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Six Ways to Use the Lomomatic 110 Camera
written by sylvann on 2024-04-10 #gearIt’s time to get your hands on our newest film camera, the Lomomatic 110! Perhaps you’re asking yourself, what to capture with this tiny pocket camera? Here's a quick guide to get you inspired!
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Around the World in Analogue: Bhutan
written by sylvann on 2024-04-09 #culture #people #placesLomographer Jaclyn (@lomographer_to_be) shares her exceptional experience travelling to Bhutan and getting to know its culture and people in this edition of Around the World in Analogue.
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Life in LomoChrome Purple with Community Member @nermantas
written by sylvann on 2024-03-29 #culture #people #placesThe color-shifting aspect can easily become the point of attraction in many photos taken with the a film stock like LomoChrome Purple. But in community member @nermantas' photos, human emotions and interactions take center stage, perfectly enhanced but not overshadowed by vivid purple hues.
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Aseptic Field: Film Photographer Lean Lui on Purity & Idealism
written by sylvann on 2024-03-28 #culture #news #peopleHong Kong artist Lean Lui returns to the magazine to talk about her second photobook, Aseptic Field, a collection of poetic images reflecting her strong ideas around romantic love.
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The Lomography Philosophy – A Chat with Indonesian Shutterbug Alvin Sebastian (@spidey27)
written by sylvann on 2024-03-25 #gear #peopleIndonesian shutterbug Alvin Sebastian (@spidey27) chats with us about his experience with Lomography cameras, and his adherence to the first of Lomography's 10 Golden Rules – take your camera everywhere you go!
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Around the World in Analogue: Oaxaca, Mexico
written by sylvann on 2024-03-24 #culture #people #places #around-the-worldFilm photographer Stephen Hutchison captures the vibrancy and diverse culture of Oaxaca, Mexico with color-shifting LomoChrome films in this edition of Around the World in Analogue.
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Photographing Simplicity and Beauty in Life with Community Member Miki, a.k.a. @miks
written by sylvann on 2024-03-18 #culture #people #placesCats, mirror selfies and the changing seasons – Japanese film enthusiast Miki photographs life as it happens. For her, film photography is a way to connect with her surroundings, especially as she moves from her home country of Japan to Sweden.
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Brazil Through the Eyes of Film Photographer Thaís Monteiro
written by sylvann on 2024-03-11 #culture #people #placesBrazilian film photographer Thaís Monteiro talks to us about her love for capturing emotions and life as it happens before her, the technicalities of shooting concerts on film, and her lively local analogue community.
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Sensuality and Power in Self-Portraiture with Film Photographer Kyla Elliott
written by sylvann on 2024-03-08 #culture #peopleArtist Kyla Elliott shares her enchanting self-portraits inspired by art history, some of which were taken with Lomography film stocks such as the LomoChrome Metropolis and LomoChrome Color '92.
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Lomopedia: Kodak Elite Chrome EBX 100
written by sylvann on 2024-03-07 #lomopediaDiscontinued in 2012, the Kodak Elite Chrome EBX 100 is another slide film well-loved by Lomographers who were into the crazy color shifts of cross-processing.
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Community Gallery: Wildlife on Film
written by sylvann on 2024-03-03 #culture #placesIn today's community gallery, we're sharing some incredible wildlife photos taken by community members that remind us of the importance of being connected with and protecting the natural world.
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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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Interview: Ana Topoleanu on Motherhood, Film Photography & Feminism
written by sylvann on 2024-02-28 #culture #people #placesDocumentary photographer Ana Topoleanu considers film as the catalyst for her love for photography. We got to know more about the cherished stories behind her images, and how her photography extends into all aspects of her life.
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Lomographer Natallia Russiyan on Analogue Experimentation and Creative Inspirations
written by sylvann on 2024-02-26 #culture #peopleFor film photographer Natallia Russiyan, the Lomography community is "a big open gate to a bright, warm world". This view translates to her work which is as varied and vibrant as her creative methods.
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Community Gallery: Star Trails on Film
written by sylvann on 2024-02-26 #people #placesHeavenly bodies make heavenly images on film! In this community gallery, we're taking a look at a few star trail photos taken by our community members and appreciating the challenges and rewarding nature of astrophotography.
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Why We Love to Shoot 110 Format Film
written by sylvann on 2024-02-19 #culture #people #placesWhy do we love the 110 format so much? Is it the grain, the pocketability, the convenience or the nostalgia? It's everything and more! In this article, community members answer this one simple question about the beloved format.
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In Loving Memory of Klaus Wendland, a.k.a. @Klawe
written by sylvann on 2024-02-15 #peopleWe mourn the passing of beloved Lomographer, Klaus Wendland, better known in the community as @klawe. His kind and helpful nature, curiosity, and passion for capturing life through film will be much missed, but always remembered.
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From the Archives: Lomo Love Stories
written by sylvann on 2024-02-14 #culture #people #placesWho and what do you love? In this article, we're taking a look at some previously-published Lomography Magazine articles celebrating the power of love in its many forms.
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Lomopedia: Azopan PS-21
written by sylvann on 2024-02-08 #lomopediaIn this edition of Lomopedia, we're talking about the rare yet enduring history of the Azopan PS-21 produced in Romania between 1990 and 2003.
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Writer's Notes: A Year of Lomography
written by sylvann on 2024-01-14 #people #placesIn this edition of Writer's Notes, yours truly talks about the goings-on of writing for the Online Magazine, my first year of shooting with Lomography cameras and more.
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Lomopedia: AgfaPhoto CT Precisa 100
written by sylvann on 2024-01-11 #gear #cultureIn this edition of Lomopedia, we're tackling the varied faces and vibrant history of the well-loved AgfaPhoto CT Precisa 100 film.
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Our Lomography New Year Resolutions 2024
written by sylvann on 2024-01-08 #culture #peopleIn this follow up from last year’s article, we find out if the Lomography team were able to achieve their New Year Resolutions and hear about the 2024 analogue goals from other Lomographers.
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Filipina Journalist Nana Buxani on the Timeless Magic of Film Photography
written by sylvann on 2024-01-01 #culture #peoplePhotographing since the late '80s, Filipina documentarian and artist Nana Buxani remains loyal to film photography as a medium to reveal the human condition. She talked to us about the magic of film, ardently following one's passion, and more.
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The Lomography Wrap-Up 2023: Another Year of Adventures and Fun in Film Photography
written by sylvann on 2023-12-31 #news #videosBefore we turn our gaze to 2024, let's look back on some of our community's major milestones, accomplishments and highlights in 2023!
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Hong Kong's Changing Landscape with Architect & Photographer Thomas Cheung
written by sylvann on 2023-12-28 #culture #people #placesIn this interview, Hong Kong native Thomas Cheung tells us about growing up in the unique region during the 90s, returning to film photography in the digital age, and documenting the city's transformation in the last few years.
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Landscapes of Indonesia with Lomographer @hutancahaya
written by sylvann on 2023-12-25 #culture #people #placesTraveling and photography go hand in hand, as Indonesian shutterbug Her Basuki Margono says. In this interview we talked to the artist about his return to analogue photography and his photos of the dynamic and stunning islands of Indonesia on film.
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Community Gallery: Amid the Noise and Haste
written by sylvann on 2023-12-22 #people #placesWhat happens when we don't have time to devote to photography? Caught up in the noise and haste, we can still find the few seconds to look around us and see something worth capturing!
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Photographing Wonder with Community Member @S-Ji
written by sylvann on 2023-12-20 #culture #people #placesOften, our film photos are not just a reflection but also a dedication to the life we live. Photographer Stéphanie's (@S-Ji) works radiate curiosity and a heart-warming appreciation for her family and the environment. We talked to her about her inspirations.
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From the Archives: Five Analogue Experiments to Try Out
written by sylvann on 2023-12-05Interested in hand-tinted photography? How about some easy DIY redscale or a crazy film soup with fruits and fungi? We dove deep into the Lomography Online Magazine's archives to bring you five must-try film experiments.
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In Depth: Documenting Intimacy on Film
written by sylvann on 2023-11-30 #culture #peopleTaking personal photos of ourselves or of others remains tightly linked to photography's power as a tool for self-expression. In this article, we're dissecting some of the reasons that many of us choose to document our most intimate moments on film.
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Estonia Through the Eyes of Film Photographer and Architecture Student Martin Sepp
written by sylvann on 2023-11-20 #culture #people #placesFilm photographer and architecture student Martin Sepp (@sepamart) tells us about his analogue roots, film photography in Estonia, and how architecture influences his images.
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Community Gallery: What Are Men to Rocks and Mountains?
written by sylvann on 2023-11-17 #culture #people #placesToday marks Take a Hike Day. In this article, we're talking about the beauty and benefits of hiking, and our relationship with mountains as humans, and as film photographers and artists.
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Unconscious Truths With Psychiatrist & Film Photographer Şevket Duman
written by sylvann on 2023-11-13 #culture #people #placesPsychiatrist and film photographer Şevket Duman talks to us about the solitude of being on the road portrayed in his images, the relationship between his profession and art, and more.
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Getting Experimental with the Bubble Bokeh Effect of the New Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens
written by sylvann on 2023-11-10 #gear #peopleLomography's new art lens, the Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens, comes with a dedicated spherical aberration control knob for three powerful bokeh effects. What does the bubble bokeh really look like? Take a look at this gallery!
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Artist Lydia Lutz on Her Project 'Found Archives: Life in USSR Ukraine'
written by sylvann on 2023-10-29 #culture #people #placesIn this follow-up interview with artist Lydia Lutz, she tells us about her archival work ‘Found Archives: Life in USSR Ukraine’ and what cultural heritage preservation means in times of conflict.
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Shadows & Aura: A Low-Light Photoshoot with an Expired Roll of Lomography X-Pro Slide 200
written by sylvann on 2023-10-27 #people #placesIndonesian film photographer Arya Daffani invites us to a fantasy realm with a spontaneous low-light photoshoot, taken with a roll of expired Lomography X-Pro Slide 200 film.
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Magic in the Mundane: Interview with Film Photographer Kelsey Smith
written by sylvann on 2023-10-25 #culture #people #placesFilm photographer Kelsey Smith talks about introspection and nostalgia on film, the inspirations behind his newly-released photobook "Please, Don't Leave Me", and his love of Lomography Color Negative 800 film.
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Lost on Mars - A LomoChrome Purple Album by @a2mfilm
written by sylvann on 2023-10-23 #culture #people #placesThai film photographer Arm (@a2film) tells us about the inspirations behind his concept album Lost in Mars, taken using the LomoChrome Purple 120 film stock at the Ratchaburi Grand Canyon in Thailand.
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Macro photography with Antoin Huynh and the LomoChrome Color '92
written by sylvann on 2023-10-22 #culture #people #placesCommunity member Antoin Huynh talks about his close-up photos taken with the LomoChrome Color '92, his relationship with nature and how film helps him to incorporate soul into his photography.
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In the Mood for Color - A Photo Gallery by Marie Lagabbe
written by sylvann on 2023-10-20 #culture #peopleFrench photographer Marie Lagabbe walks us through her film photography background, the inspirations behind her colorful portraits and her penchant for alternative techniques.
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Community Gallery: October-November Celebrations on Film
written by sylvann on 2023-10-13 #culture #people #placesIn this community gallery we're taking a look at a few celebrations and events held during the months of October and November in many parts of the world, including the famous Oktoberfest in Germany, MassKara Festival in the Philippines, Diwali in India and more.
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Around the World in Analogue: Nice/Èze, France
written by sylvann on 2023-10-06 #around-the-worldIn this edition of Around the World in Analogue, community member Martina Martina Vilar del Valle (a.k.a. @martinaa) returns to the magazine to tell us about her family's visit to Nice, France during the summer season.
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Lomopedia: Lomography X-Pro Chrome
written by sylvann on 2023-10-06 #lomopediaIn this edition of Lomopedia, we're looking back at the short yet vibrant history of the Lomography X-Pro Chrome.
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The Nostalgic Connection - An Interview with Latvian Film Photographer Olegs Jonins, a.k.a. @mocean
written by sylvann on 2023-09-20 #culture #people #placesFilm photographer Olegs Jonins (@mocean) talks about film photography in Latvia, the patience and intention that fuels his craft, and making magic out of ordinary moments through the medium.
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Lomopedia: Fuji Sensia Color Slide Film
written by sylvann on 2023-09-15 #gear #lomopediaIn this edition of Lomopedia, we're taking a look back at Fujifilm's consumer slide film Fuji Sensia which rose to fame among Lomographers for its exquisite results when color-processed.
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Life on Film with Community Member @lulito
written by sylvann on 2023-09-11 #culture #people #placesArgentinian designer and community member Lucia (@lulito) shares about her experience shooting film in Argentina, why takes her camera wherever she goes and why she chooses to document her life on film.
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Around the World in Analogue: Ayvalık, Turkey
written by sylvann on 2023-09-05 #culture #people #places #around-the-worldCommunity member Melda Orcan tells us about the old seaside town of Ayvalık in the Northern West side of Turkey, widely-known for its beaches, food culture and historical architecture which she captured on Lomography Color Negative 400 film.
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Community Gallery: To The Light of September
written by sylvann on 2023-09-04 #people #placesAs summer fades into autumn, here's a community gallery on the arrival of September, inspired by the poem To the Light of September by W.S. Merwin.
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To Seem Unreal: A LomoChrome Metropolis Album by Cecilia Dassonneville
written by sylvann on 2023-08-29 #culture #peopleA vision and a roll of LomoChrome Metropolis in hand, artist Cecilia Dassonneville (@vagabonde) had one goal for her portrait session: for these film photos to seem unreal. Here's our interview with her on the results, her creative process, and why she sees photography as a way of healing.
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Lomopedia: Kodak Kodachrome
written by sylvann on 2023-08-26 #gear #culture #lomopediaBefore ceasing production in 2009, Kodachrome defined decades in film photography, gracing many magazine covers such as National Geographic. Find out more about its history in this installment of Lomopedia!
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