Exuding character, sophistication and grace, the Daguerreotype Achromat is back in high spirits — with an exclusive, brand new chrome finishing. Inspired by the incredible support the Art Lens received on Kickstarter back in 2016, we designed this sleek silver edition to offer a classic, timeless look — and to protect your lens from wear and tear. Looking stunning both on analogue and digital cameras, its cool elegance makes it the ultimate tool to shoot summer festivals, urban life, glamour, the great outdoors and so much more. Get your Chrome Plated Daguerreotype Achromat online or find a Gallery Store near you!
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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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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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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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Add a little fun to your Instant mini snaps with different Fuji Instax Mini Special films!
Add a little more flavor to your instant snaps and make them more memorable with our Fuji Instax Mini Special Films! Check out Mickey Mouse and Friends, or the gang of Looney Tunes, or hang out long ago in a galaxy far far away with our Star Wars frames, and a lot more!
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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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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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Capture more for less with the Lomo'Instant Playa Jardin + Instax Bundles!
Freeze more of the fun with up to a whopping 20% off on Instax films when you purchase the Lomo'Instant Playa Jardin & Lenses + 10 Instax Film Bundle!
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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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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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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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Announcing the arrival of the Lomo'Instant Lake Tahoe!
Say hello to the shiny black and grey embodiment of serenity and adventure that the largest alpine lake in North America inspired! Say hello to the Lomo'Instant Lake Tahoe!
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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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A quick guide to Inkodye
Shake well and apply to fabric. Blot out excess using a paper towel. Create your design using Inkofilm or anything that casts a shadow. Expose to sunlight or bright UV light for 10-20 minutes or until color reaches full saturation. Machine wash using Inkowash to remove unexposed dye. Double your exposure time in overcast weather. Enjoy the "wow" result!
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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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Lomo'Instant Wide Victoria Peak
Hold the majesty of a starry night sky in your hands with the newest member of the Lomo'Instant Wide family, the Lomo'Instant Wide Victoria Peak! Available in single and combo packages.
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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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The Lomography Bazaar
We constantly search far and wide, meticulously seek out, hunt down, and hand-pick some of the most experimental and alternative gear out there - and we've now gathered them all in one easy to browse shop category, ready for the picking! In the Lomo-Bazaar, you canalso be part of our process of collecting fresh new products, rare treasures, and crowd-funded creations to sell on the shop - after all, they’re all for you! Get in touch with us to share your suggestions for amazing gear - go on, we’re all ears!
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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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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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LC-A 120
The Phoblographer Editor's Choice Award Winner is here to give you the power of LC-A in shooting at 120 format! With the glowing colors, shadowy vignettes & fine contrasts and with tons of features including a 0.6m closest focusing distance, you will surely enjoy this LC-A 120 camera!
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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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Discover Stunning 20mm Wide-Angle Shots with Russar Lens
Clear and crisp images are here to capture one of your best moments in life! Shoot and share memories with your friends and families with Russar lens.
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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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Classic Lomography Pouch For Your Photography Gears!
Keep your photographic gear safe while maintaining your dashing style with the Lomography Camera and Lens Pouch. This leather protective case can fit a wide range of Lomography cameras and accessories, and it also has an inner pocket to keep smaller items safe.
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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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Stunning shots with the New Petzval 58 Bokeh Control Art Lens
We've been blown away by the latest community shots taken with the New Petzval 58 Bokeh Control Art Lens ! If you didn’t get a chance to back us on our Kickstarter Campaign, don't worry - lenses are now available on our Online Shop! And guess what! They're ready to ship! Grab one now!
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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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Celebrate the start of summer with up to 60% Savings!
Save up to 60% on selected cameras, bags and accessories with the Lomography Summer Sale!
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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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Take the perfect portrait with the Petzval 85 Art Lens Brass and Lens adapter bundle!
Grab your New Petzval 85 Art Lens Brass edition in the lens mount and mount adapter of your choice and start taking the instantly recognizable bokeh-full portraits!
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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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Create and Animate with Pixelstick
Consists of 200 full color RGB LEDs in a lightweight aluminium housing will color your analogue world in different way! Create and animate different shades and shapes with the Pixelstick!
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How to Shoot Like a Pictorialist with the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens
written by lomographymagazine on 2017-07-23 #gear #tutorials
New to your Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens and don't know where to begin? Say no more, we introduce you to the old art of Pictorialism -- a photographic movement that pioneered the camera as a medium of art.
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Carry your precious cameras with the Lomography Camera Strap
Make sure your cameras are secured within your reach! Durable, stylish and tough enough to tag along with your on-the-go shoots! You can now grab this strap anytime through regular purchase!
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Lomography Soho Workshops and Events for August
written by lomographysoholondon on 2017-07-22 #news
This is the perfect time to stock up on film, get out your cameras or book yourself onto one of our fab workshops. This month you can choose from our Meet The Artist evening with or Charlie Phillips & our LC-A+ Street Session!
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Introducing the New Lomography Simple Use Film Camera
Introducing the Lomography Simple Use Film Camera. Forget fiddling with film and settings: this is analogue madness at your disposal, loaded and ready to shoot. Pocket-sized, equipped with a flash, and available in three different films! Get the 3 pack bundle and save 5%!
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Lomo Hacks: Developing and Archiving
written by katphip on 2017-07-22 #tutorials
In this ongoing series, Alienmeatsack explores the ins and outs of beloved Lomography cameras and offers his expert advice on how to make the most of them. In this article, we're diving into developing, learning that the magic and mystery of the process is really just supplies, chemistry, and time.
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