From Film to Digital: The Story Behind @35mmbcpix and @bcpix
- Brian Cleary
- Nov 17, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 2
One Photographer, Two Archives: Exploring @bcpix and @35mmbcpix
Over the years, my photography has grown through two distinct eras — the pre-2000 film years and the digital era beginning in 2001. To share that full creative journey, I’ve separated my work into two dedicated Instagram accounts: @35mmbcpix, home to my archival film photography, and @bcpix, where my digital archive lives and continues to evolve.
Here’s how each account tells a different part of the story:
@35mmbcpix is the place where my film photography lives, with an emphasis on the work I created prior to 2000. These images come from a time when everything was shot on 35mm film — motorsports, documentary moments, everyday scenes, and anything else that caught my eye.
What Defines @35mmbcpix
Dedicated exclusively to my film work
A strong focus on my motorsports photography from before 2000
The unmistakable look and feel of 35mm film — grain, mood, texture, imperfection
A visual archive of the early years that shaped my style
If you enjoy the authenticity and nostalgia of analog photography, this account is a deep dive into the era that started it all for me.
When I transitioned into the digital world in 2001, my photography evolved — faster workflows, sharper images, and new creative possibilities. @bcpix houses my entire digital archive from 2001 forward, including current motorsports coverage, ongoing projects, and even occasional glimpses into my personal life.
What Defines @bcpix
Digital archive dating back to 2001
Current motorsports photography, shot trackside as events unfold today
A wide variety of digital work from the past two decades
Personal life moments shared alongside professional content
This account represents the modern phase of my career — clean, high-speed, and constantly growing.
Two Accounts, One Continuous Story
Together, @35mmbcpix and @bcpix form a complete timeline of my life in photography:
Follow either for the era you love most, or follow both for the full picture.
Photo Stories at BCPIX.com
Original photography and firsthand visual history by Brian Cleary.
All images © Brian Cleary. Editorial licensing available.
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Really enjoyed reading about the journey from film to digital—it highlights how photography has evolved while preserving its creative spirit. I also keep handwritten notes about photo projects, and digitizing handwritten project notes makes them much easier to organize and revisit.