Kodak Portra 800 35mm

I’ve been shooting this at dusk without a flash, and the skin tones are so natural even in tricky light. The flexibility with underexposure is a lifesaver when I’m too slow to adjust settings.

The grain is impressively fine for an 800-speed film, sharpness holds up well even when I push it a stop. It handles mixed indoor lighting beautifully without that muddy look faster films get. My portraits from a recent dinner party have that natural, almost creamy skin tone I’ve been chasing.

Even in dim evening light, the skin tones came out incredibly natural, not the usual muddy mess you get with faster films. I was really impressed with how fine the grain stayed when I pushed the exposure a stop. Definitely my new go-to for indoor candids.