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To celebrate 25 Years of Lomography, we are running 196 competitions for 196 countries – find out more in this article and on our official site. Here is a visualisation of the submissions we’ve received so far, per country! The brighter the country, the more submissions we have received. Please note that submissions have not opened in some countries yet. Here is a list of all currently running competitions: Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom & United States.
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Whidbey Island Through The Eyes of Local Photographers
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-26 #culture
This coming August, ten photographers from Whidbey Island, including Lomography Community's Lorraine Healy (@lorrainehealy), will be showcasing a diverse selection of visual works---from film photography to lithography.
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The Photographer's Cookbook
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-26 #culture
Breathe, eat, and sleep like a photographer. Thanks to museum curator Lisa Hostetler, you can now peruse your photographer's favorite plates, dishes, and mixes through "The Photographer's Cookbook". Who knows, you might just inherit whatever superpower these renowned geniuses have.
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Celebrate summer with the Lomo'Instant San Sebastián
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Indie Street Film Festival x Lomography: Cinematic Images Winners
written by katphip on 2017-07-26 #news #people
For the "Cinematic Images" competition, Lomography and the Indie Street Film Festival called to see some of the most unique photographs, balanced between cinema and still photographic styles, using elements of classic and contemporary cinema. Let's check out the winners!
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In Love With The View - An Interview with Nina Keinrath
written by Marc Ocampo on 2017-07-26 #people
Come along a trip of soothing sights and inspiring moments with photographer and nature lover, Nina Keinrath.
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Master the Silky Soft Focus of the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens!
Capture truly unique portraits with the silky soft focus of the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens! Brass version now available for purchase in the shop!
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Lomo In-Depth: A Love Story of Food & Photography
written by Ciel Hernandez on 2017-07-26 #culture
In an age where everyone owns a camera, with the capability to produce photographs, we've become all entitled to partake in the art of photography, whether we're doing it consciously or unaware. And we've all been guilty snapping our smartphones and cameras on delicacies.
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Pictures That Shaped Lomography 1993
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-26 #culture
Revisit and reminisce one of Lomography's first years with these time capsule photos from '93!
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Let's Celebrate the Launch of the new Chrome-Plated Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens
written by dop on 2017-07-26
Come and celebrate with us as we present the new Chrome Plated Edition of our acclaimed Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens. There will be parties, events, exhibitions, and try-out sessions in selected locations around the globe that you don’t want to miss!
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Jürgen Becker's New York of 1972, Rediscovered
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-26 #news
Rediscovered by his own son Boris Becker, Jürgen Becker's documented photographs of early 70's New York resurface for public viewing.
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Our great community members have uploaded 13,616,806 photos so far. Browse all of them or search by tags, countries, cities, cameras or films. Be a part of it and add your photos as well!
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Silver is the New Black: Introducing the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens Brass, Chrome Plated
written by Lomography on 2017-07-26
The revival of the the world's first ever photographic optic lens - redesigned and reimagined for modern-day cameras - is back with an exclusive chrome finish. Welcome the Chrome Plated Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64.
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How to Become Part of Our 25 Years of Lomography Celebrations
written by ellakoppensteiner on 2017-07-26 #culture #people #places
To celebrate 25 years of Lomography, we’re inviting our Community to join us in creating a worldwide photography exhibition. Submit your shots and build a LomoWall exhibition near you today!
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Purchase the most versatile instant camera, the Lomo'Instant Automat in the shop now!
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Behind the Lens with Chris Lowell
written by Sunshine Reyes on 2017-07-25 #people
You may have seen him in TV shows such as Veronica Mars, Private Practice, or most recently as Bash Howard in GLOW. Now, get to know more about Chris Lowell -- behind the lens.
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On Photography, Art & Mexico: Inside the Mind of Pedro Meyer
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-25 #people #videos
Pedro Meyer, one of the most significant icons in contemporary photography, takes a seat as he talks about hiss own musings and inklings on art and photography and how the Mexican culture consumes the medium.
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Set your Micro 4/3 camera free with the Lomography Experimental Lens Kit
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Cry For Me: X-Pro Experiments with Ezekiel Santos
written by lomographysoholondon on 2017-07-25 #news #people
UK based student photographer Ezekiel Santos has been using the Lomography X-Pro 200 film for his project titled 'Cry For Me', which addresses the mental health issues of young men.
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How Legendary Music Photographer Mick Rock Iconized Rockstars
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-25 #people
Photographer Mick Rock was known as "The Man Who Shot The Seventies", capturing the most arresting walks of life he had encountered as a young British student and photographer in the age of punk and rock.
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Under the Lights - Film Photography by Louis Dazy
written by cheeo on 2017-07-25 #people
Photographer Louis Dazy's double exposures are so much more than just visually enticing.
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Discover the Heart of LC-A Legacy with Lomo LC-A MINITAR-1!
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Lomographers Throughout the Years: Superlighter
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-25 #people
For Lomography's 25th anniversary, we take a quick trip down memory lane with 25 of the community's most iconic members. Next up: Aurelio Laloni, known to the community as Superlighter.
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Express Yourself Using Lomo Temporary Tattoos
You’ve shouted your analogue love from the rooftops and worn your heart on your sleeve – Now it’s time to take it to the next level and wear it on your skin! Lomo Temporary Tattoos contains 5 tattoos you can treasure 3 designs of black and white cameras and 2 colored designs. Go ahead, stick it on and show it off!
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Fantasy and History with Nicolette Clara Iles and the Petzval 85
written by lomographysoholondon on 2017-07-25
Nicolette Clara Iles is a UK based photographer. She shoots with film to create soft tones and subtle elements of distress, which give her photos an eerie and beautiful feel. Here's a peek into the images she shot with the Petzval 85 lens.
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A Crash Course to German Expressionism
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-24 #videos
During the Weimar period of Germany, noted for being a turmoil-filled time for the country, German cinema was the only thing that was way ahead of everyone else's.
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Say hello to our most exquisite Lomo'Instant Wide yet!
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Eadweard Muybridge: an Innovator of Motion Photography
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-24 #culture
One can say cinema is photography's brother. The relationship between the two mediums are knit closer through the pioneering works of photographer and innovator Eadweard Muybridge.
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The Vancouver Youth of the 1970's
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-24 #culture
The 1970's was the decade of the Greenpeace and revolution -- anti-war insurgencies, anti-Vietnam war protests, and pro-environment movements were rampant across the world. But for the youth in Vancouver, 1970's was a turning point.
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Boldly go forth and capture Sharper images with the New Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Magellan!
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The LC-A Wardrobe
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-24 #gear
Everybody needs a little wardrobe change once in a while. For the LC-A, it comes in the form of different eye-catching editions and designs!
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Handcrafted VIDERE Pinhole Camera Ready for Your Pinhole Images
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Monday Moodboard: The Empyrean
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-24 #places
For this Monday Moodboard, we take you way up to where the deities reside. It's not so bad to get your head in the clouds on a dull day such as this one.
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Petzval Lens Perfect for Portraits
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Joseph Barrett: Finding the Essence of Man in Portraiture
written by Ciel Hernandez on 2017-07-23 #people
Traditional notions of masculinity have been thrown out of the window. In the photography of English portraitist Joseph Barrett, it is high time for the world to start looking at people without pre-judging eyes.
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Explore the New Jupiter 3+
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This Week on Lomography
written by Lomography on 2017-07-23 #news
Here's your weekly dose of the latest happenings in the Lomography Community.
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Diana Accessory Kit
Get ready for dreamy experimentation with the Diana Accessory Kit. This package contains all the Diana accessories in one box!
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Newcomer of the Week: Jakub Valovič and Lucia Vnučková (lucia_and_jakub)
written by Lomography on 2017-07-23 #people
Lucia Vnučková and Jakub Valovič (@lucia_and_jakub) may have different reasons for taking up photography but they both share the same burning passion for the craft. Inspired by each other's creativity, they decided to collaborate on a single LomoHome. Get to know our community newcomers from Bratislava, Slovakia in this interview.
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An Interview with Slevin Aaron on Flowers, Portraiture & People
written by Ciel Hernandez on 2017-07-23 #people
Szczecin-born photographer Slevin Aaron's visual poetry draws a metaphor between humans and flowers. Referring himself as an 'emotions' photographer, his semi-surrealistic art photography get in touch with realism. We talk to the photographer in this fascinating interview.
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Drape the world in Glorious Silky focus with the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens Black!
Create rich textured backgrounds and wrap your world in luminous soft focus with the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens! The Black version is now available for purchase in the shop!
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Pictures That Shaped Lomography 1992
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-23 #culture
Here are the pictures that shaped Lomography in 1992: a collage of special moments including a wedding and a day at the beach as plenty of beginnings enter that year.
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