Kodak Portra 160VC 35mm Film Tribute 15oz Black Mug

Kodak Portra 160VC (Vivid Color) was part of Kodak’s original Portra lineup introduced in the late 1990s, designed specifically for portrait and commercial photographers who wanted richer, more saturated colors than the neutral-toned Portra NC (Natural Color) variant. The “VC” version quickly developed a devoted following thanks to its ability to render vibrant colors—especially reds, blues, and greens—without sacrificing the smooth skin tones that made Portra famous. It was especially loved by fashion, wedding, and editorial photographers who needed both color punch and flattering tones. What made Portra 160VC important was its balance: it offered higher color saturation and contrast while still retaining the fine grain, wide latitude, and exceptional tonal range that the Portra line was known for. Its ISO 160 rating made it a daylight-balanced film ideal for controlled lighting environments, studio sessions, and outdoor portraiture. Unlike slide film, which could be unforgiving, Port