Transparency film, on the other hand, though not simple either, gives you a positive image, and not a negative. This is also known as a ‘first generation’ image. These films have very little latitude for error. It is their ruthless nature that enables you to understand and analyze any mistake that you may have made while shooting. The lessons that I’ve learnt from shooting transparency (or reversal) film have remained with me and have helped in sharpening my visual skills.

Even now, after I’ve moved from the analog (or film) era to the high-end digital generation, I find myself making use of the invaluable lessons that I learnt from using film.

(e) Put more of yourself in your images.
Successful visualization is also about how much of the photographer is evident in the image. Good visuals are often a reflection of the identity of its creator. Personalize the process, the same way a painter or any other artist does.
Be an image-maker and not just an image-taker.

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