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  • Making the Most of the Bulb Setting

    Making the Most of the Bulb Setting

    Want to experiment more with that bulb setting on your camera? Want to take some awesome, easy to achieve light trail snaps! I'll show you how! perfect for beginner or expert!

  • Anthotypes – Making a Print Using Plants

    Anthotypes – Making a Print Using Plants

    It is possible to print photographs using nothing but juice extracted from the petals of flowers, the peel from fruits and pigments from plants. In this great tipster from Malin Fabbri of alternativephotography.com, you can find out how!

  • Valentine’s Day Photography Tips

    Valentine’s Day Photography Tips

    Romance is in the air as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! You have your film rolls and cameras ready. Now what? Read on for some Valentine’s Day film photography tips!

  • Holey Hats

    Holey Hats

    Here's a fun idea for easy bokeh! Dust off that hat and take it out for a lomowalk.

  • A Little Guide for All Diana F+ Lovers

    A Little Guide for All Diana F+ Lovers

    A guide of what? Well, its a little guide that I'm sure every Diana lover will find very useful.

  • Saran Wrapped

    Saran Wrapped

    Tired of boring photos? Grab some saran wrap from your kitchen cabinet and mask it! Read more after the jump!

  • The Theory and Psychology of Framing Your Image

    The Theory and Psychology of Framing Your Image

    Today, we’re taking a look at the theory and psychology behind the size, framing, and visual weight of different elements in your photographic composition. You’d be surprised how much there is to learn about this choice, and the impact your decision can have!

  • How to Use the LomoKino Smart Phone Holder

    How to Use the LomoKino Smart Phone Holder

    The LomoKino Smart Phone Holder is a brand new accessory for the LomoKino. It allows you to digitalize your LomoKino movies directly from the LomoKinoScope using any smartphone. Read on to find out exactly how to use it!

  • Sprocket Holes: 135 Film in a 120 Roll

    Sprocket Holes: 135 Film in a 120 Roll

    There are many ways of shooting with 135 in a 120 camera to sensitize the sprocket holes. This is an option in wich you can use the paper protection roll of 120 films.

  • Hanging Your Photos Loose

    Hanging Your Photos Loose

    Here is an idea on how to display your photos. It’s about filling all corners of your house with the photos that you took. My next thought when the word “photo” comes in mind is the word “frame”. That’s getting kind of old. Learn more after the break.

  • Mimicking the Masters: Henri Cartier-Bresson

    Mimicking the Masters: Henri Cartier-Bresson

    Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French photographer who is well-known as the ‘father of modern photojournalism’. He was also one of the pioneer photographers who developed street photography. Learn more techniques from this master photographer.

  • Mixing Words With Reality

    Mixing Words With Reality

    Some time ago, I read an article of cohetesnaranjas about a failed experiment of mixing words with landscape. I thought it was a wonderful idea so I kept it in my mind so that I could try it someday, maybe with something more.

  • Tips for Taking Firework Photos

    Tips for Taking Firework Photos

    Taking photos of fireworks may sometimes be tricky. I'll be giving you a few tips that will help you when you want to capture fireworks. Learn more after the break.

  • Making a Miniature Diana F+

    Making a Miniature Diana F+

    Ever thought about buying a cute little Diana F + keychain? Why not try and make one by yourself from a cool material called polymer clay! Learn the steps after the jump.

  • Make Your Own Photo Coasters

    Make Your Own Photo Coasters

    Show off your photos, or give them as a gift, with your own DIY photo coasters!

  • Make Your Own Lomo T-Shirt

    Make Your Own Lomo T-Shirt

    Have you been eyeing on one of the Lomo t-shirts in the online shop, but don't want to spend your hard-earned piggies on it? Why not make your own one? Read on to learn how to make a Lomo t-shirt.

  • Lomography Cookie Cutters: Butter Cookie Recipe

    Lomography Cookie Cutters: Butter Cookie Recipe

    The end of the year is coming. Many festivities have began. Christmas songs can be heard everywhere. It's time to give gifts to your loved ones. Don't know what to give them? Here's an idea!

  • Overexposure: It's a Beautiful Thing

    Overexposure: It's a Beautiful Thing

    With my first try at the Lubitel 166+ and manual settings in general (with no light meter), it's no surprise that my slides came out overexposed. But in the end, I actually really like the overexposure effect! Dreamy, bleached, otherworldly tones of cream and turquoise make for some genuinely gorgeous cross-processed slides. Read on to find out more!

  • The Medium Format Advantage

    The Medium Format Advantage

    This article will dive head-first into the world of medium format photography. We’ll take you through a basic introduction, then look at different cameras, film, scanners and processing techniques to give this type of photography a try!

  • Colorful Double Exposure Using Color Papers

    Colorful Double Exposure Using Color Papers

    No flowers? No blue skies during winter season? No problem! In this tipster, you can come up with colorful photos by using colored paper!