A Photographer’s Lifestyle Guide to Madrid, Spain
More than Spain’s capital, Madrid is a city that draws you in with its vibrant character and ever-present dualities. Stroll down the stately Gran Vía or lose yourself in the creative heart of Malasaña – here, old-world charm meets a contemporary pulse. Its museums reflect centuries of artistic heritage, while the streets buzz with street art, flea markets, and neighborhoods frozen in time.
Gran Vía, Madrid’s most iconic street is a mix of historic buildings, neon signs, and constant movement. It’s a great location to experiment with long exposures and light effects using Lomography techniques. Photo by xabimetal_13
Gran Vía, Centro, Madrid, Spain
Chueca, known for its vibrant nightlife and artistic energy, is an excellent place for capturing Madrid’s diverse and creative lifestyle. The colorful streets and independent galleries make it an inspiring location for analog photographyy with your medium format camera to capture wide, panoramic shots full of atmosphere and detail – perfect for documenting Chueca’s dynamic urban vibe, day or night.
Chueca, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Templo de Debod, a stunning Egyptian temple located in the heart of Madrid, is perfect for sunset photography. The way the light reflects off the water and the ancient structure creates a dreamy atmosphere.Try Lomography Redscale film to intensify the golden hues and give your shots a warm, cinematic glow.Photo by robertofiuza
C. de Ferraz, 1, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza perfectly complements the Prado and Reina Sofía, offering a private collection that spans from medieval religious paintings to pop art. It provides an eclectic mix of styles and movements, making it an excellent source of inspiration for any creative visitor. Photo by ale2000
P.º del Prado, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Malasaña, the heart of Madrid’s alternative and artistic scene, is full of vintage shops, graffiti-covered walls, and independent cafes, that make every corner a visual story. It’s perfect for taking your ActionSampler and capturing street life, urban culture, and experimental compositions. Photo by a_tlantico
Malasaña, Centro, Madrid, Spain
La Fábrica Located in, “El barrio de las letras”, is a cultural space in the vibrant Las Letras neighborhood, dedicated to photography, contemporary art, and literature. It hosts exhibitions, book launches, and events that celebrate visual storytelling. With its minimalist yet inviting atmosphere, it’s an inspiring place for photographers looking to engage with the latest trends in the photographic arts. Photo by lomography-echegaray
C. de la Verónica, 13, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
La Casa Encendida is a cultural center dedicated to contemporary art, photography, and experimental projects. It frequently hosts exhibitions, workshops, and film screenings, fostering a creative atmosphere perfect for alternative photography lovers. Photo by bucketpostcards
Rda. de Valencia, 2, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Museums, Art, Photography, and Culture in Madrid
We’ve curated a list of our favorite museums, art galleries, and cultural landmarks in Madrid to offer you a comprehensive guide to the best creative hotspots to visit during your trip.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía – Atocha, Madrid
The Reina Sofía Museum is home to one of the most important collections of contemporary and modern art in Spain. Its standout piece is Picasso’s Guernica, but it also features works from artists like Dalí, Miró, and Juan Gris. The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions that explore avant-garde movements and photography.
Museo del Prado – Paseo del Prado, Madrid
One of the most renowned art museums in the world, the Prado Museum is a must-visit for art lovers. Its collection spans from the 12th to the early 20th century, with masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, and many more. The museum’s rich historical context makes it an incredible spot for capturing classic art and architecture.
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza – Paseo del Prado, Madrid
This museum perfectly complements the Prado and Reina Sofía, offering a private collection that spans from medieval religious paintings to pop art. It provides an eclectic mix of styles and movements, making it an excellent source of inspiration for any creative visitor.
La Casa Encendida – Lavapiés, Madrid
La Casa Encendida is a cultural center dedicated to contemporary art, photography, and experimental projects. It frequently hosts exhibitions, workshops, and film screenings, fostering a creative atmosphere perfect for alternative photography lovers.
La Fábrica – Las Letras, Madrid
La Fábrica is a cultural space in the vibrant Las Letras neighborhood, dedicated to photography, contemporary art, and literature. It hosts exhibitions, book launches, and events that celebrate visual storytelling. With its minimalist yet inviting atmosphere, it’s an inspiring place for photographers looking to engage with the latest trends in the photographic arts.
Matadero Madrid – Arganzuela, Madrid
A former slaughterhouse turned into a multidisciplinary cultural space, Matadero Madrid hosts photography exhibitions, design fairs, film screenings, and artistic performances. Its industrial backdrop makes it a favorite location for Lomographers.
Street Photography and Lomographic Scene in Madrid
Madrid is a city full of contrasts, vibrant streets, and historical corners that make it an exciting playground for Lomographers. Here are some of the best spots to explore with your analogue camera.
Malasaña
The heart of Madrid’s alternative and artistic scene, Malasaña is full of vintage shops, graffiti-covered walls, and independent cafes. It’s perfect for capturing street life, urban culture, and experimental compositions.
Chueca
Known for its vibrant nightlife and artistic energy, Chueca is an excellent place for capturing Madrid’s diverse and creative lifestyle. The colorful streets and independent galleries make it an inspiring location for analogue photography.
El Rastro
Madrid’s famous open-air flea market, El Rastro is full of hidden treasures, antique finds, and interesting characters. It’s the ideal place to experiment with film photography and capture candid moments.
Gran Vía
Madrid’s most iconic street is a mix of historic buildings, neon signs, and constant movement. It’s a great location to experiment with long exposures and light effects using Lomography techniques.
Templo de Debod
A stunning Egyptian temple located in the heart of Madrid, Templo de Debod is perfect for sunset photography. The way the light reflects off the water and the ancient structure creates a dreamy atmosphere.
Barrio de las Letras
This literary neighborhood, full of historic charm and poetic inspiration, is ideal for black-and-white film photography. Its narrow streets, old bookstores, and hidden squares provide an intimate and artistic atmosphere.
Anything missing?
Got a favorite photo gallery, hidden photo spot or local tip we haven’t covered in this city guide? Help us make this the best analogue travel companion! Send your suggestions to travel@lomography.com and we’ll take a look.
Tips from Lomography Magazine
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Marta Arjona's Dance Photography on Lomography 110 Film
written by ludovicazen on 2024-03-11 #gear
In this article dance photographer Marta Arjona shows how it is possible to achieve beautiful results full of color and grain with tiny 110 format film.
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Lomography Newcomers: @fotosdepe’s Analogue Postcards of Spain in 35 mm and 110 film
written by macasaett on 2024-08-30 #gear #people #places
Shining a light on the sunny cities of Madrid, Seville, and Alicante on 35 mm and 110 film formats, Lomography Newcomer @fotosdepe shares his postcard-like photographs from Central Spain, Andalucia, and the Mediterranean coastline.
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Fisheye Architecture Photography in Madrid by Diego Iglesias
written by ludovicazen on 2025-02-01 #gear #people #places
Check out the unique look of the Fisheye No.2 camera and how photographer Diego Iglesias used it to capture the architecture of Madrid.
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Dreamy Portraits with the Petzval 80.5 Art Lens by Eugenio Levis
written by ludovicazen on 2025-01-16 #gear #people
Check out the beautiful portraits created with our Petzval 80.5 Art Lens by Argentinian photographer Eugenio Levis.
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Multiple Exposure Workshop with Fran Yitani and Cuarto Color - Recap Gallery
written by ludovicazen on 2024-07-26 #gear #people
A couple of months ago we collaborated with Cuarto Color and photographer Fran Yitani for a multiple exposure workshop in Madrid. Participants had the opportunity to explore this amazing technique with a mix of experimental Lomography cameras and film.
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LomoSchool Workshop in Madrid with La Peliculera
written by ludovicazen on 2024-11-18 #gear #culture #news
See the fantastic LomoChrome results of this analogue photography workshop with La Peliculera, which took place in September in Madrid, Spain.
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Past Photography Events & Exhibitions
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Analogue Dance Photography Workshop – Cuarto Color in collaboration with Lomography
2025-04-05 · Madrid, Spain
In this workshop that we celebrate in April, month of Dance, we will discover how to take photos when we have someone in front of us dancing freely to whom we can guide or transmit the concepts we want them to follow. We will do it with the help of the photographer specialized in dance @marjonablasco and with @mei_ct dancer and dance pedagogue, as a model.
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Exhibition “NEGATIVOS. POSITIVOS. TÚ.”
2025-02-06 · Madrid, Spain
On Thursday, February 6th, Cuarto Color in Madrid invites you to a magical day featuring an exhibition of the winning and finalist analogue photographs from our photo contest. Join us for drinks, enjoy a magic show by @guillemenes, and participate in a raffle where one lucky attendee will win a photometer compatible with any camera that has a hot shoe.
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Analogue Photography Workshop with LomoChrome Films
2024-09-28 · Madrid, Spain
We invite you to a fantastic event in collaboration with La Peliculera store in Madrid. Participants will have the opportunity to discover the color-shifting magic of LomoChrome films and the various creative functions of Lomography’s experimental cameras.
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Taller de Exposiciones Múltiples – LomoSchool Edition
2024-04-20 · Madrid, Spain
Let’s explore the creative technique of multiple exposures during this workshop organized with Cuarto Color Lab (Madrid) and the photographer Fran Yitani.
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Lomography x Etéreo: LomoWalk Madrid
2022-11-19 · Madrid, Spain
Join us for a very special walk in collaboration with the Spanish analogue photo zine Etéreo.
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LomoKino Premiere Madrid 2012
2012-06-21 · Madrid, Spain
To celebrate the release of the LomoKino camera, Lomography Spain is organizing a special premiere event to showcase the camera and its amazing artistic capabilities. We gave LomoKino cameras and 35 mm film to six independent short movie makers, nominated and/or awarded with the Goya Prizes (the official Spanish Academy Award), two recognized students from Spanish prestigious film schools and Amateurs LomoKino movie makers from the Lomography Community via online competition, and gave them three months to complete the film shooting. They have a free topic, and the films will be featured in a large and well-known commercial theatre in Madrid, Cine Palafox, with one of the biggest screens in the city! Evasión, a digital production company, is mastering the thirteen films with the appropriate technology for a high-quality screening, a record of the voice over of a well-known presenter and actress, editing of the final movie with credits and special effects and sound arrangements. Sadilsa, a Spanish rental company for theatres and film sets is providing special lights for the photocall, cocktail area and for the stage. Mónica Chaparro, a Spanish comic actress has conducted voice imitations of several characters and is presenting the different movie makers. Grupo de Teatro Malasaña, an amateur theatre company is acting as support to Chaparro. Jose Ramón Bas, a plastic artist, photographer and lomoamigo, is creating the LomoKino Premiere First Prize which consists of an original sculpture of the camera. Finally, Whisky The Macallan is sponsoring drinks for the cocktail, which will take place after the screening. We are looking forward to welcoming approximately 900 to 1,000 people! Our community has sent more than 30 films to the online competition, showing how talented and passionate our Lomographers are. All of this is being done to introduce a new artistic and avant-garde way of filming to our community. This would not be possible without the collaboration of professional short move makers and well as the engagement of our Lomographers. We are looking forward to a Lomography hangout!
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Where to Buy Analogue Photography Cameras & Develop Films
Cuarto Color Lab
Calle de Silva, 17, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain Show on Google Maps
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La Peliculera
C. de Argensola, 2, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain Show on Google Maps Read our article in the Magazine
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Cuarto Color Lab
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1826 FILM LAB
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Contado Pierde social photo & film lab
C. del Carnero, 15, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain Show on Google Maps
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Contado Pierde
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Corre. Alta de San Pablo, 28, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain Show on Google Maps
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Edmmond
C. de Raimundo Fernández Villaverde, 65, Tetuán, 28003 Madrid, Spain Show on Google Maps
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Museo Thyssen
P.º del Prado, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain Show on Google Maps
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Regalador
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