Remembering Fellow Lomographer lakandula

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For anyone who has known, met, and worked with communtiy member lakandula, today truly is a sad day. Friends have confirmed that he passed away in his 30s from Stage 4 brain cancer.

However, knowing my bubbly fellow lomographer from the Philippines, Lakan, as we all fondly call him, wouldn’t want us to dwell too much in sadness over his passing. After all, friends said he didn’t want people to worry too much about him so he preferred not to let his illness be known to most people. Even so, now is the time for us, his fellow lomographers from all over the world, to remember him and his impressive feats in lomography, and show appreciation for his works.

Let me begin: I first met him way back in 2010 during a photowalk for Whilst We Wait, a Philippine-based photography project organized by basterda. He was friendly, outspoken, and clearly passionate about shooting with film. I eventually saw him as a multi-faceted person: a leader, a dedicated artist, a visionary, and a caring friend. Later, I saw how he was a prolific and experimental lomographer in every sense, and his close to 42,000 photos and 3,154 albums — varying from self-portraits, double/multiple exposures, to travel snaps — can definitely attest to that.

Inevitably, he also became every Filipino lomographer’s role model when it comes to living life the analogue way. His accomplishments in the Lomography community — such as winning the competitions that sent him to Brazil and Seoul — have been the inspiration and pride of his fellow Filipino film shooters.

If you’re among those who had the privilege to work, meet, and chat with the creative and vibrant lomographer lakandula, we hope you can join us in remembering him by sharing your own stories (and even photos of him that you took) with us and telling us about your lomography experience with him.

Lakan, you will truly be sorely missed.

written by plasticpopsicle on 2013-09-18 #lifestyle #lomographer #lomography #tribute #lakandula #analogue-lifestyle #passing #remembering-lakandula

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72 Comments

zoe191 · 2013-09-18 11:40
he was very kind and friendly. such a nice person. i will miss him.
emilios · 2013-09-18 12:05
farewell my friend!
saidseni · 2013-09-18 12:14
I can't believe it! :((
vicuna · 2013-09-18 12:43
Oh, so sad news.... :(( farewell and rest in peace Lakan
sushi_9009 · 2013-09-18 12:51
really sad news :(( such a creative man ... RIP
masha_njam · 2013-09-18 13:13
so sad :( RIP
hervinsyah · 2013-09-18 13:39
Rest In Peace
novakmisi · 2013-09-18 13:54
rest in peace my friend
grazie · 2013-09-18 14:08
This is such sad news . He is one of the reasons I joined lomo. He was such an inspiration to me from the very start. And was always very niceand he would always tell me to keep shooting and give me words of encouragement. And aside from the shooting, he also inspired me when it came to his work and his passion to serve the Filipino community. Such a great soul with a dear heart. Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed so much .
Never saw such powerful and colorful doubles and triples work like those of Lakan. Simply the best.
dermanu · 2013-09-18 14:22
so sad :-(
mafiosa · 2013-09-18 14:23
Extremely sad news. Best wishes to his family! His work will continue to be an inspiration....
suizidekid · 2013-09-18 14:36
very sad, r.i.p
realrampage · 2013-09-18 14:36
so sad , no words
goonies · 2013-09-18 14:47
Really sad
uncle_jay · 2013-09-18 14:48
:(
peropero · 2013-09-18 15:08
oh no so sad :(
sobetion · 2013-09-18 15:10
Hey!! i'm waiting to doubles with him but .... T____T
R.I.P my friend, i have you in my memories forever
guanatos · 2013-09-18 15:12
sad, sad news. he will stay with us with his amazing lomographs
earlybird · 2013-09-18 15:59
What? Sad day! R.I.P
sirio174 · 2013-09-18 16:02
I'm very sad... rest in pace dear friend. A huge hug
qrro · 2013-09-18 16:17
I didnt know him but still , rest in peace
jeansman · 2013-09-18 16:26
:( Very sad for this!
atria007 · 2013-09-18 16:45
oh no!!! :_( so so sad!!! Rip dear :(
quaisoir · 2013-09-18 16:57
This is so sad n shocking. He had so much passion n he was taken away when he was at his prime. You'll always be remembered lakan,My friend. :(
eastmoe · 2013-09-18 17:01
RIP lakan :(
satomi · 2013-09-18 20:06
Oh my God. I just don't know what to say. This is the saddest news. Too young to go.. :(
icuresick · 2013-09-18 20:33
Goodbye, Lakan, we will always remember you as the jolliest Lomographer ever!
emkei · 2013-09-18 20:38
R.I.P. Lakan!
lawypop · 2013-09-18 20:41
Farewell Lakan :(
eugenia · 2013-09-18 21:14
;( goodbye my lomofriend ! Me encanto conocerte en un lomo viaje inolvidable a Río!
renaishashin · 2013-09-18 21:21
When I saw this piece of news, I was shocked! Very shocked! At first I really can't believe it until I read the whole thing. Rest In Peace my friend. You will always be remembered. I will not forget your extreme numbers of likes on numerous lomographers and also your passion for lomography. I have long 'retired' from lomography but upon seeing this piece of news, I log on my account without hesitation to post this message in here. Farewell Lakan.. You were once a legend to me..
disdis · 2013-09-18 22:05
R.I.P. lakan! sad news!
sudhashunmu · 2013-09-18 22:22
this is so sad .....his article www.lomography.com/magazine/reviews/2013/01/24/why-aim-for-… was so much in detail about panorama camera and made me fan of panoramas ........such an inspiration....... May his soul R.I.P sir
antibiotyx · 2013-09-18 22:32
oh this is sad news. i met lakan once and he's one of the most passionate lomographers, full of spirit and always telling jokes. you will be missed!
giovannidecarlo · 2013-09-18 23:00
Rest in Peace great man ! :(
eugenia · 2013-09-18 23:52
I will remember forever the trip to Rio and the pics of Lakan;)
www.lomography.com/homes/lakandula/albums/1708373-lomofamil…
boobert · 2013-09-19 00:11
Rest in Peace Lakan! You will be missed in the community! Lomo On!
134340 · 2013-09-19 00:56
RIP lakandura, one of the best lomographers!
134340 · 2013-09-19 00:57
sorry, lakandula*
kylethefrench · 2013-09-19 01:16
:(
walasiteodito · 2013-09-19 01:28
a great loss to the Lomo Community. Thank you for all the great photos lakan, May you rest in peace.
oliebeer · 2013-09-19 01:42
Thank you, Lakan!
dakadev_pui · 2013-09-19 01:46
ความตายเป็นสิ่งสวยงามสำหรับมนุษย์ ขอให้หลับอย่างสงบครับ
Rest in Peace
ripsta · 2013-09-19 01:54
a good lomo friend and a good lomographer, i will miss lakan beautiful album
may you rest in peace my friend
ginomatic · 2013-09-19 02:05
The last time I saw Lakan was 3 years ago, when the Lomo Embassy Manila invited us to be speakers for the Lomography Newbie sessions. I will always remember the way he presented what Lomography is to the newbies, If I was a newbie that time, I'll buy a lomo camera in a heartbeat.

RIP Lakan, Lomo on!
eva_eva · 2013-09-19 02:39
Farewell Lakan! :(
mgf · 2013-09-19 02:52
R.I.P. Lakan :(
blueskyandhardrock · 2013-09-19 03:04
So young and so talented. What a sad news. I hope he lived a happy life and he was surrounded by loved ones when he passed.

Never got the chance to meet you in this lifetime but maybe I'll get to meet you in the next one. Farewell for now.
darpman · 2013-09-19 03:27
I remember him when we had a lomowalk in Eco Park. We were shooting as a group and by the time we're all exhausted and about to leave the place, I saw Lakan still have this energy to walk and take photo's of strangers. I saw a person who's very passionate in his craft and a friend to all. Peace and farewell, Lakan!
kuppys · 2013-09-19 03:35
I said a prayer for you last night when I learned of your passing. Sa inspirasyon ng pagpitik , pagtulong sa kapwa at sa mga natutunan ko sayo through our conversations online, Salamat Lakan.

At paalam.
yokekei · 2013-09-19 04:40
So sad ~"_"~ R.I.P
renenob · 2013-09-19 04:47
I met Lakan twice for the Whilst We Wait project. I am such a huge fan of him, and I consider him as one of the best lomographers in the Philippines. His passion cannot be denied. In retrospect, perhaps this passion, as well as the volume of his creative and social work speaks of a certain urgency. An urgency to contribute as much as he can, while he was still around. Literally, he lived like he was dying. You will be remembered Lakan, you made sure we will.
fayeusokoi · 2013-09-19 05:04
R.I.P lakan T.T
adi_totp · 2013-09-19 12:28
I'm so so sad.. I saw it yesterday on Facebook. I'm really shocked. I talked to him a lot about doubles,triples and other collaborations. His encouragement helps me on my early days here. I first know him in 2007/2008, since I began Lomography. I just so sad really. Rest In Peace,my friend.
warning · 2013-09-19 13:29
Oh no!. Sad notice indeed... I am so sorry. Too young and creative for say goodbye so soon.
japsix · 2013-09-19 13:59
so sad((( he was so talented! truly one of the greatest lomographers!!! r.i.p.
weedos · 2013-09-19 14:11
Sad news. Rest well.
hhjm · 2013-09-19 14:29
So sad ...R.I.P. Lakan
littlekoala · 2013-09-19 15:22
very sad news...I didn´t know about his illness. we´ve lost a great lomographer. RIP
lucaro · 2013-09-19 15:36
R.I.P. young fellow lomographer. Your photos will last in time.
superlighter · 2013-09-19 19:03
I like to imagine him taking the most colorfull and incredible images ever conceived by a human mind, now, somewhere, in a new dimension, you may call it Heaven or whatever else, I'm sure of this. Ciao amico!
tere · 2013-09-19 20:41
+rest in peace big fellow...
tere · 2013-09-19 20:41
+rest in peace big fellow...
stouf · 2013-09-19 20:46
This is so sad... He was so talented and friendly... My thoughts to his family.
thesafetyqueen · 2013-09-20 09:59
inspired by your analog passion. rest in peace.
fangcarpenter · 2013-09-20 19:17
I will miss you my friend.. Thanks for the friendship! Rest in Peace now. I Love You
badjuju · 2013-09-20 21:08
You will definitely be missed <3 Thanks for sharing your creativity!
jkhounlivong · 2013-09-22 09:45
Definitely inspirational! You will truly be missed.
Rest in peace.
troch · 2013-09-23 00:07
Sad news indeed. A great inspiration to me, I can only hope he still has a camera in his hands.........
fotoglove · 2013-09-23 17:59
RIP
bravopires · 2013-09-23 23:44
Rest In Peace, Lakan!
bongofury · 2013-10-04 20:44
Sad news RIP