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• Storytelling with Petzvals: Alex Timmermans and the Art of Collodion

  written by jacobs on 2015-04-03 #people

  

  Not long after Alex Timmermans purchased his first digital camera at the turn of the century, he quickly realized the trappings of digital photography couldn't fulfill his personal photographic desires. He then began searching for a more challenging process — one that wasn't so predictable. His journey eventually landed him back at the roots of analogue photography, specifically employing the wet plate collodion process using original Petzval lenses. This antique photographic process found in him a renewed inspiration and has since become his passion, which is evident in both his words and his images.

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• Wherever You Are in the World — LomoLab It!

  written by jacobs on 2015-03-18 #news

  

  With Lomography Gallery Store and Mail-Order LomoLabs across the globe, there is always somewhere to develop your latest analogue snaps. Read on for details of developing your 35mm, 120 and 110 photos and other special Lomographic formats with our analogue experts around the world!

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• Coloring Outside the Lines with LomoAmigo Tim Kerr

  written by jacobs on 2015-02-16 #people

  

  We recently had the great opportunity to interview our latest LomoAmigo, Tim Kerr. While his repertoire stretches back to the late 1970's and includes that of musician, artist, painter, photographer, skater and many other things, he just prefers Tim! We gave him a La Sardina DIY, which he not only added his own style to, but shot some excellent photos with as well. Rife with candid and thoughtful answers, we expect everyone will glean a nugget of wisdom and leave with a smile.

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• How To Make Dreamy Lomo'Instant-grams!

  written by jacobs on 2015-01-20 #gear #tutorials

  

  Are you on the hunt for a way to take your Lomo'Instant skills to yet another insane level? Stop right there — you've found it! Now keep reading to find out how to make super cool Lomo'Instant-grams using a Lomo'Instant and a few common household items.

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• Brisk Bokeh: The Top 10 Petzval Winter Destinations!

  written by jacobs on 2015-01-16 #places

  

  Common sense tells us that when the weather gets bitterly cold, it's best to stay inside and drink a cup of something warm. But when you have a primo lens like the Petzval, it's hard not to go on an adventure! Equipped with nerves of steel and a Petzval lens, these Lomographers around the globe bundled up and braved the conditions to capture the top 10 wintry (not so) hot spots.

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• Get Your Lomo'Instant Grunge on with a Ruined Effect!

  written by jacobs on 2015-01-07 #gear #tutorials #videos

  

  Do you like to experiment with your instant snaps using weird and wonderful techniques? Then you should totally check out this awesome effect we recently discovered on how to trash your Lomo'Instant snaps in the best possible way!

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• Lomography HQ End of the Year Lomo'Instant Party Pics!

  written by jacobs on 2014-12-30

  

  Know the best way to create the perfect opportunity for totally rad Lomo'Instant pics? Throw a party! That's what we did anyway. We gathered some of our best friends, including but not limited to, the gorgeous Lomo'Instant and rallied through a Friday night like champs. Get a look at some of our Lomo'Instants from the party!

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• Lomo'Instant Hyperlapses Across the World

  written by jacobs on 2014-12-15 #news #videos

  

  Jonesing for more of those sweet Lomo'Instant Hyperlapse videos? Thankfully, we've got another great video ready for your viewing pleasure! This time we have a fantastic collection of Hyperlapses from our Lomo teams around the world. Check it out!

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• Spice Up Your Lomo'Instant Snaps with a Cool Collage

  written by jacobs on 2014-12-15 #gear #tutorials

  

  As you may have noticed, we love finding awesome ways to show off our Lomo'Instant snaps. That's why any time we come across a new and cool method, we just have to share it. Scroll down to see how you can display your instants in a beautiful collage style!

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• An Interview With Malin Fabbri About Alternative Photography

  written by jacobs on 2014-11-14

  

  We recently had the opportunity to chat with founder and editor of AlternativePhotography.com, Malin Fabbri, and we are pleased to now share it with you! Our goal was to better understand the inner workings of the Alternative Photography community and its formation, as well as get a sneak peek into the life of its founder. Malin was generous in sharing her knowledge, wisdom and history and we are grateful for it, as we're certain you will be also!

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• The Beginner's Ultimate Guide to the Lomo'Instant

  written by jacobs on 2014-11-13 #gear #tutorials

  

  Stuck in a creative rut? Perhaps it's time to dip your toes in instant photography. The Lomo'Instant will surely satisfy your creative and experimental cravings easily.

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• Create a Gritty Frame with a Peel Effect for Your Lomo'Instant Snaps

  written by jacobs on 2014-11-06 #gear #tutorials

  

  We recently came across a great tipster featuring a rad new way to punch up your Lomo'Instant photos and we wanted to pass it on. Within a matter of minutes and very little effort, you can transform your photos with a gritty border and some old school character. Read on to find out more!

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• Lomo’Instant on a Sunny Day

  written by jacobs on 2014-11-06 #gear #tutorials

  

  I recently had the opportunity to take the world’s most creative instant camera — the Lomo'Instant — for a stroll on an unusually warm and sunny November day. My goal was to acquaint myself with the endlessly cool features and infinite possibilities the camera possesses while creating some beautiful photographs in the meantime. Read on to see the results!

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