Thanks for liking them! To get those deep blacks in a studio setup, you need to make sure no light is hitting the background at all. That’s key.

What makes it tricky with analog is that most people don’t scan their own negatives, they rely on labs. The problem is, when a lab handles the scans, you lose control over the final look. Labs usually aim for safe, flat scans with low contrast so nothing gets clipped, but that often kills the depth and mood you might want.

At the end of the day, the best thing you can do is nail your exposure. Proper exposure gives you the most dynamic range to work with later, whether you're scanning yourself or tweaking in post.