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Transform Old Negatives With This Engraving Technique
written by eparrino on 2024-03-26 #tutorialsDisrupt, reimagine and subvert your Lomokino negatives with engravings. Follow this tipster if you dare to animate your frame with etchings that alter and reshape your old footage.
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Understanding The Basics Of Flash Photography
written by eparrino on 2024-03-19 #tutorialsFlash photography can sometimes be intimidating for beginners. In this tipster we'll take you through the basics of how it works and what you can do to make the best use of flash in your photography.
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How to Create Multiple Exposures With Your LomoApparat
written by eparrino on 2024-03-12 #gear #tutorials #videosHave you ever tried to shoot multiple exposures with a LomoApparat? In this video tutorial we are looking into how to create stunning multiple exposures with our point-and-shoot camera.
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Tipster: Pulling the High Contrast Fantôme Kino B&W ISO 8 Film
written by eparrino on 2024-02-27 #tutorialsExplore different developing techniques to work with a high contrast black and white film and get the perfect negative for darkroom prints. We analyze pulling the Fantôme Kino B&W 35 mm ISO 8.
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Daylight VS Tungsten Light In Analogue Photography
written by eparrino on 2024-02-23 #gearIn today's article, we discuss white balance in film photography. Which films are suitable for which circumstances, how to use them, and what to do when you find yourself in challenging light situations.
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Tipster: Creative Use of Flash With the LomoApparat
written by eparrino on 2024-02-18 #gear #tutorialsIn this simple tipster we mix Bulb Mode and Flash to get a creative light effect. Prepare to go beyond the basic use of a flash and be amazed by the results!
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Analogue ABC: How Film Photography Works
written by eparrino on 2024-02-13 #gear #newsA beginner guide to the basics of analogue photography. If you are curious to know what the hype around film photography is all about, this short guide is for you!
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In Depth: The Importance of Looking Critically at Photographs
written by eparrino on 2024-02-11 #in-depthFor this in-depth article we look at photo critiques – events for photographers to get feedback on their work. When and why it is wise to attend one?
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Untangling the Mystery of Stand Development With Lady Grey B&W 400 Film
written by eparrino on 2024-02-06 #tutorialsFor this article, we are looking into an unusual development technique. Stand developing involves a one hour developing time with high diluted Rodinal. Check out the results!
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In depth: Masks of Self Portraiture
written by eparrino on 2024-01-28 #in-depthIn this in-depth article we investigate the meaning of masks when taking self portraits. Whether we strip ourselves of the ones we wear, or put on another to expose a deeper truth, there is a complex relationship that comes when stepping in front of our own camera.
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Bringing Photography to Life: An Introduction to Stereo Cameras
written by eparrino on 2024-01-25 #gear #cultureHave you ever come across a Stereo Camera? Today we take a quick look into the history of these cameras and their key features. Check it out!
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Arrayah Loynd on Processing Pain Through Image-Making
written by eparrino on 2024-01-22 #culture #newsWe are pleased to welcome Arrayah Loynd (LensCulture Art Photography Awards Jurors Pick of 2023) to the Lomography Magazine for this discussion on the power of art as a tool for connection.
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5 Photo Books We Loved From 2023
written by eparrino on 2024-01-13 #cultureIn this article we have complied a list of 5 photo books published in 2023 that would make a great addition to any book shelf. Discover which publications have made our list!
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In Depth: The Fertile Soil In The Land Of Exile
written by eparrino on 2024-01-07 #in-depthFor this in depth article we look at two Iranian women artists, Shadi Ghadirian and Shirin Neshat and their work on identity and exile.
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How to Clean Your Stained Negatives
written by eparrino on 2024-01-04 #tutorials #videosFor this tipster we are going to clean water marks and fixer residue from negatives, post-development. Follow this step by step tutorial for spotless negatives.
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Irene Zottola – Deconstructing the Human Figure and Exposing Fragility
written by eparrino on 2024-01-03 #culture #newsWe are delighted to welcome Spanish artist Irene Zottola to Lomography Magazine. In this interview she talks about her work and her use of various mediums that help convey her message.
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A Beginner's Guide to Large Format Photography
written by eparrino on 2023-12-28 #gear #tutorialsToday we are delving into the world of large format photography. Check out our comprehensive guide that will help you take your first steps into photographing with this unique format.
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Exposing For Flash: Double Exposures With The Diana Instant Square Camera
written by eparrino on 2023-12-19 #gear #tutorialsGoing to a Party and feeling experimental? In today's tipster we are looking into how to shoot double exposures with flash, and without overexposing the photos on your Instax film!
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Any Hour Can Be Your Golden Hour: Lomogon Art Lens VS Lomo LC-A MINITAR-1 Art Lens
written by eparrino on 2023-12-10 #gearWe shot the Lomogon 2.5/32 Art Lens and the Lomo LC-A MINITAR-1 2.8/32 Art Lens in low light conditions to see how these two wide angle lenses would perform at night. Check out the results!
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Experiencing the Lomo LC-A MINITAR-1 Art Lens for the First Time
written by eparrino on 2023-12-01 #gearWe chatted with photographer and designer Lucia Tarozzo about her experience with the Lomo LC-A MINITAR-1 Art Lens and what it takes to try something new.
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An Unusual Pairing – Pinhole Photography & Color Film
written by eparrino on 2023-11-28 #gear #tutorialsColor film is not the first stock that comes to mind when we set out to take pinhole photography. In this article, we explore why, and put our Lomography Color Negative 100 film to the test.
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In Depth: Creative Inspiration From Modern Muses
written by eparrino on 2023-11-26 #in-depthIf you are currently experiencing a dry patch in your creative work this in-depth article explores how to get out from a creative block. Perhaps is time to look around and let life inspire you once again.
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Rehabilitating The Reputation Of Semi-Automatic Cameras
written by eparrino on 2023-11-14 #gearSemi-automatic cameras have a shady reputation among analogue photographers. Shooting in manual mode is a golden rule very few have bravely admitted to breaking, but let's look at the advantages of doing so.
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Writing and Photography, Two Sides of the Same Coin
written by eparrino on 2023-11-12 #culture #in-depthHow can writing help your photography? What do these two art forms have in common? In this article we share five tips that can be helpful when approaching a photographic project.
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A Camera for Each of Lomography's 10 Golden Rules
written by eparrino on 2023-11-11 #gearIn this article we have compiled a list of cameras to match each of our 10 golden rules. See which one could be the perfect pairing for you, and embrace the philosophy followed by Lomographers all around the world!
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Tipster: Developing 35mm Black and White Film at Home
written by eparrino on 2023-11-07 #tutorials #videosFor today's tipster we’re covering the basics of developing black and white film. We will guide you step by step to complete your first development successfully from the comfort of your home.
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Return to Reason: Man Ray at the Viennale Film Festival
written by eparrino on 2023-11-06 #cultureThis year at the Viennale Film festival in Vienna four short films from artist and renowned photographer Man Ray went on view after undergoing a 4K digital restoration. Read our review here!
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Understanding Spherical Aberration With Our New Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens
written by eparrino on 2023-11-01What are aberrations in photography and what does it mean to control them? In this article we take a look at spherical aberration to better understand the unique qualities of our new Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 Bokeh Control Art Lens.
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Tipster: Making a Fisheye Lens for the LomoApparat
written by eparrino on 2023-10-24 #gear #tutorialsYou asked and we answered. Today we make a creative fisheye lens adapter for the LomoApparat 21 mm Wide-angle Camera. Check out this easy and fun tipster!
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Testing The New LomoChrome Color '92 Film: Pushing One Stop
written by eparrino on 2023-10-17 #gear #tutorialsWe hit the streets of Lisbon to test the limits of LomoChrome Color ’92 35 mm ISO 400. This time we have pushed our film +1 stop and analyzed three main characteristics: color, grain and contrast. Check out the results!
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Tips on Shooting Medium Format With a Roll of LomoChrome Color ’92 120
written by eparrino on 2023-10-10 #gearShooting medium format can often feel like a serious business, especially with a precious roll of the new LomoChrome Color ’92 120 ISO 400 in your camera. But it’s time to take the fear away with these helpful tips to increase your confidence and get the most out of your medium format experience.
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Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham: The Father of Modern Optics
written by eparrino on 2023-10-04 #culture #in-depthYou might not know the name Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham, but his groundbreaking achievements in the fields of optics, mathematics and physics laid the foundations for much of what we understand today.
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Shooting The New LomoChrome Color '92 ISO 400 in 110 Format
written by eparrino on 2023-10-03 #gearMighty but powerful, we have tested this tiny and magical film on streets in Austria and Scotland. We walk though the images and analyze the color palette, the grain, and compositional quirks of shooting the new LomoChrome Color '92 in 110.
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120 Film: The History and Characteristics of Medium Format
written by eparrino on 2023-10-01 #gearHave you ever wondered about the differences between 35 mm and 120 film? In this article, we take a look at the history and characteristics of 120 medium format.
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Tipster: How To Build A Sutton Lens For Your LomoApparat
written by eparrino on 2023-09-26 #tutorialsThe LomoApparat is the perfect camera to play with different lens attachments. We experimented with building a water-filled lens for fluidly distorted images that catapult you into another reality.
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Understanding How Color Film Is Made
written by eparrino on 2023-09-21 #gearAre you curious to know more about color negative film? Here is an article about the process of making a color film emulsion, where technology and expert knowledge are equally crucial.
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How to be More Creative
written by eparrino on 2023-09-19 #cultureHow can we help encourage creativity within ourselves? This is a questions that many of us have asked, but is there a definite answer?
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Poetry and Polaroid Film Soups – the Lyrical Work of Patty Paine
written by eparrino on 2023-09-18Poet, photographer and mixed media artist Patty Paine tells her story and describes her varied projects, wrecked.archive, Negative_Recovery_Project, and her publishing house, Diode Editions.
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Alfred Stieglitz and the Rise and Fall of the Pictorialism Movement
written by eparrino on 2023-09-17 #cultureAlfred Stieglitz helped to establish the school of American Photography with his pivotal publication, Camera Work. Let's take a deeper look into the fundamental work of Stieglitz, Pictorialist photography and the important legacy it has left us.
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Alternative Printing Process: Anthotype
written by eparrino on 2023-09-12 #tutorials #videosOne of the easiest alternative printing process to try out: anthotypes are a simple and completely environmentally friendly technique to experiment with. We use the power of the sun and the sap of plants to achieve wonderful results.
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A Revolutionary Lens: The Story Of The Cooke Triplet
written by eparrino on 2023-09-10 #cultureDiscover the fascinating story of one of the most revolutionary lenses in the history of optics: the Cooke triplet lens by H. Dennis Taylor.
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Tipster: Multiple Exposures With the Lomo'Instant Automat and Lens Attachments
written by eparrino on 2023-08-29 #gear #tutorials #videosHow many ways can you think of to use the different lens attachments from your Lomo’Instant Automat Camera? Here is a fun tipster on multiple exposures with three lens attachments that come with the camera.
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Alternative Printing Process: Salt Prints
written by eparrino on 2023-08-15 #tutorials #videosToday we have fantastic alternative printing technique. The Salt Print process invented in 1833 by William Henry Fox Talbot is one of the most rewarding techniques still available for photographers nowadays. Check it out!
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Summer Analogue Adventure: Beneath the Waves With the Simple Use Underwater Case
written by eparrino on 2023-08-14 #gearThis summer you can get everywhere with your camera, even underwater. It's time to get a closer look at the Simple Use Underwater Case to live your analogue summer adventure to the fullest.
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Battle Of The Panoramic Cameras: Sprocket Rocket VS Spinner 360°
written by eparrino on 2023-08-12 #gearGet ready for an epic battle between two of our panoramic cameras, the Sprocket Rocket and the Spinner 360°. Who will come out on top of the analogue game?
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What is the Best ISO for Shooting the Sprocket Rocket Panoramic Camera?
written by eparrino on 2023-08-10 #gear #tutorialsWe often wonder which ISO is best for a camera that has no available ISO adjustments, fixed shutter speeds and f-stops. So today we have tested the Sprocket Rocket 35 mm Panoramic Camera to find the optimum ISO.
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A Family Adventure With A Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera
written by eparrino on 2023-08-06 #newsWhat better way to spend some quality time with your family than to share what you love with them? For this photo series, I encouraged my mother to get back to her analogue roots and gave a roll of Lomography film and a Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera to document our time together.
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Traveling With the LomoKino: The Ultimate Tool for Analogue Video Makers
written by eparrino on 2023-07-27 #tutorials #videosAre you wondering what is perfect tool to blend your low-fi analogue soul with our modern social media setup? Look no further! The LomoKino is the answer to your reel needs.
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Ryland Bouchard: Poetry of the Natural World on 16 mm Film
written by eparrino on 2023-07-23 #people #videosIt's never easy to film wildlife, let alone doing it with a Super 8 camera. Ryland Bouchard channels his devotion for his craft, as well as an unconditional love for his subject, and reaches unique heights, touching the souls of many.
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Tipster: Multiple Exposures With the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass and a Splash of Color
written by eparrino on 2023-07-18 #gear #tutorials #videosMultiple exposures are a creative way to take your instant photos to the next level, particularly when you add color gels to make them even more crazy. Today we show you how to get the most out of this Lomographic technique with the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass.
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