Entries by Sara Moreno

Find Your Perfect Film Camera (Quick Quiz)

Sometimes choosing a camera is about what works best for your workflow. Other times, it’s just a crush—and we believe in love at first sight. You fall for a camera, learn its quirks, and keep discovering little things that make it yours. Every camera has its own rhythm. Some are fun and spontaneous, others slow…

When Art Meets Education

Imagine a world where a photograph doesn’t just capture a moment; it can help build a future. That’s the vision behind Art Meets Education (AME), a project we’ve had the honor to be part of, using our craft for a good cause. This Berlin-based non-profit gives children in low-income communities in the Philippines the chance…

Traveling with Film? This is Our Checklist!

Summer is knocking—and if you’re anything like us, your camera’s already loaded and your passport isn’t far behind. Whether you’re headed across the globe or just around the corner, shooting film on the go doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. So we figured, why not share what we’ve learned from years of travelling with film gear?…

From Our Shelf to Yours: Photobook Recommendations

Photography without photobooks feels incomplete—like cinema without films or literature without novels. Photobooks aren’t just collections of images; they’re curated journeys, historical documents, and profound reflections on culture and human experience. At Carmencita Film Lab, we genuinely believe that understanding photography’s richness is intrinsically linked to exploring the vast universe of photobooks. It’s how we…