Join us as we explore some of the most important topics surrounding analogue photography and culture.
Most Recent Articles in #in-depth
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In Depth: Do We Really Need to Print Our Film Photos?
written by sylvann on 2025-06-22 #culture #in-depthDo you still print out your film photos? In this In Depth article, we're laying out the case for printing film photos, and why it remains a crucial part of evaluating, archiving, and appreciating analogue images.
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In Depth: The Importance of Creative Projects on Film
written by sylvann on 2025-05-11 #culture #in-depthOne of the best ways to get out of a rut is to commit to an entire project. In this in-depth article, we're diving into the benefits of working on creative projects on film and also sharing a few inspiring photos from our community members.
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In Depth: Photography and Cinema, Friends or Foes?
written by francinegaebriele on 2025-04-20 #culture #in-depthWhen cinema first emerged, the future of photography seemed uncertain. In this article, we explore the relationship between the two mediums, and the ways in which they are closely intertwined.
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In Depth: The Fun and Rewarding Experience of DIY cameras
written by sylvann on 2024-09-06 #gear #in-depthIn this article, we're looking at how DIY cameras offer a deeply rewarding experience, not just by allowing us to express ourselves but also strengthening our knowledge and enjoyment of analogue photography!
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In Depth: Is Context Important in Photography?
written by kylavillena on 2024-09-01 #in-depthDoes the idea that photos speak for themselves suffice? Or do we need to know the context in order to see a photograph fully as intended? Going in depth, we look at the ups and downs of both having context and having none.
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In Depth: Learning to See Yourself as a Photographer
written by rocket_fries0036 on 2024-08-25 #culture #in-depthFor this in-depth article, we examine the label of "photographer" and ask the question – why do we hesitate to apply the term to ourselves?
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Transforming Daily Life with the LomoApparat
written by kylavillena on 2024-08-04 #gear #in-depthWhen each day feels the same we can easily become tired and disenchanted. Today we're here to remind you that the answers are within you – and they can be further realized with a little help from analogue photography.
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In Depth: The History of Painting and Photography
written by kylavillena on 2024-07-28 #culture #in-depthBehind each innovation we enjoy today are layers of history that paved the way for Lomography and other artistic movements. We look back at the long-standing narratives of painting and photography to show how they evolved and eventually came together.
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In Depth: Aura Photography's Spiritual Insights as Captured through Analogue Techniques
written by eloffreno on 2024-07-21 #in-depthWhat if you could step back from the bustle of everyday digital consumption and meditate on imagery of your own energy? The methods behind aura photography do just that, with an emphasis between tangibility and spirituality, while embracing analogue photographic methods.
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In Depth: Hong Kong – A Film Photographer's Paradise
written by alexgray on 2024-07-10 #culture #places #in-depthIn this article we explore the rich history of photography in Hong Kong, and the artists who, over the years, have been inspired by the city as a beautiful blend of East and West.
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Shooting LomoChrome Film at Night with Nathan Trimbach
written by alexa_alexiades on 2024-06-30 #gear #in-depthExperimenting with LomoChrome Purple, Turquoise, Metropolis, and Redscale, Minnesota-based photographer Nathan Trimbach is here today to give his rundown on shooting with our color-shifting film stocks at night.
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In Depth: Why Do We Keep Film Alive?
written by sylvann on 2024-06-16 #in-depthMore than just the nostalgia, there's a myriad of reasons why our love for film endures and thrives even in the age of digital photography and the onset of AI.
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In-Depth: Does Post-Production Belong in Film Photography?
written by eparrino on 2024-04-07 #in-depthThere is a strong debate around the subject of post-production and editing our analogue photos. Some believe in the purity of film photography while others consider editing an integral part of their work. Which side are you on?
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In Depth: Photos as Objects of Recollection
written by sylvann on 2024-02-29 #in-depthWhat do we do with photos that conjure painful memories we'd rather forget? We'll talk about that and more in this in-depth article on photos as objects of recollection.
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Deconstructing the Boundaries Between Humans and Nature: In Conversation with Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen
written by emiliee on 2024-02-21 #people #in-depthWe spoke with the Scandinavian artist duo Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen behind the decade-long analogue project "Eyes as Big as Plates", which sees elderly people from all over the world dressed in wearable sculptures made from the likes of mosses, lingonberries, nettles, and mushrooms.
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In Depth: The Importance of Looking Critically at Photographs
written by eparrino on 2024-02-11 #in-depthFor this in-depth article we look at photo critiques – events for photographers to get feedback on their work. When and why it is wise to attend one?
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In depth: Masks of Self Portraiture
written by eparrino on 2024-01-28 #in-depthIn this in-depth article we investigate the meaning of masks when taking self portraits. Whether we strip ourselves of the ones we wear, or put on another to expose a deeper truth, there is a complex relationship that comes when stepping in front of our own camera.
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A Detective's Eye, a Photographer's Lens: Interview with Artist Laura Chen
written by emiliee on 2024-01-24 #people #in-depthIn her project "Being Framed", Dutch photographer Laura Chen contrives a fictional detective story using film photography, collage and text. We spoke with Laura about truth, deception, and the unexpected link between photography and criminology.
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In Depth: The Fertile Soil In The Land Of Exile
written by eparrino on 2024-01-07 #in-depthFor this in depth article we look at two Iranian women artists, Shadi Ghadirian and Shirin Neshat and their work on identity and exile.
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The Side We Don't See: In Conversation with Carl-Mikael Ström
written by emiliee on 2023-12-27 #people #in-depthIn his images, Carl-Mikael Ström endeavors to achieve honesty and a world beyond language. He asks the question, "What can be shown, but not said?" We spoke with him about reckoning with creative limitation and possibility in his last two projects.
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The Line Between Chaos and Harmony: An Interview with Film Photographer Cato Lein
written by emiliee on 2023-12-04 #people #videos #in-depthWe speak with photographer Cato Lein about storytelling, curiosity and 'vemod', the Swedish word for a feeling somewhere in between melancholy, grief and tenderness. He tells us about his ongoing project, 'The Poet and the Baltic Sea', inspired by the Nobel Prize winning poet Tomas Tranströmer.
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In Depth: Creative Inspiration From Modern Muses
written by eparrino on 2023-11-26 #in-depthIf you are currently experiencing a dry patch in your creative work this in-depth article explores how to get out from a creative block. Perhaps is time to look around and let life inspire you once again.
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Writing and Photography, Two Sides of the Same Coin
written by eparrino on 2023-11-12 #culture #in-depthHow can writing help your photography? What do these two art forms have in common? In this article we share five tips that can be helpful when approaching a photographic project.
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Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham: The Father of Modern Optics
written by eparrino on 2023-10-04 #culture #in-depthYou might not know the name Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham, but his groundbreaking achievements in the fields of optics, mathematics and physics laid the foundations for much of what we understand today.
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In Depth: Film Photography and the Rise of AI
written by sylvann on 2023-06-25 #culture #in-depthIn this in-depth article, we're exploring the potential of analogue processes such as film photography to not just survive but thrive in the face of AI.
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Carte De Visite Photographs and the Beginnings of Our Obsession With the Self
written by eparrino on 2023-06-18 #culture #in-depthFrom the very beginnings of photography we have developed conventions for portraits. In this article we interrogate the customs that we still cling to into today's portraiture practice.
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In Depth: Experimenting With Photography and Embracing Uncertainty
written by eparrino on 2023-05-07 #culture #people #in-depthFeeling stuck? Has your creative muse taken a vacation? One of the best things you can do at this moment is to experiment and try something out of the box.
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In-depth: Can We Avoid Clichés In Analogue Photography?
written by eparrino on 2023-04-09 #culture #in-depthWhen it comes to film photography social media is full of recurrent and near identical images. Have you had enough of old cars, gas stations and nude women? Then this might be the article for you.
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Harold Feinstein: The Photography Master You've Probably Never Heard Of
written by cheeo on 2023-02-12 #people #videos #in-depth“You learn to be a photographer by being a photographer.” Today we’re drawing attention to an overlooked master of photography. Discover the extraordinary work of Harold Feinstein.
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In Depth: The Meaning of Mountains
written by alexgray on 2022-12-18 #culture #in-depthToday 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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