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Retronaut is a website dedicated to archiving weird, wonderful and historic photographs from the last 200 years. Amongst this vast collection you can expect to see photos of London from 1913, raunchy fashion shoots from the 1920’s, futuristic designs from 1962 and everything you could possibly imagine in between. This week we have dug through the archives and found some rather cute black cat auditions in Hollywood from 1961.
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Recently, New York City’s Department of Records unveiled millions of images of New York City online. Photos date back to as far as the 1800’s and show the city in a new light. More on this news after the break.
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Phillips de Pury & Company has released its list of historic art photographs on sale this spring from various private owners. For instance, "Candy Cigarette" from 1989 by Sally Mann can be yours for an estimated $40,000-60,000.
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Photography can be considered a visual language. Photos capture an event and that instance that is frozen in time can communicate a story. Let’s take a look at some elements that make up the language of photography.
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After reading about an article on Lomography Magazine, I thought I should write about my finds in the old flea market too. Pictures found, which I fell in love with.
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As Lomography revives the dwindling popularity of film photography, The Print Room is calling for photo entries for an exhibition in March. Read more information after the break.
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Cecil Beaton was an official photographer for the Royal Family. He has numerous photos of the Royal Family, especially the Queen. In this upcoming photo exhibition, rare photos of the Queen will be displayed. Read on for more details.
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If you could only take one treasure with you to save from an incoming disaster, what would it be? This was the question raised and answered by the founders of Photohoku, a project which aims to help people rebuild their memories with photos and family albums after the tragic Tohoku Earthquake of 2011.
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In 1955, engineer Michael King was sent to Korea for his national service. While he was there, he was able to document the lives of the citizens after the war. Take a look at some of his Kodachrome photos after the jump.
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We're already running into the final countdown for Christmas. By now, the streets and cityscapes around the world are already gleaming and glistening with beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. Ever wondered what Christmastime in the city looked like many decades ago? You're in luck, as we have some beautiful vintage photos of holiday scenes for you!
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Photographer Isa Leshko had captured these moving photographs of animals who are at the end stage of their lives using film. Her ongoing series taps your thoughts on what it means to be mortal. Pictures after the jump...
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All you analogue enthusiasts be prepared! Westlicht Photographica has announced its 20th auction of rare and interesting analogue equipment! The auction will be held on 12th of November, so if you’re in Vienna at that time, this event is a must!
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Fallen leaves of varying hues make autumn one of the most scenic seasons worthy of a picture or two. How would autumn scenes look when stripped of their characteristic colors? Allow three of LIFE magazine's veteran photographers show you autumn of the yesteryears in monochrome.
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Fashion photography today strives to achieve perfection with every shot, but perhaps one photographer's goal was to capture and create unique and visually stunning fashion images. Take a look at the fashion snapshots of Andy Bettles in film and be amazed.
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We at Lomography India had launched the "Lomography x Film India" contest for the Flickr Group Film India to celebrate the zeal and support of the group towards analogue photography. We asked the members to put their pictures on our website and create Lomowalls -- the top three will win films!
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Take an intimate look at the King of Rock and Roll as he was about to break into super stardom in 1956. Formerly known as the "Memphis Flash", the then 21-year old Elvis Presley became a worldwide sensation, who, to this day, continues to influence pop culture in so many ways. Lucky for us (who weren't born at that time), photojournalist Al Wertheimer was there to take pictures - 3,800 to be exact.
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On the 20th of July, Lomography India held Part II of its Monsoon Lomowalk, in Mumbai. Here is a recap of all the fun and film pictures!
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We had asked you to fish out your old pictures from the trips which you had the most fun on. 119 pictures with brilliant pictures of you as kids, pictures of your parents, pictures of your siblings and of you!
We're happy to announce the winners of Unexplored India x Lomography Rumble : Cherished Memories of travel.
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No Mans Art Gallery is holding a Slum Photography Contest in the slums of Dharavi with kids between 12 & 20. And what is it that makes this so special? Well it shows the unique viewpoint of these children and also brings them together giving them a aim & objective, directing towards a more productive life.
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After having introduced Emmelie Koster and her Slum Photography Contest, we are ready to follow her in her wonderful adventure. From the streets of Mumbai, she reports on meeting the children participating in the competition to distributing the cameras and Getting back the films! Read after the jump for more.
