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Taking your camera everywhere you go just got a whole lot easier. Until 26 August 2017, we’re giving away a free Lomography camera strap with every Lomo’Instant Automat, Lomo’Instant Automat Glass, and Lomo’Instant Wide! What are you waiting for? Start your instant adventure now at the Lomography Online Shop.

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Lomographer tries his hand at making lumen prints, creating a stunning composite photo on his first attempt. From everyone here in Lomography, congratulations to smithlphoto for winning Photo of the Day!

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"Cinema Palettes": A Curated Guide to Colors of Films

Artists and color lovers will love scrolling up and down with their phones in this cool account of color palettes found in different stills from the most visually stunning films.

PJ Harvey: Snapshot Tour with the LC-A+

English singer, composer and poet PJ Harvey recently took the LC-A+ on tour around Australia and Asia in support of her album The Hope Six Demolition Project. We were delighted to get a glimpse into the life of a musician on the move through the eyes of this classic analogue camera.

25 Years of Lomography

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. Find a list of all currently running competitions in our dedicated section.

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Third Photography Project with the Homeless: "Through Our Eyes"
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-08-21 #news

A team in South Carolina gave out 100 disposable cameras to the homeless "to photograph their lives". This is said to be the third project of "Through Our Eyes" where they encourage photographers to be aware of homelessness in society.
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The Thrill of the Chase - Photography by Luke Gram
written by cheeo on 2017-08-21 #places

Luke Gram travels around the world in search for the next shot.
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Take the Harpy on a ride!

Take your camera on a safe ride with your bike. This sturdy ZKIN leather bag protects your Diana F+ sized cameras and Lens. Remove the loops and you have a stylish shoulder bag!
Pictures That Shaped Lomography 2001
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-08-21 #culture

Let's look back at photos that made 2001 a great year for Lomography!
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Monday Moodboard: Scenes from the Park
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-08-21 #places

Monday is here yet again to drag your feet in crowding streets and trains. Unwind, de-stress and care less, for this Monday Moodboard we'll be taking you to a stroll on your favorite scenic and picturesque parks to clear the worrying mind of yours.
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Call for Entry: The 7th Annual Holga & Friends Out of the Box International Photography Competition
written by katphip on 2017-08-21

The 7th Annual Holga & Friends Out of the Box (on creativity that is) International Photography Competition is now under way with guest juror O. Rufus Lovett. It is open to amateur and professional photographers around the globe that use a toy camera or an element of it.
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This Week on Lomography
written by Lomography on 2017-08-20 #news

Here's your weekly dose of the latest happenings in the Lomography Community.
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Capture the signature Ultra-Wide-Angle Lomo LC-Wide look Instantly

Capture more and save more when you buy the LC-Wide Instant Bundle. Get 50% off the original price of the LC-A Instant back, and get the LC-Wide Instant Kit for FREE!
"White Wolf": The Oldest Native American to Have Ever Lived
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-08-20 #culture

From 1785 to 1922, White Wolf, also known as Chief John Smith is considered the oldest Native American to have lived -- 137 years. Let's get to know the historical figure through a series of portraits.
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Newcomer of the Week: Grace Finnie (@gracefinnie)
written by Lomography on 2017-08-20

As a child of nature, Grace Finnie (@gracefinnie) never heads out without a camera in tow. In this interview, our community newcomer from United Kingdom talks about her passion for the outdoors and photographing all its beauty on film.
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Our great community members have uploaded 13,672,672 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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Build your own analog SLR Camera!

With a list of fine accessories it´s not only fun to build but also great to shoot with! Check out the enhanced, flash compatible version now!
An Artist's POV: Lomo'Instant Automat and Malaysian Artist Bono Stellar
written by crissyrobles on 2017-08-20

Explore the Lomo'Instant Automat's numerous creative potentials.
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Grace Gloria Denis: Finding the Devil in the Details
written by Ciel Hernandez on 2017-08-20 #people

The camera is an auxiliary to our sight; seeing things that the naked eye cannot. Everything is not what it seems in the David Lynch-like lens of analogue photographer Grace Gloria Denis as she zooms up-close to seemingly mundane still life.
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A Very Special Portrait Lens

Photos shot with a New Petzval lens are immediately recognizable for their super-sharp focus areas and wonderful swirly bokeh effect. Each New Petzval lens is crafted from brass (just like the original Petzval lens) and features premium glass optics. Together with Lomography, the lenses have been designed and constructed by a team of optics specialists at the Zenit factory in Russia. Zenit are master lens manufacturers and have the skill to build the Petzval lens for use with today’s SLR cameras.
25 Ways to Get the Most of Your Lomo LC-A+
written by Lomography on 2017-08-20 #culture

As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we couldn't help but mention one of our most beloved cameras- the worldwide known Lomo LC-A.
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A Closer Look at Edward Weston
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-08-20 #culture #videos

Photographer and vlogger Marc Silber visits the grandson of the master photographer Edward Weston and explores his former home, one that reeks of the personal and photographic history of the renowned member of Group f/64.
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LomoLab: Panoramic & Sprocket Development Services

Panoramic shots are here ready to be processed by our dedicated team experts! Development, prints and scans included. (Service availability depends on your markets)
Beauty in Bokeh with Singaporean Photographer Walter Tan and the Petzval 85 Art Lens
written by crissyrobles on 2017-08-19

Walter took the Petzval 85 Art Lens for a shoot and shares with us his passion for showcasing the subtleties of beauty.
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Great discounts on Instax Mini films when you them with the Lomo'Instant Milano

Purchase the newest, coolest, pinkest Lomo'Instant yet, the Lomo'Instant Milano and get up to 20% off the price of film when you buy it with 10 packs of Instax Mini Films!
How to Take a Shot Like Christopher Nolan
written by Ciel Hernandez on 2017-08-19 #tutorials #videos

Like the contemporary auteur, they've been through other influences to make the style of their own. Christopher Nolan has his own distinction, but even you can make it with some practice and minding of the details.
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Stand up and stand out with the Lomo'Instant Murano

Brighten up anybody's day with the quirky color combo and all around creative potential of the new Lomo'Instant Murano! This vibrant new member of the Lomo'Instant family is available on it's own or with lenses!
LomoAmigo Rita Maria: Lomo'Instant Wide at CPH Open
written by paulineleguenic on 2017-08-19 #gear #people

Rita Maria, passionate writer and film photographer embraces the fun attitude of the Lomo'Instant Wide and shoot a cool skate event without too much thinking.
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Cristina_badulescu is our LomoHome of the Day!

From concerts to weddings to vacations at the beach, one can rely on lomographer cristina_badulescu to capture it all! From everyone here in Lomography, congratulations to cristina_badulescu for winning Home of the Day!

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Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens

Discover the beauty of original optics of our signature camera, the lens merges the LC-A heritage of shooting from the hip with the handmade craftsmanship of the Lomography Art Lens family.
Capturing The Incredible World Of Wildlife: An Interview With Joshua Holko
written by Ivana Džamić on 2017-08-19 #people

"Documenting Nature is something I feel is very important for future generations. I am a very firm believer in in-camera artistry and not misrepresenting Nature," says Australian wildlife photographer Joshua Holko.
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VIDERE Pinhole Camera

Handcrafted DIY pinhole Camera from the UK uses a simple precision laser-cut 0.4mm pinhole to take photographs onto medium format film
The Photographic Interviews: Eliza Hatch & The Portrait of the Postmodern Woman
written by Ciel Hernandez on 2017-08-19 #people

The 21st-century metropolis still poses discomfort and offenses against women, mostly through harassment. In this photographic interview, UK-based photographer Eliza Hatch speaks about the prevailing issue not through words, but with portraits shot in analogue.
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The New Jupiter 3+ 1.5/50 L39/M back is on stock!

Revel in the crystal-clear sharpness, natural colors, and dreamy bokeh of the resurrected Russian masterpiece that is the Jupiter 3+ Art Lens! Purchase your very own brass beauty now while our limited supplies last, and get it shipped to you by the end of June 2017!
Come From Away x Lomography: Stop the World Competition
written by katphip on 2017-08-19 #culture #people #videos

Come From Away is the true story of 38 planes stranding 7000 passengers in remote Canada, on September 11, 2001. One character dares to "Stop the World, Take a Photo" amid the chaos. In honor of World Photography Day, we invite you to do the same for the chance to see the masterpiece musical in NYC!
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Discover the Lomo'Instant Splitzer

Dice and Slice For A New Way Of Shooting Instant Photos; combine the cool features of Lomo'Instant such as long exposure, flash with color filters to expand the possibilities of your Lomo'Instant! Whack your creativity out the ball park and get your Lomo'Instant Splitzer today!
Pictures that Shaped Lomography 2000
written by Lomography on 2017-08-19 #culture

Here are the pictures that shaped Lomography in 2000: a collage of special moments in the new millennium, a year when there are only open spaces, opportunities, and possibilities abound.
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Lomographic Color Studies: Black
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-08-19 #culture

The existence of light grants us to see the whole spectrum of the prism. As we walk our way across the rainbow, we study, ruse and add meanings to the colors. For this week, we have the color that never goes out of style.
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Around the World in Analogue: Martinique, France
written by Lomography on 2017-08-18 #places

“Around the World in Analogue” is your bite-size guide to the most amazing travel destinations across the globe, as documented by the members of the Lomography community. Today, lomographer Elise Chauvin (@elisechocho) takes us to the sunny coast of a Caribbean island in France.
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