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Alternative Processes: Pinhole Photography
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-11-06 #tutorialsWhat is pinhole photography? Here's a quick refresher-slash-guide.
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Klara Johanna Michel: Cold, Calculated, Beautiful
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-11-05 #peopleWhile many of her contemporaries would opt for creating carefree imagery, Klara Johanna Michel heavily stylizes her subjects to seemingly echo the aesthetics of an early artistic movement. Please note that some of the images in this post are NSFW.
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Eugenia Loli's Surreal Collages
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-10-29 #peopleIn the hands of those capable wielding it, art can be a powerful weapon. With it, for one, creation of fantastical realms far removed from the one we live in is entirely possible. Through collage making, Eugenia Loli builds such worlds that invite the audience not only to marvel at them but also, and most importantly, to see through the hodgepodge of images to find meaning and formulate interpretations.
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Alternative Processes: Emulsion Lifts
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-10-23 #tutorialsLooking to take your instant photography game a step higher? Try your hand at making emulsion lifts!
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Alternative Processes: Chemigrams
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-10-09 #tutorialsChemigrams are usually characterized by beautiful abstract patterns. This week, we'll tell you how you can make one yourself.
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Alternative Processes: Chlorophyll Process
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-10-02 #tutorialsThe chlorophyll process, like the anthotype, is an organic and chemical-free way of creating photographic prints.
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Alternative Processes: Lumen Prints
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-09-25 #tutorialsThis week, we're putting the spotlight on a camera-less photographic process.
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Lomography Asks: Is It Acceptable to Photograph the Homeless?
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-09-25 #newsWe asked some of our trustworthy and profound Community members whether or not it's acceptable to photograph the homeless.
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Alternative Processes: Anthotype
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-09-18 #tutorialsLooking for an eco-friendly way to make your prints? Why don't you try your hand at anthotyping?
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Awesome Albums: Nudes by jasontag
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-09-12A beautifully executed nude portrait series take center stage in today's featured album. Please note that the photographs in this post are NSFW.
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Alternative Processes: Caffenol
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-09-11 #tutorialsWe're kick starting a new series on the Magazine where we highlight alternative photography processes, with a focus on modern and less popular ones. Today, we feature one that's often discussed right here in our community: caffenol.
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Behind the Picture: Girls Delivering Ice (1918)
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-09-09It was September 1918 and the First World War was at its tailend. With many American men sent to the battlefield, women stepped up to perform jobs previously done only by the former.
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Reviews on Rewind: LomoChrome Purple (Part 2)
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-08-30 #gearWith its surreal, psychedelic results that easily remind one of fairy tale-like wonderlands, the LomoChrome Purple has quickly grown to become one of the most popular emulsions in the community. We're giving you that extra push in the form of more community-penned reviews to finally try this film yourself, if you haven't.
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Taking Back Tipsters: DIY Camera Designs
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-08-29 #gear #tutorialsThinking of customizing your favorite camera, Lomography or otherwise? Here are some ideas from our community members!
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The New Petzval Lens Production Process in Photographs
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-08-19 #gear #newsHere's a behind-the-scenes look to help you tide over until this beauty finally lands on your doorsteps!
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10 Steps to Better Photography with the Konstruktor
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-08-17 #gear #tutorialsGot your very own Konstruktor? Check out these tips to help you make the most out of this camera, which is the world's first plastic 35mm DIY SLR!
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LomoKino LomoAmigo: sirapocovi
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-08-15 #people #videosSira Pocovi, better known in the Lomography community as sirapocovi, is a London-based camera trainee who assists camera crews on film sets. It's no surprise, then, that she's so smitten with the LomoKino! Here, Pocovi opens up on her experiences filming with this camera as well as her project, Lomokovi Films.
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Timothy Tan Plays with Perspective in PERSPECgifs
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-08-13 #peopleYoung visual artist and film photographer Timothy Tan brings back a technique considered practically obsolete by many not only to give his photography a fresh outlook, but also to help revive interest in it.
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Five Remarkable Music Videos Shot with the LomoKino
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-08-13 #videosAs this list would prove, the LomoKino has captured not only the hearts of analog filmmakers within the Lomography community, but also professionals outside of it. We've dug through our archive to present to you some of the best LomoKino music videos from all over the globe to have come to our attention.
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Lomopedia: Lomography Belair Instant Camera
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-08-12 #gear #lomopediaJump from medium to instant format territory easily with this versatile shooter.
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Lomopedia: Lomography Experimental Lens Kit
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-29 #gear #videos #lomopediaWith this creative trio of lenses, micro 4/3 digital camera users can now explore various exciting photographic effects that analog photography enthusiasts have long been raving about—including taking multiple exposure shots!
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Sophie Fontaine's Poetic Photographs
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-23 #peopleThe young French photographer combines poetry and photography to create a style to call her own.
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Old Paris Through the Lens of Eugène Atget
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-22Eugène Atget was not just a pioneer of documentary photography, but a flâneur of Paris. His personal strolls along the streets of the City of Lights has gifted us a brief glimpse of mid-19th century and early-20th century Paris.
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Lomopedia: Vivitar EZ35
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-22 #gear #lomopediaThe Vivitar EZ35 (not to be confused with the Vivitar EZ35 Colors) is a 35 mm point-and-shoot camera reportedly produced by the California-based company Vivitar in the 1990s.
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10 Steps to Better Photography with the Belair Cameras
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-20 #gear #tutorialsHaving the distinction of being the world's first 6x12 auto-exposure medium format camera, the Belair X 6-12 combines professional grade photography with ease of use. In this week's installment, we list down a few ways you can improve your photography with it.
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Lomopedia: Adox Color Implosion
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-15 #gear #lomopediaWith unpredictable results reminiscent of color images taken a few decades ago, Adox Color Implosion is for those looking to experiment with the look of their photographs.
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10 Steps to Better Photography with the Diana Mini
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-13 #gear #tutorialsIt might be small, but the Diana Mini packs a punch to rival even its big sister Diana. Find out how you can make the most of this shooter in this week's feature!
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Lomopedia: Lomography LomoChrome Turquoise XR 100-400
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-08 #gear #lomopediaGo on a surreal analog trip with Lomography's latest emulsion which, just like its predecessor, the LomoChrome Purple, effortlessly transforms colors into different hues from aqua to amber.
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Awesome Albums: EIR Aerochrome Color Infrared 120 and the Holga by kimo
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-07Our featured album for today boasts of surreal-looking landscapes produced by a legendary infrared film.
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10 Steps to Better Photography with the Fisheye Cameras
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-06 #gear #tutorialsThe Fisheye cameras One and No. 2 are definitely more than your average point-and-shoot cameras. How so? Well, we'll let these tips and tricks do all the talking.
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Taking Back Tipsters: Masks
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-05 #tutorialsSee your photographs in a whole new light with masks. We've handpicked five different tipsters for you to try!
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Lomopedia: Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 2.8/32 M Art Lens
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-07-01 #gear #lomopediaBoasting of exactly the same optics as the legendary LC-A camera, the Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 2.8/32 M Art Lens brings for the first time the signature lomographic style not only to analog, but also to the digital platform.
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10 Steps to Better Photography with the Lubitel 166+
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-29 #gear #tutorialsThe Lubitel 166+ is Lomography's very own feature-packed recreation of the Soviet classic. In this feature, we're listing 10 ways on how you can make the most out of this camera!
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Lomopedia: New Russar+ Lens
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-24 #gear #videos #lomopediaLaunched just last year, the New Russar+ Lens is a modern reinvention of the famed Russar from 1958.
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Photographing the City and the Woman: An Interview with Tadahiko Hisatomi
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-24 #peopleIn his work, Tadahiko Hisatomi isolates his subject from urban chaos — an absurd spin into vignettes of daily life and, as it turned out, a reflection of the photographer's emotions.
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Lomopedia: New Petzval Lens 85
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-17 #gear #videos #lomopediaA modern reinvention of the 19th century Petzval, the New Petzval Lens 85 has been lauded for its classy appearance and outstanding features.
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10 Steps to Better Photography with the Diana F+
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-15 #gear #tutorialsKnown for its ethereal quality and natural vignettes, the Diana F+ camera is a favorite among the analogue shooters. Here are 10 creative steps every Diana darling should try.
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Lomopedia: Lomo'Instant
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-10 #gear #videos #lomopediaWith features not present in most instant cameras, the Lomo'Instant proudly and rightfully calls itself the world's most creative instant camera system.
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10 Steps to Better Photography with the LC-A+
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-08 #gear #tutorialsWith features that allow one to be as creative as possible and a size compact enough to bring it anytime, anywhere, the LC-A+ is indeed an embodiment of our 10 Golden Rules. In this week's feature, we list down some of the ways you could up your photography game with this wonderful camera.
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Lomopedia: LC-A 120
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-03 #gear #lomopediaMaking its debut only in September last year, the LC-A 120 finally brings the LC-A legacy to medium format territory.
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10 Steps to Better Photography with the Sprocket Rocket
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-06-01 #gear #tutorialsLooking to amp up your photography with the Sprocket Rocket? You've come to the right place! In this feature, we list down some of the ways on how you could make the most out of this humble yet functional 35mm shooter.
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Reviews on Rewind: The New Petzval Lens 85
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-05-30 #gearThe New Petzval Lens 85 continues to captivate the hearts of many photographers from its debut a couple of years back. A perfect balance between form and function, this lens closely mimics the look of the legendary Petzval lens of the 19th century and delivers eye-catching images with its signature tack sharp center and swirly bokeh background. Many photographers from both outside and inside the Lomography community have raved about the New Petzval 85. In this recap, we look back at four community-written reviews.
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Capturing Busy Streets and Quiet Everyday Moments with the New Petzval 58 BC Art Lens
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-05-29 #gear #newsSee how the Lomography New Petzval 58 BC Art Lens fared on the streets and in the daily grind, all in glorious analogue.
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Delicate, Feminine Portraiture by Sharon Heit
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-05-18 #peopleThe Seoul, South Korea-based photographer trains her lens on the female form and captures it beautifully. Please note that some of the images in this post are NSFW.
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'The Way We Live' at LAMB Arts in London
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-05-14 #newsOpening today, "The Way We Live" features a selection of images by photographer and LomoAmigo Kate Bellm and site-specific work by artist Edgar Lopez Arrelano. Please note that one of the images in this post is NSFW.
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First Impressions of the Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens: Ron Lau
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-05-13 #gear #newsRon Lau from Lomography's Camera and Lens Development team recently tested the Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens. With Leica M2 and Voigtlander R2A cameras, he used the lens to capture scenes from his daily grind and beautiful seascapes from a recent trip. He shares the photos and talks of the Minitar and its capabilities in this brief yet informative interview.
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Россия в картинках (Russia in Pictures): Skating On The Ice
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-05-12In his latest travel series, Herr Willie shares a selection of fine photographs from his Russian adventures and tells the stories behind them.
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Россия в картинках (Russia in Pictures): The Field of Letters
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-05-05 #placesIn his latest travel series, Herr Willie shares a selection of fine photographs from his Russian adventures and tells the stories behind them.
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First Impressions of the Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens: Andrea Cislaghi
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-05-02 #gear #newsIn case you missed it, Lomography has just unveiled the latest member of its Art Lens family: the Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens, which boasts of the same optics that the legendary LC-A camera has and brings the classic Lomographic style not only to analog but also to the digital platform. Over the next few days we'll be sharing with you the first impressions of and photographs taken by members of the Lomography team, who had gone out and put the Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 to the test. First up is graphic designer Andrea Cislaghi, who coupled this lens with the Bessa R2 and Sony Alpha 7.
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Россия в картинках (Russia in Pictures): Xəzər dənizi (Caspian Sea)
written by Julien Matabuena on 2015-04-28 #placesIn his latest travel series, Herr Willie shares a selection of fine photographs from his Russian adventures and tells the stories behind them.
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