Photography and Film
Art by Pino Film Subscription
Small analog shop with unusual film stock, though its subscription terms are vague
- Status
- Operating
- Best for
- Film shooters curious about offbeat stock and formats
What's in the box: The site does not say, but boxes probably contain rolls of color or black and white film from its range, which includes less common formats like 127 and 110.
ArtByPino is a small analog photography shop. It also books film portrait sessions and publishes architecture photo books. Its film range leans toward unusual and hard to find stock, such as Lucky Color and Reflx Lab Fortuna and PAN emulsions. Besides 35mm and 120, it carries 127 and 110 film. That range is the main reason to consider a film subscription from this seller, because a curated rotation could bring you brands and formats that big retailers rarely stock. The catch is that the site does not clearly explain how the subscription works. It does not state what goes in each box, how often boxes ship, how many rolls you get or how to cancel, so contact the shop before you sign up. Beyond film, the store sells darkroom supplies such as CineStill and Rollei developers and Print File negative sleeves. It also sells used film cameras with a 30 day warranty and a one hour coaching call, and it has a Learning section, which suggests a seller that wants to help beginners. Many Polaroid items were sold out, so stock of specific products can be patchy. Overall this looks like a genuine operation run by enthusiasts, with interesting stock. If you want clear subscription details before you pay, though, you may find it frustrating.