The Truth About Pushing Film: What It Can and Can’t Do for Your Photography

photo by Hao Cui

At Graination, we often encounter the widespread belief that pushing film can correct underexposed photographs. Many photographers, especially those new to analog techniques, turn to pushing film as a last resort to “save” underexposed negatives. This blog post aims to clarify what pushing film actually does and why it does not fix underexposure. What is […]