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• 10 Tips for Better Street Photography on Film

  written by alexgray on 2023-03-22 #culture

  

  It’s a photographic medium that’s accessible to almost everyone, but it can also be at times daunting. Here are a few of our top tips for anyone who wants to master the art of analogue street photography!

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• Making a Moment: Lean Lui Discovers What Happens When She Throws a Pinhole Camera Into a Washing Machine

  written by alexgray on 2023-03-14 #people

  

  In this edition of Making a Moment Lean Lui tells us about this abstract pinhole image created on light-sensitive paper and exposed using a washing machine. Lean was inspired by ancient Chinese philosophy and her desire to capture what our eyes can’t ordinarily see.

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• Women in History: A Cyanolumen Project by Inês Valente

  written by alexgray on 2023-03-03 #culture #people

  

  Inês Valente (@inesrvalente) talks to us about her ongoing project, Women in History, in which she uses the alternative photographic process of cyanolumen.

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• Anna Dzērve's Mesmerizing Projection Photography on Film (NSFW)

  written by alexgray on 2023-03-01 #people

  

  Anna Dzērve is the Latvian photographer behind these captivating portraits created with a projector and Lomography Color Negative ISO 800 film. Let’s get to know her more in this interview.

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• Nastya Kaletkina on the Magic of Film Photography

  written by alexgray on 2023-02-27 #people

  

  In this interview we get to know film photographer Nastya Kaletkina. Her portraits are filled with a sense of mystery and nostalgia which she conjures through her use of analogue techniques and a focus on creating atmosphere.

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• Gallery: Close-up Crusaders of Lomography

  written by alexgray on 2023-02-24 #gear #culture

  

  In this article we're getting a new perspective on the world with these brilliant close-up photos uploaded by community members. Let's dive into a strange land of texture, contours and patterns!

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• Zoltán Borsos: Monochrome Moments on Instant Film

  written by alexgray on 2023-02-21 #gear #people

  

  We catch up with Lomographer Zoltán Borsos (AKA @z-borsos) and he shares with us his latest adventures with the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass.

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• A Quick Guide to Lomography Medium Format Cameras

  written by alexgray on 2023-02-17 #gear

  

  Curious about Lomography’s lineup of medium format friends? Here’s everything you need to know about some of our best loved cameras!

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• Making a Moment: Les Diaphanes by Alban Van Wassenhove

  written by alexgray on 2023-02-12 #people

  

  French artist Alban Van Wassenhove, AKA @Jouxy, shares the story behind this dazzling double exposure taken on set during the filming of a video.

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• Experimental Analogue Techniques to Try Out in 2023

  written by alexgray on 2023-01-26 #culture

  

  Are you looking for new ways to experiment with film photography and try something different? Let’s take inspiration from our community of talented Lomographers!

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• Eyan Weiss: A Year of Shooting Lomography Film

  written by alexgray on 2023-01-19 #gear #people

  

  In 2022 Lomographer Eyan Weiss decided to shoot exclusively with Lomography film. In doing so he beautifully demonstrates the variety and versatility of these unique film stocks.

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• Beauty in the Everyday: An Interview With Cody Wood

  written by alexgray on 2023-01-18 #people #videos

  

  In this interview Australian photographer Cody Wood talks to us about how he found his way into the film photography community via YouTube, and why he’s loyal to both analogue and digital.

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• Making a Moment: Manel Esteban’s Pinhole Perfection With a Biscuit Can

  written by alexgray on 2023-01-15 #people #places

  

  Lomographer Manel Esteban tells us about one of his favorite images, a pinhole photo of a cultural icon, "El Toro", which he took using an old can of chocolate biscuits.

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• Felipe Lofrano: Creative Destruction in Analogue Photography

  written by alexgray on 2023-01-12 #people

  

  Discover Felipe Lofrano and his unique analogue experiments. Felipe’s journey with film photography started as a teenager with a Lomography Actionsampler camera, and ever since he’s been trying out new methods of altering and transforming his photos with incredible results.

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• Everything You Need to Know About Metering In Film Photography

  written by alexgray on 2023-01-10 #tutorials

  

  When you’re first getting into film photography it can be daunting to hear other photographers talking about some of the technical aspects of light metering. But in fact it’s quite simple. Let’s break the subject down in this article that covers everything you need to know as a beginner.

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• Masks and Monsters: The Strange World of Mathieu Van Assche

  written by alexgray on 2022-12-26 #people

  

  In this interview we get to know Matthieu Van Assche, a multi-talented artist who works across a wide range of visual mediums. From analogue photography to engraving and illustration, Matthieu is constantly playing with new forms in pursuit of his desire to simply "make good images."

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• Perfecting Mirror Selfies on Film with Melda Orcan

  written by alexgray on 2022-12-21 #people

  

  Turkish photographer Melda Orcan started taking self portraits during the global pandemic, but the process became much more meaningful than just a way to pass the time in lockdown. In this interview we dive deep into the art of self portraiture on film.

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• In-Depth: The Meaning of Mountains

  written by alexgray on 2022-12-18 #culture

  

  Today we’re exploring our fascination with mountains in art throughout history, and try to understand why they still draw the attention of so many film photographers looking to capture the wonders of nature.

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• From the Ground Up: Architecture Photography on Film

  written by alexgray on 2022-12-17 #culture

  

  Enjoy this gallery of stunning architecture shots from our community members, who over the years have all taken very different approaches to the same subject.

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• Making a Moment: An Accidental Gem by Roberto Fiuza

  written by alexgray on 2022-12-15 #people

  

  For even the most experienced photographers, the best results can come from pure chance. This was the case for Roberto Fiuza and one of his favorite double exposures. He tells us all about it in this installment of Making a Moment.

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• Captivating Portraits on Lomography Redscale Film by Verena Frye

  written by alexgray on 2022-12-12 #gear #people

  

  Check out these expressive sisterly portraits by german-brazilian photographer Verena Frye, shot on Lomography Redscale XR film.

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• How to Master Multiple Exposures

  written by alexgray on 2022-12-06 #tutorials

  

  Today we're taking a closer look at a favorite Lomography technique, multiple exposures. Check out some incredible examples from our community members and read our tips on how to take your MX shots to the next level!

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• Helena Costa – Shooting Film In The Land Of The Midnight Sun

  written by alexgray on 2022-11-29 #people #places

  

  In this interview we get to know Helena Costa, a veterinarian whose research into whale health has led her all the way to Northern Norway and the Arctic Circle, photographing this breath-taking landscape on film.

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• Making a Moment: Guido Rocatti’s Long Exposure of Volcán de Fuego

  written by alexgray on 2022-11-24 #gear #culture #places

  

  In this edition of Making a Moment, Guido Rocatti (aka @ruido) tells us about his trip to Guatemala, a hike to an active volcano, and shares why the experience connected him with his late grandmother.

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• The Life and Death of 127 Film

  written by alexgray on 2022-11-20 #gear #culture

  

  127 film is the overlooked middle child of film formats, so we thought it was time to give it some attention. Let’s take a brief history lesson and learn all about 127 film, as well as the unique range of cameras that were made to shoot it.

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• Richard Malogorski: Creating Large Format Panoramic Photos With a 100-Year-Old Cirkut Camera

  written by alexgray on 2022-11-17 #gear #people

  

  In this interview we get to know Richard Malogorski. The photographer talks to us about his passion for the large format Cirkut camera with which he captures incredible panoramic photos of old machine shops, cafes, hardware stores and North America’s great plains.

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• @Untel Creates Surreal Scenes With Lomography Redscale and the Lomo LC-A+

  written by alexgray on 2022-11-12 #gear #people

  

  Today we take a look at the work of long-time Lomographer @untel. He shares a couple of his favorite photos taken using Lomography Redscale film and the Lomo LC-A+, and tells us why the creative freedom of analogue art beats digital every time.

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• How to Stay Inspired in Film Photography

  written by alexgray on 2022-11-08 #culture

  

  If you’ve been practicing film photography for a while, chances are you’ve occasionally found yourself stuck in a creative rut. We're here to help with some tips to reignite your inspiration and get you photographing with purpose again.

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• Long Exposures and Neon Lights With the Lomo’Instant Square Glass

  written by alexgray on 2022-10-21 #gear

  

  When it comes to instant photography we usually associate low light scenes with the use of flash. But the Lomo’Instant Square Glass makes long exposures easy with bulb mode combined with the remote control shutter release.

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• Ning Kai & Sabrina Scarpa: The Land Between Us

  written by alexgray on 2022-10-17 #people

  

  In this interview we get to know Ning Kai and Sabrina Scarpa, partners in work and life whose delicate dreamlike images of the natural world tell a story of the land which we all share, no matter where we were born.

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• Making a Moment: Maya Yakobi Captures A Perfect Double Exposure

  written by alexgray on 2022-10-13 #people

  

  In this instalment of our article series, Making a Moment, Israeli Lomographer Maya Yakobi takes us on a trip to the Amalfi coast in Italy and tells us how she created this spontaneous double exposure from her hotel room.

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• On the Go With the LomoApparat

  written by alexgray on 2022-10-12 #gear #news

  

  Our brand new 35 mm point-and-shoot camera is the perfect companion for those analogue lovers who are always on the move and don’t want to be weighed down by bulky gear. Read more about the featherlight LomoApparat!

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• The Deep Grey Sea: An Interview with Freediver and Film Photographer Katharine Kollman

  written by alexgray on 2022-10-12 #people

  

  In this interview Hawaii based photographer Katharine Kollman talks to us about how she discovered her twin passions of freediving and film photography and why she chooses to shoot with black and white film.

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• Large Format Portraiture With Sarah Stellino

  written by alexgray on 2022-10-06 #people

  

  In this interview Wisconsin based photographer Sarah Stellino talks to us about her ongoing large format photography project, Queering Rural Spaces, and the ways in which it has allowed her to connect with her subjects.

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• Molly Steele: Intimate Reportage Photography On Film

  written by alexgray on 2022-09-24 #people

  

  The work of reportage photographer Molly Steele is so intoxicating we feel it should come with a warning: viewers may be struck by uncontrollable urges to quit their jobs and hit the road in search of adventure.

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• Wandering Russian Streets With Film Photographer Konstantin Lenin

  written by alexgray on 2022-09-14 #people

  

  Konstantin Lenin shares his instinctive approach to street photography in the historic city of Vologda and tells us how his innate love of analogue technology first led him to take up film photography.

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• Making a Moment: Amp Puttipong Shares a Secret Behind This Double Exposure

  written by alexgray on 2022-09-11 #people

  

  In the second edition of our new article series Making A Moment, we welcome Thai Lomographer Amp Puttipong to tell us the story behind one of his most striking photos.

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• Dissecting the Art of Double Exposures With David Elalouf

  written by alexgray on 2022-09-08 #people

  

  Veteran Lomographer David Elalouf, aka @Dudizm, talks us through his tips for crafting captivating double exposures, and tells us why he's still obsessed with mastering the magical technique.

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• Dynamic Street Photography With Eduardo Pavez Goye and the Lomo LC-A

  written by alexgray on 2022-09-05 #people

  

  “Smile. Nod. Say thank you.” Multidisciplinary artist Eduardo Pavez Goye shares his tips for all of us hesitant street photographers and tells us why the Lomo LC-A remains his all time favorite camera.

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• Lomography Film Swap Challenge (part 3)

  written by alexgray on 2022-09-01 #people #places

  

  We’re back with the third and final part of our international Film Swap Challenge. Check out these eclectic, strange and magical double exposures.

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• Tips for Shooting Black and White Film

  written by alexgray on 2022-08-29 #gear #tutorials

  

  Attempting to master black and white film photography can be a humbling experience and big learning curve. We’re here to help you out with a list of tips for black and white newbies.

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• In-Depth: The Meaning of Rain

  written by alexgray on 2022-08-28 #culture

  

  In this in-depth feature we're exploring the theme of rain in all forms of art from Japanese Haiku to the moody analogue shots of our Lomography community members. We hope to insprire you to throw on your raincoat, and get shooting and sharing those beautiful rainy film photos!

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• Film Soup – An Orange Experiment by @brenoot

  written by alexgray on 2022-08-25 #culture #places

  

  Today we’re delving into the mysterious world of film soups once more, with a unique recipe from Lomographer @brenoot. He used oranges to create these nostalgic summer photos from Curitiba, Brazil.

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• Film Photography and Surf Culture: A Love Story

  written by alexgray on 2022-08-14 #culture

  

  Today we’re diving into the niche world of surf photography, from its humble beginnings to the present day, and asking some of our talented Lomographers why their passion drives them to continue capturing surfers on film.

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• A Transformational Journey with Alyssa-Naïs Tourte

  written by alexgray on 2022-08-13 #people #places

  

  If you’ve got itchy feet and a longing to travel then these photos from Lomographer Alyssa-Naïs Tourte will surely inspire you to pack your bags and hit the road in search of spontaneous adventure and unfamiliar landscapes.

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• Beginners: How to Shoot Film and Not Go Broke in 2022

  written by alexgray on 2022-08-08 #gear #culture

  

  It's 2022 and the analogue game isn't getting any cheaper. We've come up with a few tips to help you save money and enjoy shooting film without too much fear of breaking the bank.

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• Making a Moment: Tin Wong Shares His Favorite Photo

  written by alexgray on 2022-08-04 #gear #people #places

  

  In the first article of this series Hong Kong based photographer Tin Wong talks to us about one of his favorite captures. A photo he describes as “when the old meets the new.”

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• In-Depth: Does Our Photography Need to Be Seen?

  written by alexgray on 2022-07-31 #culture

  

  In this in-depth feature we get philosophical about the impact of social media on our photography, and ask ourselves if all this online exposure is good for us?

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• Miff Pleasant - Finding a "Voice" in Film Photography

  written by alexgray on 2022-07-21 #people

  

  Deep blacks, bright whites and all the beautiful grain. We get to know Miff Pleasant, the British photographer behind these moody monochrome images, and discuss how he developed his photographic style.

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• Sam Mackey: Bringing Lomography to the Classroom

  written by alexgray on 2022-07-10 #culture #people

  

  Do you remember the first time you encountered an analogue camera or a roll of 35 mm film? New York City based photographer Sam Mackey chats with us about her experience of introducing a new generation of kids to film photography and the importance of encouraging creative freedom.

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