Frames: A Film Photography App for Analog Photographers

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I'm Vincent Tantardini, a designer and film photographer, and I recently launched something close to my heart. It's called Frames, a digital notebook designed specifically for people who shoot film. If you’ve ever fumbled through scribbled notes or forgotten what settings you used on that one perfect shot, you’re going to love this.

The Problem: Beautiful Chaos

Shooting on film is an experience.
But it often means dealing with notebooks, loose sheets, or half-finished memory fragments when it comes time to catalog your images.

You might remember the feel of a shutter click or the light that danced across your subject, but not whether you used f/2.8 or f/5.6. And once your scans return from the lab, it’s a guessing game.

That’s where Frames comes in.

What Frames Does

Frames helps you record your shooting notes, organize them by roll, camera, and lens, and later attach this metadata to your scanned images. It’s a seamless way to bridge analog photography with digital management.

You can:

• Log each shot’s settings as you shoot
• Track your film stocks, cameras, and lenses
• Add geolocation, notes, and tags
• Re-inject metadata into JPEGs post-scan
• Organize everything in a beautifully simple interface

Whether you're scanning at home or working with a lab, you stay in full control of your archive.

Who It's For

Frames is made for film photographers, both hobbyists and professionals.
If you shoot 35mm, medium format, or large format, and care about keeping detailed records, this is for you.

It’s especially helpful for:

• Photographers who shoot multiple rolls on trips
• Film lovers who want clean metadata for Lightroom or Apple Photos
• Artists documenting their process
• Educators and students tracking progress over time

Built With Purpose

Frames is not just another photo app.
It doesn’t edit images or apply filters. Instead, it enhances your workflow, making your film photography more organized, searchable, and archival-friendly.

It respects the craft, understands the culture, and fits right into your shooting habits without trying to change them.

Freemium and Growing

Frames is available on iOS and macOS.
It’s free to try, with premium features for those who need more power like metadata reinjection or unlimited gear. There’s no fluff, no ads, and no distractions—just a focused tool that supports your creative flow.

Why I Built This

As a film shooter myself, I built Frames to solve a very real problem I kept running into.
I wanted to make something that I would actually use. That’s the spirit behind this project—it’s personal, crafted with care, and designed for a community I believe in.

Try It Today

If you’re a film photographer looking for a smarter way to handle your data, check out Frames:

Film Photography App - Frames

You can also find it directly on the App Store.
Start logging smarter and give your analog photos the digital structure they deserve.

Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Have feedback, feature requests, or just want to geek out about cameras? Leave a comment below or reach out on Twitter or Instagram.

Thanks for reading. Here’s to making film photography a little easier, one frame at a time.