Lomography Partners: Shutterbug – Copenhagen, Denmark

Lomography has partners all over the world to help serve your analogue needs. If you're in Denmark then it's your lucky day! We're speaking to the wonderful people behind the film photography store and developing lab Shutterbug. Let's find out more about them in this interview!

Can you introduce yourself to the Lomography community? Please tell us a bit about Shutterbug and what you do?

Shutterbug is a classic photo store and processing lab located in the Vesterbro area of Copenhagen. Our main focus is analogue photography and we provide a wide range of services such as day-to-day developing, printing and scanning. We are also arranging events, exhibitions and workshops, with our suppliers and local photographers, in order to create a hub for the analogue community.

What’s your favorite part of your work at Shutterbug?

Our goal has always been to range widely from professional photographers to newbies, so the job is truly diverse. We are assisting customers with inputs for big budget fashion campaigns and we are passing on basic knowledge to the new generation such as “do not expose your film to light”.

What’s the hardest part of it?

From a business point of view it’s trying to be a step ahead. We don’t have an industry to support a niche company like ours, so we can’t just call up Noritsu and order a new scanner or developer if we exceed our capacity. So, we are always trying to have wriggle room and a backup plan in case our equipment breaks down.

Who or what inspires you?

Our customers! We have a little photo café at Shutterbug, so I’m spending a lot of time drinking nice coffee with photographers who are kind enough to share upcoming projects and exhibitions. It’s always an inspiration to hang out with passionate and talented people.

Do you have a favorite memory, or a moment that stands out from your work over the years?

We have come a long way and we have been involved in a lot of interesting projects over the years. But we took a chance a couple of years ago, when we decided to back a local film director, Jesper Tønnes, who wanted to make a motion picture film - shot on Super 8, 16mm, 35mm and 65mm film. It turned out great and it was really a unique experience. The film is called “Intet Vover” and it can be streamed for free with english subtitles.

Do you have any future plans for the store or upcoming projects that you can tell us about?

So many plans and projects, but only 24 hours a day! We are currently running beta tests on a new black & white developer, we have bought a new professional motion picture scanner, we are planning to do a recycling project with film developing waste and we have a lot of upcoming social events.

Do you have a favorite Lomography product and why?

I have an ongoing love affair with Lomography Metropolis. I brought the Metropolis on a trips to Tokyo and New York last year, and I’m amazed by the grainy moody colors. It really captures the vibe of the cities, and it has this unique cinematic touch that is difficult to describe.

What are your hopes for the future of analogue photography in Denmark?

The future is very promising. The case of vinyl is very similar to the case of analogue photography and it doesn’t seem to slow down even though it is 5 or 10 years ahead. A lot of people are sick and tired of something stored in the cloud – they want something they can feel, something they can touch. The only thing that worries me is the fact that film prices are still on the rise. I’m afraid that a lot of young people could be pushed out of the market.

What do you love most about living and working in Copenhagen? Do you have any favorite spots for photography?

I’m born and raised in Copenhagen and the one thing that always amazes me is the combination of metropolis and small town. You have everything you can expect from a modern regional capital, but you can basically cross the city by bike in half an hour. It’s pretty unique and I haven’t really found that anywhere else. The city is changing rapidly because of tourism and because the city is growing, so a lot of the old hoods are being modernized. Refshaleøen or “Reffen” is still authentic in my opinion. It’s an interesting combination of industrial sites, street food markets, world famous restaurants, night clubs, theaters and boat yards.

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