There’s something deeply personal about shooting with an analog camera. Every frame demands attention, every shot is intentional. No bursts, no previews on a screen. Just light, film, and time.
It had been many years since I last developed a roll of film by myself, and returning to that process brought back forgotten emotions — the quiet tension of loading the reel in the dark, the smell of the chemicals, the slow magic of watching images come to life. I didn’t realize how much I had missed it.
In this post, I’m taking you with me through the streets of Santo Spirito, one of the most authentic neighborhoods in Florence. All the photos you see here were taken with my analog camera — no digital this time — and developed entirely at home, just like I used to.
Among narrow alleys, weathered walls, artisan workshops, and the slow rhythm of everyday life, I tried to capture the soul of a neighborhood that seems to stand still in time.
📷 A few technical details (for the fellow enthusiasts):
- Camera: Nikon AF70
- Film: Kodak TMax 400
- Development: done in the darkroom library of the town where I live with Rodinal, scanned with Plustek OpticFilm 8100
I hope these images convey at least a fraction of the magic I felt while making them.
Feel free to drop a comment if you’d like — or let me know if you’ve ever experienced the thrill of the darkroom. ✨
monicaland 
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