One Roll Challenge 2025
Just one roll. No second chances!
The One Roll Challenge strips photography back to its purest form. Armed with just one camera, one lens and a single roll of film, you craft a narrative or cohesive series entirely in-camera. Every frame counts - there's no safety net and no post-processing magic.
The Rules:
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35mm film (full frame: 24-36 exposures, half frame: 48-72 exposures)
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Any 35mm camera - we recommend one lens but it's optional
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Sequential storytelling - show every frame in exact shooting order
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No editing - what comes off the roll is what the world sees
This isn't about perfection - it's about intention, adaptation, and the beautiful unpredictability that happens when you commit fully.
Submit for Zine Feature
Selected series will be featured in our upcoming Lens Punk zine, reaching fellow photographers who appreciate the craft and challenge of analog work.
To submit: Get in touch by email and send us a scanned contact sheet. On being accepted, we'll ask for individual images and a brief reflection on your process.
We're looking for work that shows creative vision and captures the unpredictable magic of committing to one roll.
Ready to Try?
To submit for zine: Contact us