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Think Tank: Scanning as a Personal Interpretation
written by cielsan on 2022-03-09 #gear #cultureAre you aware that you’re missing a lot of creative opportunities and options when you leave out the process of personally scanning and digitizing your film negatives? In this latest article, we explore the variety of ways you can scan your own negatives.
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Around the World in Analogue: Lively León in LomoChrome Metropolis
written by cielsan on 2022-02-21 #people #around-the-worldSpanish traveler and Lomographer Elsa Fraga shares her fresh views of her hometown León after returning from a ten-year trip to the American continent.
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A Gallery of Psychedelic and Kaleidoscopic Film Exposures by mot11
written by cielsan on 2022-02-19Dip into a surreal wonderland made up of multiple exposures by Community member mot11.
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Getting to Know Astonuts and His 40+ Rolls with the Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera
written by cielsan on 2022-02-15Lomography warmly introduced French film photographer, Lomographer and car enthusiast Christian, a.k.a. astonuts, and his wild journey with his multi-reloaded Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera.
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When Love is Your Muse: Ideas for Romantic Portraits
written by cielsan on 2022-02-14For Valentines' Day, try to capture the most heart-melting sides and angles of your romantic partner. This is what love looks like, manifested in the art of portraiture.
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Around the World in Analogue: the Wandlitzsee and the Briesetal
written by cielsan on 2022-02-07 #placesEnchant yourself with these magical forest photos from Lomographer Gudrun a.k.a. guja’s last walk into Brandenburg’s natural wonders with the LomoChrome Metropolis 120.
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Felines on Film: Dazb, the Ultimate Cat Photographer
written by cielsan on 2022-02-06Meet the members of Lomographer Daz B a.k.a. dazb's feline family in his colorful and creative gallery of pet portraits. Here are some of the best snapshots of Pixie, Artemis, Oscar, Minnie, Poppy, and Molly to make everyone's day!
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Enter 2022: A Year for the Lomography Color Tiger 110
written by cielsan on 2022-02-01 #gear #cultureThe Lunar New Year calls for a new sign taking over. With this tiny but mighty 110 film, any Lomographer can manifest the admirable qualities and temperament of the Tiger.
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A Gallery of Firsts: The First of the Roll
written by cielsan on 2022-01-31 #cultureLet's celebrate the new year with some firsts. Whether accidental or intentional, 'first of the roll' photos bring a lot of pleasant surprises in our film photography grind.
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4 Beginner-Friendly Medium Format Cameras from Lomography
written by cielsan on 2022-01-30Start your journey with 120 film with four Lomography medium format cameras that will make the learning process as smooth and easy as the breeze.
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Neon Noir and Futurism: Hong Kong on Film by fishmonkeycow
written by cielsan on 2022-01-27 #culture #placesThe city night of Hong Kong turns unapologetically animated with Lomographer fishmonkeycow's street portraits.
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Film Photography Stories: Life in a Fast Pace
written by cielsan on 2022-01-23 #culture #tutorialsIn this gallery, we borrow some fleeting images from the visual memory bank of Lomography Community members and what a high-speed life looks like.
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A Guide to Shooting Photos with Lomography B&W 120 Films
written by cielsan on 2022-01-19 #gearThe timelessness of film photography is best depicted with square-sized black and white medium format photographs. Whether you're using a film from the Greys or the Kino B&W family, here’s how to utilize each of Lomography's black and white 120 film.
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Color-Shifting Tips for Extraordinary Medium Format Photos
written by cielsan on 2022-01-19The LomoChrome film series and the Lomography Redscale film make each exposure worth it, especially with medium format photography. Here are some tips to make the most compelling works of art with Lomography's unique color-shifting films.
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Around the World in Analogue: A Paradise in Miami
written by cielsan on 2022-01-12 #places #around-the-worldA daily dose of vitamin sea is always possible in the city of Miami, and Lomographer Maia Shampo a.k.a. maiashampo shares her own trip to the coastal area with her own words and photos.
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How to Have Fun with the LomoChrome Purple — A Gallery by Acasia
written by cielsan on 2022-01-10 #tutorialsLearn from Lomographer @acasia’s creative techniques in taking advantage of the LomoChrome Purple film’s inherently artistic formula.
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Mordançage in Color: An Experimental Project by Max van der Wal
written by cielsan on 2022-01-08 #culture #peopleAmsterdam-based visual artist Max van der Wal returns to Lomography with a new creative inquiry, this time using the alternative process mordançage with color negative film.
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How to Rescue Old Instant Film Negatives by Nick Tauro Jr.
written by cielsan on 2022-01-07 #people #tutorialsWhat to do with old instant film negatives? Lomographer and experimental photographer Nick Tauro Jr. a.k.a. @nicktaurojr shares with us some tips on how he reclaimed old peel-apart instant film.
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An Upside Down World with Naturally Mirrored Photos by robertofiuza
written by cielsan on 2022-01-02 #culture #peopleLomography Community member robertofiuza shows us a different way to shoot mirrored shots and teaches us how to take advantage of natural reflections.
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Let the Camera Do the Talking — an Interview with Sergei Gavrilov
written by cielsan on 2022-01-01Analogue portraitist and Community member Sergei Gavrilov a.k.a. gavrilovsergphoto prefers to work with his models in the quiet, letting his camera be the one to unravel the diverse and raw personalities in a photoshoot.
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The Lomography Wrap-Up 2021: A Year of Experiments, Passion and Solidarity with Film Photography
written by cielsan on 2021-12-29 #videosThe year 2021 for Lomography and film photographers is filled with unrelenting productivity and limitless creativity. Walk with us through memory lane and recall the milestones and memories that we achieved together this year.
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5 Gifts of Film Photography
written by cielsan on 2021-12-24 #cultureThe analogue routine is a gift that keeps on giving — everything that comes out of it is often a pleasant surprise. Let’s take a minute to appreciate the remarkable and unparalleled qualities of film photography.
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Blurry Blues: Abstract Shots with Christmas Lights by thegreatgasmaskman
written by cielsan on 2021-12-21 #peopleCommunity member thegreatgasmaskman gives the winter holidays a cool and hazy vibe with these abstract, and bokeh-filled slide film shots.
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A Gallery of Simple Yet Dramatic Lines and Shapes in Monochrome
written by cielsan on 2021-12-20 #cultureSharp lines and defined shapes that create abstract forms from our reality are easily achieved through the magic of black and white.
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The Bold and Beautiful Portraits of Aurelie Lagoutte
written by cielsan on 2021-12-18French film photographer Aurelie Lagoutte transforms the female body into artistic studies. With the use of body language and analogue, she conveys the vulnerable emotions and delicate stories.
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Around the World in Analogue: Feeling "Seoul" and South Korea
written by cielsan on 2021-12-17 #culture #places #around-the-worldTake a visual trip to the city of Seoul and its modern and natural scenery with Lomographer Erwin Ang Jaya a.k.a. nilwlr.
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Chromagnon’s Neon Shift with an Expired Film
written by cielsan on 2021-12-13Lomographer chromagnon's bright and acid-like photos remind us of the brilliant results that can be acheived with a roll of expired film.
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A Lesson to Learn from the Hurt and Angst in “Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen”
written by cielsan on 2021-12-06 #culture #videosThe recent outgoing ceremony of German Chancellor had us tuning back into the punk song, “Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen (You Forgot the Color Film)”… and reminds us why we should never forget packing a roll or two of color negative film.
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Zekiphone’s Rosy Mirages with the Lomography Redscale and Neptune Convertible Art Lens System
written by cielsan on 2021-12-06 #peopleJapanese Lomographer zekiphone is back with some new urban fantasy photos shot with some of Lomography's most creative tools and gear.
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Around the World in Analogue: The Old and Graceful City of Dubrovnik
written by cielsan on 2021-12-03 #places #around-the-worldJoin Lomographer Martina Vilar del Valle, a.k.a. martinaa as they recall a magical trip to the historical city of Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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Around the World in Analogue: AfroPunk 2021 in Atlanta
written by cielsan on 2021-11-30 #culture #places #around-the-worldIn this edition of Around the World in Analogue Lomographer Travon Gourdine a.k.a. boshnovart shares his experience and photos of the AfroPunk Festival.
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Talisa Swanson Creates Analogue Magic with Nature
written by cielsan on 2021-11-17Indulge in the spellbinding work of analogue shooter Talisa Swanson as they use the unique aesthetics of film to create colorful and imaginative renditions of reality.
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Learning from the Colors and Details of chevalentina
written by cielsan on 2021-11-12Lomographer chevalentina shows how a harmonious palette and focus on tiny specifics can create artistic shots on film.
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A Fashionable Trio in an Aged LomoChrome Turquoise
written by cielsan on 2021-11-09One of the latest fashion editorials from Lomographer Jodie Cartman a.k.a. floorshow is a triple treat as she graces the Community with shots taken with the LomoChrome Turquoise. See how she shifts the colors using an old roll of the film here!
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Photographic Fragments of the Spooky and Abandoned
written by cielsan on 2021-11-06What do analogue photographers and suspense thriller and horror lovers have in common? It's the jab of excitement and curiosity they get when they see something that stimulates them!
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Around the World in Analogue: Nature and Ancient Ruins of Guatemala in Purple
written by cielsan on 2021-11-05 #placesLomographer Stephen Hutchison a.k.a. stephenhutchison travels to Guatemala to witness the grand ruins of cities in Guatemala, captured in the lively and otherworldly palette of the LomoChrome Purple.
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Why Photographers Love the LomoChrome Films
written by cielsan on 2021-11-03 #gear #peopleWhat makes our color-shifting film stocks LomoChrome Purple, LomoChrome Turquoise and LomoChrome Metropolis the perfect trinity for film photographers?
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Postmodern Women on Film — a Gallery by Iidamyt
written by cielsan on 2021-10-28Ukranian Lomographer lidamyt represents a bright and colorful direction on how to take powerful portraits of women.
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Children with Special Needs Lead Kamila K Stanley’s Stylish Photo Project
written by cielsan on 2021-10-27 #culture #peopleIn collaboration with the foundation Chouette On Apprend, film photographer Kamila K Stanley gives children with special needs their voices and highlights their visibility in a fun and ambitious fashion shoot.
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A Perfect Vintage Match: the Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens and an Expired Film
written by cielsan on 2021-10-26Hong Kong-based Lomographer Rachel Man shows us a different kind of analogue magic by painting with the Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens on a roll of expired Lomography Color Negative 800 film.
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Anastasia Pagonas Meets the Moments in Life with Film
written by cielsan on 2021-10-25For artist Anastasia Pagonas, life is better seen through the lens of her camera -- in various formats, chromatic schemes, and on analogue.
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Natacha Thomas' Surreal Cinema with the Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens and Petzval Art Lens
written by cielsan on 2021-10-24 #gear #people #videosFrench director and Lomographer Natacha Thomas shares her dreamy, light and bokeh-filled world in motion picture using the Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens and the Petzval 80.5 MKII Art Lens.
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Francesco Algeri Retraces American Music Roots with Lomography Color Negative 800
written by cielsan on 2021-10-24 #culture #placesThese shots of Lomographer Francesco Algeri a.k.a. fralgeri taken with the Lomography Color Negative 800 are a fresh take on how to capture compelling documentary photos.
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Around the World in Analogue: Infinite Scenes of Taiwan
written by cielsan on 2021-10-22 #places #around-the-worldExperience Taiwan in its diverse and majestic entirety through the telling photographs of Lomographer Jeifong, a.k.a. fong2k.
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How the Lomography Art Lenses Make You Creatively Different
written by cielsan on 2021-10-14Lomography Art Lenses are like the avant-garde of photography gear. How do these lenses truly set apart the artistic photographer from the rest when it comes to shooting experiences and photos?
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Gongkan Carves a Magical Space in Designing the Lomo'Instant Gongkan Edition
written by cielsan on 2021-10-12 #gear #peopleBased in Thailand, contemporary artist Gongkan creates a clean yet extraordinary, cosmic rendition of one of Lomography's instant cameras. Learn how Gongkan conceptualized the Lomo'Instant Gongkan Edition camera in this interview.
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A “Low-fi” Life in the Urban Country: A Series of Portraits by Flavia Slick
written by cielsan on 2021-10-12 #culture #peopleFlavia Slick, a.k.a. flaviaslick in the Community, goes nostalgic and analogue in the countryside as she interprets her own “American Dream” through her perspective as an Italian city girl.
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“Deep into the Core”: a Soulful Multiple Exposure Series by Hodachrome
written by cielsan on 2021-10-10 #culture #peopleJapanese Lomographer and multiple exposure genius Hodaka Yamamoto a.k.a. hodachrome paints the natural world into the silhouettes of his subjects.
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Acid Wash on Film: A Gallery by Yulia Perminova
written by Ciel Hernandez on 2021-10-09 #peopleLomographer Yulia Perminova, a.k.a. yulia_paix, sees her spring memories in multicolored pastel and neon glasses.
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Around the World in Analogue: Kyoto Recollections in LomoChrome Purple
written by cielsan on 2021-10-08 #placesSapporo-based photographer Maryana Kovalchuk shares their last trip to Kyoto with LomoChrome Purple shots of emblematic images that make up the perfect picture of this iconic city.
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