Vincent Tantardini

I'm a long-time film photography enthusiast who enjoys the slower, more deliberate approach that analogue offers, from the click of a leaf shutter to the feel of loading a fresh roll. Over the years, I grew increasingly interested in the metadata side of film. While digital photographers benefit from detailed EXIF data, film shooters often rely on notebooks or memory to keep track of settings, camera/lens info, and shooting conditions. That gap led me to create Frames, a dedicated mobile and desktop film photography app for analog photographers who want to better document, organise, and archive their work. Frames helps you log rolls, capture exposure data, track gear used (camera, lens, film stock), and later reintegrate that metadata into your scanned images. The app supports export to XMP sidecars, making it easy to preserve analogue metadata in a way that works with Lightroom, Capture One, and modern DAM tools. It’s designed with a clean, minimal interface and a privacy-first approach: no cloud syncing, no accounts required. Just your data, structured the way you want it. I shoot mostly 35mm and medium format, often with rangefinders and compact cameras, favouring natural light and subtle tones. When I’m not shooting or scanning, I’m usually refining the app, responding to user feedback, or experimenting with new workflows to bridge the gap between film and digital archiving. Frames is used by photographers around the world who value control over their process and want a better way to manage their analogue archive. If you’re into film photography, metadata workflows, or just curious about how to keep your scans tidy and searchable, feel free to reach out. You can learn more about the project by visiting the project website.