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  • Darkroom Fun with Photograms

    written by tomas_bates on 2016-04-08 #tutorials
    Darkroom Fun with Photograms

    Photograms are photographic images produced by placing objects directly on photographic emulsion. I'd love to share some examples of my own photograms with you and some tips I have picked up so far!

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  • How to Develop Photos on Stone in a Darkroom

    written by tomas_bates on 2016-02-17 #gear #tutorials
    How to Develop Photos on Stone in a Darkroom

    Our friend Tom Bates is here to teach us with a printing experiment in which you embed an image on to a stone tablet. We're just as excited as you are, so head over to the tutorial now!

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  • 50 Electrifying Light Paintings From The Lomography Community

    written by tomas_bates on 2015-08-17 #gear #news
    50 Electrifying Light Paintings From The Lomography Community

    Light Painting is a cool technique that we love to do when we're in the mood for experimenting with photos. It's super easy and fun, and it only requires a dark room, a friend or two to collaborate with, a camera with long exposure mode and a light painting tool to get started. Check out 50 of the most vibrant light painting photos taken by your fellow Lomographers after the cut!

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  • Our New Website Is Launching Soon

    written by tomas_bates on 2015-01-28 #news
    Our New Website Is Launching Soon

    We are thrilled to announce that next week our new community site will be launched! As the final step in the re-launch process, next Monday (2nd February) we will make the move over to the new site. This will mean that on Monday you will not be able to log-in and the site will be read-only for a period.

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  • Chemical Manipulations with the Lomo’Instant

    written by tomas_bates on 2015-01-21 #gear #tutorials
    Chemical Manipulations with the Lomo’Instant

    Try out some of these film soups and post-processing techniques on your instant shots.

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  • My Lomo’Instant Quick Tips

    written by tomas_bates on 2014-11-12 #gear #tutorials
    My Lomo’Instant Quick Tips

    I backed the Kickstarter project for the Lomo’Instant earlier this year and was thrilled to receive it last week. I love how the camera naturally encourages you to experiment with its different features, whether it’s through flashing your multiple exposures with different colors or trying different creative techniques after your shots has been ejected. Here are a few tips from what I’ve discovered from playing with the camera so far (and a couple of tips I want to try out in future)!

  • Print On Fabric Using The Power of Light: Lumi Products Now Available From Lomography

    written by tomas_bates on 2014-11-06 #news #people #videos
    Print On Fabric Using The Power of Light: Lumi Products Now Available From Lomography

    We are proud to announce that the Lomography shop now stocks Lumi products, which allow you to print your favorite analogue photos and all manner of other fantastic things on fabric using the power of light! In this article, we want to tell you a bit more about Lumi and the way this special printing process works.

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  • How To Party, Lomo'Instant Style

    written by tomas_bates on 2014-10-30
    How To Party, Lomo'Instant Style

    We had a party recently and used the Lomo'Instant camera to snap spontaneous moments. We had a lot of fun playing with the creative features, such as the Multiple Exposure function!

  • LomoAmigos Yougofirst Shoot With The LomoKino In Their New Snowboard Movie

    written by tomas_bates on 2014-10-09 #people #videos
    LomoAmigos Yougofirst Shoot With The LomoKino In Their New Snowboard Movie

    Are you ready for an adrenaline rush? A little while ago, we teamed up with the snowboard and film-making collective Yougofirst and gave them a LomoKino and some film rolls to play with. After a season of crazy riding, jumps and tricks, they have finished their latest movie HETEROTOPIA which features footage shot with our 35mm movie-maker. We had the chance to catch up with Vid and Matic from the collective about the new movie and their experiences shooting analogue on the slopes. It's also our pleasure to showcase the movie here!

  • Going Post Tropical with our LomoAmigo James Vincent McMorrow and the La Sardina

    written by tomas_bates on 2014-09-23 #people
    Going Post Tropical with our LomoAmigo James Vincent McMorrow and the La Sardina

    It's a huge pleasure to introduce our latest LomoAmigo, the fantastically gifted musician James Vincent McMorrow. This year, James launched his new album 'Post Tropical' and we couldn't wait to put a La Sardina camera in hands to play with for the Summer. He took the camera with him on his tour and snapped some truly cool shots. Check them out and read our interview with James below!

  • Jessica Barthel Shoots With The Lomo'Instant

    written by tomas_bates on 2014-06-16 #people
    Jessica Barthel Shoots With The Lomo'Instant

    Born in Germany and raised in the mountains, but now residing in New York, Jessica Barthel is an awesome and talented photographer. We were thrilled to lend her a shooting prototype of the new Lomo'Instant to play with and were more than thrilled to see the results. Head past the jump to catch Jessica's instant which are full of excitement and adventure!

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  • LomoAmigo Alison Scarpulla Shoots With The LC-Wide

    written by tomas_bates on 2014-04-28 #people
    LomoAmigo Alison Scarpulla Shoots With The LC-Wide

    Alison Scarpulla is an enormously talented photographer from the USA who utilizes experimental techniques such as multiple exposures and film soaking to create surreal, evocative and emotional shots. After previously featuring some of her work in the Lomography magazine, we were ecstatic that she accepted our offer to shoot with the LC-Wide to create some brand new photos. Read on for our exclusive interview with the woman behind such amazing photos, which you will see after the jump!

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  • Fantastic New Petzval Photos From Coco Alexander

    written by tomas_bates on 2014-02-04 #news
    Fantastic New Petzval Photos From Coco Alexander

    Photographer Coco Alexander took our Petzval lens and its special aperture blades to create showstopping shots ... take a look to be wowed!

  • Meeting a Petzval Pioneer: An Interview with Geoffrey Berliner

    written by tomas_bates on 2013-12-05 #news #people
    Meeting a Petzval Pioneer: An Interview with Geoffrey Berliner

    Geoffrey Berliner is the executive director of the Penumbra Foundation and the Center for Alternative Photography in New York City. He has an astounding collection of over 2000 vintage Petzval Lenses. It was an honor to interview him about the Petzval and why he values it so much. Read on for our interview with this true Petzval Pioneer!

  • How To Build The Konstruktor Camera

    written by tomas_bates on 2013-06-13 #gear #tutorials #videos
    How To Build The Konstruktor Camera

    Are you the proud new owner of a Konstruktor camera? We bet you're looking forward to shooting some amazing photos with this 35mm SLR camera. In this guide we take you through all the steps in building the camera to make the DIY process easy-peasy!

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  • How To Scan Regular 35mm Photos Using Lomoscanner App

    written by tomas_bates on 2013-04-09 #gear #tutorials
    How To Scan Regular 35mm Photos Using Lomoscanner App

    Last week, we launched the first test version of the Lomoscanner app for iPhone. The app is still being worked on by our app developers, but we wanted to launch a test version for you to try out. In this tutorial, we run through the most basic type of scanning you can do with the app. Soon we will also have tutorials on how to scan panoramic photos and LomoKino films!

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  • LomoChrome Purple: Your Questions, Answered

    written by tomas_bates on 2013-01-31 #news
    LomoChrome Purple: Your Questions, Answered

    Hi everyone! Firstly, thanks so much for all of you who have already pre-ordered rolls of LomoChrome Purple - We’ve been blown away by the fantastic reaction to the film from the community. In this article, we go through some of the questions we have received about the film so far to help give you the information you need. If you have any questions which aren't covered here, please post it n the comments and we'll get back to you!

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  • Aerochrome Inspires LomoChrome Purple

    written by tomas_bates on 2013-01-30
    Aerochrome Inspires LomoChrome Purple

    This is the stuff that dreams are made of. With pops of vivid colors tinting the whole picture surreal, who wouldn't be inspired? We love Aerochrome film so much that we were compelled to create our brand new film, LomoChrome. Have a look at this gallery of Aerochrome photos from over the years and prepare to be amazed.

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  • Lomography Beginner's Guide: Newcomers' Dictionary

    written by tomas_bates on 2012-08-24
    Lomography Beginner's Guide: Newcomers' Dictionary

    What is ‘vignetting’ and what does it have to do with the LC-A+? What does it mean to ‘cross-process’ a film? What’s the difference between a ‘pinhole’ and a ‘panoramic’ camera? One of the first things you’ll notice when browsing the Lomography site for the first time is that there are some pretty crazy terms thrown around. Don’t worry, you’ll find definitions for all kinds of photographic words on this page!

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  • Lomography Beginner's Guide: Ideas by Photo Type

    written by tomas_bates on 2012-08-17
    Lomography Beginner's Guide: Ideas by Photo Type

    So you’d like to buy your first Lomography snap-shooter. Congratulations! Not sure what camera to treat yourself to? To help, we’ve come up with a range of suggestions. Let us take you through a few of the key questions to think about - And if you have a favorite camera to recommend to first-time Lomographers, please shout them out in the comments section!

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  • Sand Sculptor LomoAmigo Mark Anderson

    written by tomas_bates on 2012-07-06 #people
    Sand Sculptor LomoAmigo Mark Anderson

    Hailing from Dorset in the UK, Mark Anderson is one of the world’s leading sand sculptors. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to let him shoot with one of our La Sardina beach edition cameras. Head over the jump to check out his awesome sculptures and swim into the life of a sand artist!

  • The Fisheye Baby 110 – A Video Tutorial

    written by tomas_bates on 2012-06-14 #gear #tutorials
    The Fisheye Baby 110 – A Video Tutorial

    If you’ve been checking out the new Fisheye Baby 110 cameras or have just treated yourself to one of these 110 format beauties, take a look at our tutorial videos to see exactly how to use the camera. From loading the film cartridge to taking your first photo, these videos will give you the know-how to become a Fisheye Baby expert!

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  • Watch Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s LomoKino Movie

    written by tomas_bates on 2012-05-22 #news
    Watch Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s LomoKino Movie

    If you haven’t heard the news, the Palme D’Or winning Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul recently shot a fantastic movie titled ‘Ashes’ featuring LomoKino footage. Read on to find out about the movie!

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  • The Road to 15 Million Likes: The 100 Most Liked Photos

    written by tomas_bates on 2012-04-11
    The Road to 15 Million Likes: The 100 Most Liked Photos

    Looking for a new photo to love? Check out our gallery of 100 photos which received the most likes from 14 million to 15 million – You’ll sure to find a new favorite shot here. And thanks again to everyone who helped us reach 15 million likes on Lomography.com – We are already getting a little excited about 16 million!

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  • La Sardina for Starters - Remember the Twist and Pull!

    written by tomas_bates on 2012-02-17 #gear #tutorials
    La Sardina for Starters - Remember the Twist and Pull!

    This is a short, simple and indispensable Tipster for new La Sardina owners. Specifically, those who are frustrated by the fact that their new 35mm darling refuses to shoot or synch with the flash. The probable cause? You haven’t pulled out the lens and twisted it until you see ‘Only Shoot If You Read Me’ text on the lens. And remember to twist the lens until you hear that magical ‘click’ sound – when you hear the click, you can be confident that your flash will fire when you shoot! Read on for a step-by-step guide to getting your La Sardina ready for its first photo outing…

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  • Do You Want To Win Some BIG Prizes?

    written by tomas_bates on 2012-01-15 #news
    Do You Want To Win Some BIG Prizes?

    Words such as ‘huge’, ‘massive’ and ‘gigantic’ are thrown around all the time, but the brand new BIG LomoKino Rumble truly lives up to its name. We’ve got loads of fantastic prizes on offer – The Grand prize winner will be awarded a whopping 1000 euros and 50 free film developments to turn their movie dream into a reality – Just imagine the analogue work of art you could create with that budget! Read on for more competition details…

  • The BIG LomoKino Rumble

    written by tomas_bates on 2012-01-13 #news
    The BIG LomoKino Rumble

    If you’ve been waiting for a LomoKino rumble you can really dig your teeth into, this one is for you. We’ve got some out-of-this-world prizes, including a 1000 EUR film budget for the competition grand prize winner. This is your opportunity to turn all those movie-making dreams into a reality; so read on for full details and get submitting!

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  • Introducing The Spinner 360° Leather Edition

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-12-07 #news
    Introducing The Spinner 360° Leather Edition

    Wrapped in Italian Toledo Leather, the Spinner 360° Leather Edition makes the perfect panoramic companion. Just pull the ripcord and take up to 8 sweeping shots on any 35mm film – You’ll be able to capture everything around you (including those interested looks from friends and passers-by!). Get yours in the Lomography Online Shop today!

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  • Controlling the Crank – How to change your LomoKino movie frame rate

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-11-04 #gear #tutorials
    Controlling the Crank – How to change your LomoKino movie frame rate

    Because the LomoKino is a crank driven movie camera, it puts you in control of the frame rate. Turn the advancing crank slo-o-o-o-o-o-w and you’ll get a jagged, stop-motion effect; turn the crank quick and you’ll get a smoother, more fluid looking movie – Read after the jump for some examples!

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  • Editing your LomoKino film into a Movie

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-11-04 #gear #tutorials
    Editing your LomoKino film into a Movie

    There are all kinds of editing programs which you can use to edit your LomoKino scans into a movie – In this article, we’ll give you a round-up of four of them…

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  • Make your own LomoKino Flip Book

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-11-03 #gear #tutorials #videos
    Make your own LomoKino Flip Book

    What to bring your fantastic LomoKino movies to life, analogue style? Read this guide and we’ll show you how to make your very own LomoKino Flip Book!

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  • Introducing The LomoKino - The 35mm Movie Camera From Lomography

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-11-03 #news
    Introducing The LomoKino - The 35mm Movie Camera From Lomography

    With the LomoKino, you can create experimental movies of 144 frames on any 35mm analogue film. Load it with regular color negative, black and white and even redscale or slide films - Then simply wind the advancing crank to shoot! The LomoKino is here to reawaken the magical world of analogue moviemaking in the 21st century, get yours today!

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  • LomoAmigo Update – New Lubitel 166+ Shots From Bauchklang

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-09-26 #people
    LomoAmigo Update – New Lubitel 166+ Shots From Bauchklang

    We’ve got some great new photos to show you from our amazing beat boxing LomoAmigos Bauchklang – The band have been touring hard but took the time to take some stunning shots with the Lubitel whilst on the road. Check them out!

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  • What The Hell Is Tungsten Film?

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-09-23
    What The Hell Is Tungsten Film?

    If you’re not sure what the hell tungsten film is, read this!

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  • Martin Cheung - An Interview With The Pinhole Prodigy

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-08-02
    Martin Cheung - An Interview With The Pinhole Prodigy

    We recently caught up with one of our favorite pinhole photographers, Martin Cheung - Read on to find out what he's been up to and see some examples of his stunning work!

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  • Lomography and Skateistan: Analogue love for Afghanistan’s first skate school

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-06-22 #news
    Lomography and Skateistan: Analogue love for Afghanistan’s first skate school

    In order to introduce kids at Skateistan, Afghanistan’s first skate school, to the wonderful world of analogue photography, we’ve donated nearly 40 cameras, film and books to the project. We’re hoping the donation will make a real, positive and lasting difference to the lives of Skateistan’s students and, judging by the first analogue photos, the cameras have already been a success! Read on for more information on this unique partnership.

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  • Lomo Amigo Natalie Zwillinger Shoots with La Sardina

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-06-16 #people
    Lomo Amigo Natalie Zwillinger Shoots with La Sardina

    The queen of multiple exposures is back again. A prodigal Lomographer, she keeps coming back to her roots after being away on some other creative pursuits. We gave her a brand new La Sardina camera to shoot with, read on to see the results!

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  • Lomography Meets Solargraphy

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-04-20
    Lomography Meets Solargraphy

    Solargraphy is the art of capturing the Sun’s path through pinhole photography. And with World Pinhole Day coming up on Sunday, we took the opportunity to interview Tarja Trygg, the founder of the Solargraphy project, to find out more about this unque and beautifully simple way to take photos!

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  • A Conversation with the Pinhole Wizard Justin Quinnell

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-04-19
    A Conversation with the Pinhole Wizard Justin Quinnell

    Lomography Magazine is graced by the presence of pinhole master Justin Quinnell as he takes time to us about pinhole photography and how his work gets featured in the big screen.

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  • Photograms – An Avant-garde Tipster

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-04-15 #gear #tutorials
    Photograms – An Avant-garde Tipster

    Photograms are produced by laying objects directly onto photographic paper, so there's no camera involved. This means that they're one of the easiest ways to get great results in the world of photography! Read on for details of how to make them…

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  • The Philosophy of ‘Look Twice’

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-03-30
    The Philosophy of ‘Look Twice’

    Look once. Then look again. The scene in front of you will have changed. Something may have moved. Something may have disappeared. But the world will not be the same as it was before…and neither will you. So take a photo, it can’t help but be a unique moment…

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  • Photography, Philosophy and Authenticity

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-03-25
    Photography, Philosophy and Authenticity

    Lomography's Prophecy of the Analogue Future No. 5 is ‘Film & Paper ensure Originality, Authenticity and Eternity’…But what exactly is ‘Authenticity’? Let’s take a closer look…

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  • What is Art? What is Beauty?

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-03-18
    What is Art? What is Beauty?

    We asked Robert Hopkins, President of the European Society for Aesthetics, for his thoughts on these and other questions - Read on for his answers!

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  • A Brief History of Time (Capsules)

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-03-18
    A Brief History of Time (Capsules)

    Time Capsules are collections of objects that are buried or contained and then re-opened in the future. Some people say they are the closest we can come to time-travelling – They are a unique way of communicating with future generations through objects from today.

  • Luck - What's the problem??

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-03-04
    Luck - What's the problem??

    For years, Philosophers have tried to find an answer to the problem of moral luck – the question of how we can be responsible for our actions when we lack ultimate control over them. Perhaps Lomography has a solution!

  • Download the Future Is Analogue Posters!

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-03-03 #news
    Download the Future Is Analogue Posters!

    You can now download the Future is Analogue Posters for free - So wherever you are in the world, you can spread the analogue love and take part in our Shoot Your Prophecy Rumble!!

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  • 20 Analogue Acts of Kindness

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-02-25
    20 Analogue Acts of Kindness

    Simple acts of kindness sometimes get forgotten amongst the business and busy-ness of everyday life. We’re often too occupied sending that email, editing that playlist or updating our status to pay attention to what’s happening in the real world. Let’s change that! Leave that digital grind behind for a moment and try out some of our analogue acts of kindness – Simple photographic ideas for making a positive impact on the people around you!

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  • How To Be As Happy As Epicurus

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-02-25
    How To Be As Happy As Epicurus

    Tired of that daily digital grind? Want to take a different approach to life? Why not try out these awesome tips from the Ancient Greek self-help guru Epicurus!

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  • 35 Reasons to love 35mm Film

    written by tomas_bates on 2011-02-25
    35 Reasons to love 35mm Film

    Film truly is a Photographer’s best friend - And to prove it, here are 35 reasons to love 35mm film (or any kind of film for that matter!).

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  • Diana F+ Modification - Spinshot Mod

    written by tomas_bates on 2010-12-13 #gear #tutorials
    Diana F+ Modification - Spinshot Mod

    Create super panoramas, up to 360° - Shoot a roll of film in less than 20 seconds - Experience a new way of shooting – It’s all possible with the Spinshot Mod!

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