Film Photographer Megumi Mogu Meets the Lomography ActionSampler

Megumi Mogu is a photographer and content creator based in Jakarta, Indonesia. She likes to collect vintage cameras and other vintage items like vinyl records, toys, and furniture. Recently, she took our very own ActionSampler for a spin while on a trip to South Korea. Let's take a look at what she captured during her travels!

Hello Megumi, it’s nice to have you here with Lomography Magazine! Please introduce yourself to the Lomography community.

Hello, my name is Megumi. I make content on instagram @megumimoguu
and Tiktok @megumimogu. I love the aesthetics of the 80s and 90s. I do film and digital photography, also 8 mm film videography for my hobby. Currently I collect vintage cameras and vintage things like vinyl records, toys, furniture. I’m happy to share my photography experience with the Lomography community.

When did you start taking photographs? And how did you get into analogue photography?

The first time I learned photography was when I was in junior high school. At that time I only had my phone to take pictures. The first time I held a camera was when my parents bought a pocket camera. After a few years I tried film photography for the very first time. When Covid hit I tried to find a new hobby, and one that gained my attention was film cameras. From that point I tried to collect them. After getting my first film camera I knew that each roll had its owns characteristics. They created a very unique results. That's why I'm interested in film photography. By using film I can also learn more about photography. The very first photos I took on film were horrible, because the results could not be seen directly from the camera like a digital camera. Because of that, we need to consider and to know the exact camera settings in order to get the best exposure.

We saw your recent Korea shots and we absolutely love them! We hope you will always bring our ActionSampler with you for your future travels?

Thank you, I’m glad you love my photo results. Yes of course, I will bring it on my next trip. Actually this is my first time using the ActionSampler and it was really fun! I think this camera is unique because of the four lenses and creates four pictures at the same time.

What was it like taking the ActionSampler on your travels? Did it help you to capture the daily life of Korea?

When I shot with this camera during my travels it gave me a new experience of photography. It felt more challenging to compose and capture the best moments, but it was fun.

Can you tell us about what you decided to shoot with the ActionSampler?

My favorite type of photo is street photography. Because of that during my trip I used the camera to capture landscapes, buildings and people around me.

How did you like shooting with the ActionSampler?

I love that the camera has four lenses. It captures the essence of the surroundings, and from those picture the photos seem like they're moving because it captures four different frames.

Any tips for people using the ActionSampler or more experimental types of film camera for the first time?

Good lighting. All film cameras need good lighting, so that the results can be at their best. For newcomers here’s a tip for you – if you can not afford expensive lighting, try to shoot your photo during daylight to have the same results.

Do you have a favorite photo taken with this camera ?

I think this is one of my favorite photos, because it gives a retro feel and nostalgia. Also the colors and objects fit perfectly.

What feature do you like most about the ActionSampler ?

The four lens feature that can create a unique photo of four photos in one frame. Also the picture can turn into an animated GIF.

How do you choose the perfect situation for shooting this camera?

The results from the camera are at their best when I capture a photo during the middle of the day because it has a good lighting that produce clear photos.

What’s coming up next for you? Any new projects in the works?

For now I’m still planning my next trip for a new project. In the near future I would like to display my results at a coffee shop nearby. I hope people will love the photos and be inspired by them.

Any message to other Indonesian Lomographers out there?

I know new things can be scary at time, but if you try to do those things, it can help you gain new experiences that can be exciting and fun.

Anything else you would like to share with our community members?

For those who love photography, keep on shooting film whether it's a job or a hobby, there is no right or wrong answer in art. Be proud of what you make along the way.

Thank you Megumi Mogu for sharing her wonderful ActionSampler shots with us! To see more of her photography check out her Instagram.

written by adi_totp on 2024-01-12 #people #places #travel #35mm #indonesia #actionsampler #south-korea #megumi-mogu