Happy World Pinhole Day!

Ok we’re a little early in wishing you a Happy Pinhole Day – it happens in a few more days, this Sunday 25th April. However, knowing that you’re all trigger happy Lomographers, we figured you would all be out celebrating, participating in World Pinhole Day events and workshops hosted by Lomography Gallery Store, or shooting your hearts out somewhere!

Ok we’re a little early in wishing you a Happy Pinhole Day – it happens in a few more days, this Sunday 25th April. However, knowing that you’re all trigger happy Lomographers, we figured you would all be out celebrating, participating in World Pinhole Day events and workshops hosted by Lomography Gallery Store, or shooting your hearts out somewhere! So we thought best to get it out there early and take the time to give you a round up of the competitions that have been going on all week and some of the winners, for your analogue pleasure!

Pinhole Rumble Winner is phaliyp

World Pinhole Day Rumble Winner

Congratulations to our World Pinhole Day Rumble winner phaliyp! The competition was steep with over 500 submissions and you have earned yourself enough Piggy Points to get the Special Light Leaks / Pinhole Bundle at the online shop!

See World Pinhole Day Rumble Winner Announcement

Inspiration with Pinhole Maniac – Martin Cheung

Ever since joining a pinhole workshop Martin Cheung’s view on photography has altered. Now he says he has given up the view finder in his photography practice because he no longer believe in the “hunting” action or, “the romanticise photographer role anymore.”

Read the Full Interview & See Martin Cheung’s Amazing Work

Light Leaks Rumble Winner

As a part of going back to the roots of analogue photography with the pinhole tradition, we have also been celebrating the art of light leaks as well. Lomography upholds that these are not just a fault of early cameras but should be embraced as a stunning effect. You strongly proved this philosophy! Congratulations to our Light Leaks Rumble winner kylewis! Out of over 1,800 submissions you’ve got yourself enough Piggy Points for the Special Light Leaks / Pinhole Bundle at the online shop.

See Light Leaks Rumble Winner Announcement

Light Leaks Inspiration with Amigo Aroyo & Tipsters

Want to see more stunning light leak shots? Check out the latest LomoAmigo Mira Aroyo of Ladytron. With a great gallery of photos taken from her travels all over the world, her talent in capturing an impressive scene and some light leaks are sure to wow you!

Now that you’re pumped to try a few light leaks of your own, here are a few tipsters that will get you started on your colourful amazing journey.

Light Leaks, Careless Accident Causes Beautiful Colors by selphiebooyaka
Let it Burn – by Adam Scott

World Pinhole Day Workshops & Events with Lomo Gallery Stores

That’s not the end of the celebration, folks! After all it’s not quite World Pinhole Day yet. By now, you must be aching to try your hand a pinhole photography too. Not to fear, Lomography Gallery Stores are here with the perfect pinhole workshops and even a few celebrations to get you hooked. See below for details from the Lomography Gallery Store near you!

Lomography Gallery Store Berlin - Saturday, April 24th | Lomography Gallery Store Los Angeles - Sunday, April 25th | Lomography Gallery Store NYC | Lomography Gallery Store Berlin | Lomography Gallery Store Bangkok | Lomography Gallery Store Beijing | Lomography Gallery Store Guangzhou | Lomography Gallery Store Shanghai | Lomography Gallery Store Hong Kong | Lomography Gallery Store Tokyo | Lomography Embassy Store Barcelona | Lomography Embassy Store Madrid

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written by kazarareta on 2010-04-23 #news #pinhole #pinhole-photography #world-pinhole-day #rumble #light-leaks