(bright upbeat music) - I'm Jay Martin Jr. in the Crosscut KCTS 9 Newsroom.

Film photography is finding a new generation of fans on TikTok and Instagram.

Seattle film shops are feeling the surge.

The comeback is partly driven by a generation of digital natives who developed a love for film photography during the pandemic.

A decade ago, media experts had declared analog photography as good as dead.

Now, cells of film rolls and disposable cameras at Glazer's, a longtime local camera and film store have increased roughly 50% in recent years.

Photography-oriented nonprofits in the Northwest are also feeling the impact.

Darkroom classes at Youth In Focus now have a waiting list, a new phenomenon according to Executive Director, Samantha Kelly.

For many film photographers, the median offers an appealing alternative to the digital sleekness of a smartphone.

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