak Sterling II Shanghai GP3100 #kodaksterlingii #kodakcamera #shanghaigp3100 #shanghaifilm #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm

A black and white film photo of Horses grazing up the hill at the farm near my home.