FILM IS NOT DEAD workshop

Have you ever experienced a certain moment that has changed your life in some way? Whether a brief encounter with a stranger, a week-long journey hiking through a beautiful landscape, or some other moment that has left a mark on you in a profound way? I attended a photography workshop in January which was just that - a life changing experience.

Jonathan Canlas is the man behind Film Is Not Dead (FIND) 

- an amazing three-day workshop that is a journey into your craft, 

yourself, your business and the world of film.

The Man with his other woman, the GF670

We shot film, and only film, and Jonathan handed out bucket loads of the stuff. This man doesn't even own a digital camera and shoots his entire workload - weddings, portraiture, corporate and personal work - all on film. He makes shooting film, which some blinded cynics consider a dying art form, look like a breeze - newsflash: it actually is! Jonathan knows his stuff and he pours his heart into teaching his Finders everything about how to shoot it and how to push it way beyond its box-instruction limits. I'm now convinced I've got rocks in my head if I shoot anything else but! 

Jonathan guided us through three days of techie instruction, business tips & tricks (insider trading, anyone?!), plenty of laughs, constant encouragement and he even managed to move everyone of us to tears. Then there were the location shoots everyday with beautiful people and giggling children. I was educated, moved, entertained and grew so much within myself in these three short days that I cannot define my praises enough for FIND and the delightful Jonathan.

taking this shot - 19th down on the left

When Jonathan met the Finders at the welcome dinner, not once did he greet any of us with a three-feet-apart business-like handshake but instead offered outspread arms and a heartfelt bear hug. This guy is all love and it shows throughout the entirety of his workshop. 


Jonathan is a passionate man and he loves what he does with such fervor, you cannot help but carry some of his enthusiasm with you after FIND comes to an end. He's cares about what you get from the workshop and how it can help you and your photography evolve. Jonathan inspires you to find your own creative voice and connect with yourself more as an artist and photographer.

some of the other lovely Finders...

I faced my fears head-on by attending FIND and, two months later, am more confident about my abilities and my working future. Not quite fearless, but much less so than I was before the workshop. FIND will leave you a more-confident photographer, a better person, a smarter business man/woman and make you fall in love with film more than ever before.  


If you love photography, want to improve your skills and be reunited with the wonderful world of film, track this man down at a country nearest you. The FIND workshop is worth travelling many miles for.