32 Ways to Celebrate with the Lomo LC-A

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The legendary Lomo LC-A turns 32 this month of June. To mark this momentous occasion, we run down the ways you can join in the fun and celebrate with this trusty camera.

Have a piece of cake…

and clink your glasses!

Make a wish!

Capture smiles.

Credits: wil6ka, bambola, primumvivere, ricoyong & welliamancio

Feel the love.

Credits: hughh, jprswim, mrmaart & shooooter

Play with children…

Credits: hodachrome, renaishashin & elede

and your grandparents, too!

Notice the beauty in everyday scenes…

Credits: walasiteodito, ccwu & akio_nakai

or escape to your own surreal dreamscapes.

Credits: superkulisap, gocchin & takutakutomika

See your surroundings in black and white…

in fiery hues…

in citrus colors…

Credits: cocaneonkamerasutra, fruchtzwerg_hh & mephisto19

or in psychedelic palettes.

Reshape and rearrange the world…

Credits: ohlordy, maria_vlachou & -dakota-

or frame it in heavy vignettes.

Credits: kleinerkaries, sushi_9009 & amie_sachuan

Uncover the beauty under water…

or above the clouds.

Take a self-portrait…

or a photograph of your family and friends.

And don’t forget to take a snapshot of your loyal pets!

Record important milestones.

Explore a new place and discover its rich culture.

Watch as the earth changes its skin…

Credits: bambola, masha_njam, bravopires & jeabzz

and appreciate its diverse flora and fauna.

Credits: ihave2pillows, tracyvmoore, neja & lomomowlem

Welcome the first rays of the sun.

Credits: rake, dreadlockboy & paper_doll

Chase the twinkling night lights.

Credits: juansupergen, kleinerkaries & hodachrome

Sing your heart out.

Dance like no one is watching.

Capture exuberant scenes and quiet moments.

Wear your daintiest dress and your most dapper suits…

or your silliest costumes.

Most importantly: Don’t think, just shoot!

Credits: superlighter, gnarlyleech & disdis

2016-06-23 #gear #lomo-lc-a #lomo-lc-a

Mentioned Product

Lomo LC-A

Be an analogue photography pro with the Lomo LC-A family. Get the signature ‘35mm Lomographic look’ with shadowy vignettes, eye-popping colors and saturation.The Lomo LC-A is the Russian classic with customizable aperture settings. The Lomo LC-A+ has awesome added tricks like multiple exposure capabilities, extended ISO range up to 1600 and a cable release thread!

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4 Comments

bloomchen · 2016-06-23 14:38
AWESOME shots. Great range of pic of this reliable cam. And always nice to see those shots I liked don't know when but which are still outstanding like the one of @gnarlyleech or @kleinerkaries just to name two of all these great lomographers. Thumbs up!
ekeupratama · 2016-06-23 14:40
great photos!
frenchyfyl · 2016-06-23 14:50
Great!
candeeland · 2016-06-24 06:39
Wonderful shots! Happy Birthday LC-A! <3

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