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About

Just in case you’re on a phone or tablet and can’t access the drop down menu, here are the links to the Links, Disclaimers, Hard of Hearing, and Orvieto LLC pages.

I’m Dan. I love making stuff, telling stories, and taking care of a French Bulldog named Sofie. Below is a bio for anyone who needs it.

Hailing from the Midwest, Dan is a co-owner and producer at Polymyth Productions, a video production company that has created thousands of videos for a wide variety of clients around the world since 2011.

Dan is also a photographer who specializes in instant film. He’s published hundreds of guides, articles, and reviews on his website danfinnen.com, which has been viewed and shared millions of times around the world. He also shares photography guides on his YouTube channel under the handle danfinnen.

Writing, be it scripts, stories, or novels, is Dan’s passion. He hosts and produces the Chicago Writers Podcast, the official podcast of the Stories Matter Foundation.

Finally, Dan is also the creator and host of Super Gear Land, a goofy YouTube channel dedicated to all things retro gaming.

Dan has been hard of hearing since he was a small child and is a lifelong advocate for those with hearing loss. He wears hearing aids in both ears.

His favorite food is Cincinnati’s Skyline Chili. LaRosa’s Pizza is a close second.

Dan has run two marathons and has a lifelong goal to complete the Krispy Kreme Challenge in under an hour (that’s a real race in NC where you run 5 miles and eat 12 donuts). So far, his PR is 1:12. (2025 update: I did it in 1:03! So close!) Maybe next year…

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Featured Projects

Photography YouTube Channel

The Chicago Writers Podcast

Dan’s Guide to Purchasing Polaroid Cameras

Super Gear Land YouTube Channel

Support this Site

When it comes to photography gear, partnering up with companies like KEH, Polaroid, Amazon, and eBay allows me to keep this site going without annoying banner ads. Using my affiliate links when buying anything costs you nothing and helps me out a ton. Thanks! Find cool stuff at Polaroid, KEH, and Amazon in each article.

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Recent Articles

  • Fuji Instax Instant Film Camera Buying Guide
  • Dan’s Guide to Buying New and Used Polaroid Cameras
  • Instax Square SQ1 and SQ40 Camera Guide

Recent Reviews

  • Polaroid Now+ (Plus) Gen 3 Instant Camera Review
  • Boox Palma Android e-Reader Review
  • Nikon Z6 III Camera Review – From a Z6 I Owner’s Perspective
  • Fuji Instax Wide 400 Instant Film Camera Review
  • Nikon N80 35mm Film SLR Camera Review

Recent Blog Posts

  • New: Polaroid Now+ Gen 3 Reviews
  • New: Travel Gallery
  • Why I don’t review ‘hybrid’ ‘film’ ‘cameras’
  • New: Nikon Z6 III Review
  • Updated: Polaroid and Instax Buying Guides

Blog Archive

About Me

I’m a writer, photographer, co-owner of Polymyth, host of the Chicago Writers Podcast, Super Gear Land, and more. You can reach me at hello (at) danfinnen.com.

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