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Lia Candelario on Embracing Vulnerability in her Mixed Media Art
written by soundfoodaround on 2023-05-11 #gear #culture #peopleLia Candelario beautifully weaves analogue photography with handwritten thoughts and poetic musings. She pulls from a large archive of spontaneous moments knowing just which words to overlay to create meaningful pieces of art.
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Regine David on the Diana F+ and the Importance of Trust in Photography
written by soundfoodaround on 2023-05-10 #gear #peopleWe are always thrilled to highlight the work of artists advocating for important causes, such as queer visibility. This is exactly what Tokyo-based photographer and long time Lomography fan Regine David does through her work as a fashion photographer and educator.
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Interview with a Film Archivist: Emma of Internet Archive
written by soundfoodaround on 2023-02-26 #culture #peopleIn this interview archivist and film historian, Emma, of Internet Archive answers our questions about the secret world of found film collectors.
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Music and Film Photography – An Interview with Indie Rock Band Cheats
written by soundfoodaround on 2023-02-05 #culture #peopleIn this interview we’re catching up with Filipino indie rock band Cheats. They tell us why for them film photography and music are inseparable art forms and give us their tips for shooting film at live concerts.
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Experimental Photographer Ryan Lee Tests the LomoGraflok 4×5 Instant Back
written by soundfoodaround on 2023-01-30 #gear #peopleSingapore photographer Ryan Lee is best known for his tintype photography. Now 10 years into his experimental journey, he is taking many a fine portrait for newlyweds, and has picked up a passion for alternative photography in all forms. His LomoGraflok shots speak for themselves!
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My Lomography Journey (Part 2)
written by soundfoodaround on 2022-12-04 #culture10 years later and I’m back at Lomography! Apparently I’m one to join/re-join on monumental anniversary years. Well, as the sun shines down on this momentous occasion - Happy 30 Years Lomography!
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Singapore LomoAmigo, The Pinholes Shoot with Their Namesake
written by soundfoodaround on 2014-02-19 #peopleIt's about time we got The Pinholes a Pinhole camera to shoot with! This retro band sat down with us to share their analogue lifestyle and clue us in on the Singapore music scene. Check out the interview and snaps after the jump!
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Richmond Lam Shoots With The Petzval
written by soundfoodaround on 2014-02-17 #newsLomoAmigo Richmond Lam recently tested the Lomography Petzval Lens out in Hong Kong and we're pleased to share his shots with you after the jump!
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LomoAmigo Tay Kay Chin: On Photojournalism, Daydreaming, and The Emergence of Singapore Photographers
written by soundfoodaround on 2014-01-16 #peopleWhen accomplished Singaporean photographer Tay Kay Chin enthusiastically agreed to our LomoAmigo invitation we couldn't have been more delighted. His honest responses are refreshing and, appropriately, matches the honesty a photograph emulates. Discover the man behind the lens after the jump.
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A Recap of A Year With The Petzval
written by soundfoodaround on 2013-12-20 #newsIt's been exactly one week since the Petzval Lens became available for pre-order in our Online Shop. Ever since our Kickstarter project began in July, we've continuously been speaking to Petzval aficionados who couldn't wait to get their hands on the lens to shoot with – and what a fantastic journey it's been. The team at Lomography has also been out and about capturing city lights and the people going on their merry way beneath them and will continue to do so with the Petzval over the Holidays! As the end of the year is fast approaching, we're reminiscing on the year gone by and have compiled a list of all Petzval reviews, interviews and photo galleries. Enjoy them one by one, as we have, after the jump!
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The Big Malaysia Rumble
written by soundfoodaround on 2013-10-04 #newsAre you ready for The Big Malayisa Rumble? Well, it's here! Get your cameras and photograph the vast country comprising 13 States, 329,847 km², and two regions, this October. Then be sure to get your photographs scanned and uploaded to your LomoHomes and participate in this legendarily large rumble!
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LomoAmigo: Evon Tan Seaside Lookbook
written by soundfoodaround on 2013-08-06 #news"Quite a poetic feline", model and Lomographer Evon T. has rejoined us for another LomoAmigo edition – this time as muse in front of the camera! Evon knows artistic expression, and the lo-fi black and white portraits taken along a mysterious shoreline are quite nostalgic and breathtaking. See for yourself after the jump!
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Community LomoAmigo Ripsta Shoots with the Lomo LC-Wide
written by soundfoodaround on 2013-03-12 #peopleYou know him for his double exposures, active blogging, and lovely lomographs! Let's hail our newest LC-Wide Community LomoAmigo for his awesome work with the featured Malaysian favorite - the Lomo LC-Wide!
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Community LomoAmigo 186juney Shoots with the Lomo LC-Wide
written by soundfoodaround on 2013-02-26 #peopleFresh-out-of-college Lomographer June Kang regards her cameras as some of her best friends. With 3 LC-Wide rolls, and counting, her Lomo LC-Wide journey has just begun. It's already a vibrant one that paints June's journey in KL as well as smaller villages, in colors as far as the color wheel can see ☺.
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Analogue House X The Big Vietnam Photo Rumble
written by soundfoodaround on 2013-02-20 #newsWith over a week to go, and a little over 200 submissions, we're in the home stretch and want your full effort in panting a vivd and descriptive picture of Vietnam with your photo submissions! What's more? The surprise we mentioned in our original call out post is revealed after the jump!
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Vietnam LomoAmigo Quốc Hưng Lê from Analogue House
written by soundfoodaround on 2013-01-30 #peopleThe trendy Analogue House, Vietnam's Lomography paradise, is entrepreneur Quốc Hưng Lê's dream-turned-reality. A beautiful French villa, local and international analogue enthusiasts grace the interior and forge memories based on their shared passion for film. Hưng Lê recalls some of these, as well as his own, experiences...
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Community LomoAmigo eastmoe and his Lomo LC-A+
written by soundfoodaround on 2013-01-29 #peopleAvid camera collector, traveler with a photo-mission, and proud Malaysian Lomographer eastmoe joins the ranks of Community LomoAmigo! Lover of the LC-A, Horizon, multiple exposures, film swaps, meet-ups, and sharing the sights of beautiful Malaysia through his photographs and write-ups, eastmoe truly embodies what it means to be a part of the Lomography Community.
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Singapore LomoKino LomoAmigo: Kevin Lester
written by soundfoodaround on 2013-01-09 #people #videosHailing from Singapore, Kevin Lester aka TheLionCityBoy is our latest LomoKino LomoAmigo. He'd already been shooting with the Diana Mini, utilizing the half-frame to expand storytelling capabilities, and was excited to shoot with our first 35mm movie camera. After the jump, check out his movie-turned documentary!
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LomoKino LomoAmigo Utku Cansu
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-12-24 #peopleOne of the Lomography 2011 Cannes Mini Movie Contest winners from Istanbul, Utku Cansu is a student who's passion is film-making, and has shot a short film atop some glorious, snowy, rooftops. So let's get in the mood for a snowy winter, shall we?
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A Collection of Zenit Photos
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-12-24Below are a collection of photos taken with the Zenit cameras. I think they're the "Zenith" and wanted to share them with you. All the Zenit cameras have recently been restocked in our Lomography Online Shop. Check them out, and find out more about the 4 Russian camera models that are exclusive to our online shop, after the jump!
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Korean Photographer Hasisi Park and the Examined Life
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-12-24 #newsShe shoots photos of nature, a day-in-the-life, intimate encounters. Photographic techniques such as multiple exposure is prevalent. Her composition falls on both sides of the spectrum - sometimes very composed, and other times very random. What's your impression of Hasisi Park thus far? Save your thoughts for when you see her photos after the jump!
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LomoAmigo Oli Pettigrew Shoots with the Sprocket Rocket
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-12-03 #peopleSingapore-based television host Oli Pettigrew and his busy schedule managed to take on the LomoAmigo! With good humor, an experimental attitude, and a tinge of nostalgia, Oli's LomoAmigo questionnaire is a pleasure to read, as are his lovely wide-angle Sprocket Rocket shots!
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Participate in Blog Action Day 2012
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-10-16 #newsIt's Blog Action Day 2012! This year's theme is "The Power of We" and is all about "Community". As such, we're calling all you Lomographers to action, to blog about what Community means to you using your LomoHomes! More details after the jump.
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Singapore Children's Day
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-10-05 #news #videosChildren's Day is celebrated in most all countries. Singapore celebrates it on the first Friday of October. Let's jump on a swing and celebrate the children across the world and those in our lives on this special day.
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My Lomography Journey
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-09-27I recently completed a half-year internship at the Lomography HQs in Vienna. I'm still with Lomography though, just not as an intern, and not in Vienna. My journey with Lomography, like yours, started with a camera, but my journey with Lomography has for the majority been with the people behind-the-scenes. Allow me to share that story.
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Interview with Japanese Artist Hisaji Hara
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-09-21Hisaji Hara is a Japanese artist who's known for his photographic works. "A Photographic Portrayal of the Paintings of Balthus" is his magnum opus and recreates the paintings of revered Polish-French painter, Balthus but also contains something so very unique that you'll appreciate them standing separate from their Balthus counterparts. After the jump, discover what his vision entails in our interview!
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Skateistan - Remembering Those Who Fell Victim to Tragic Events
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-09-13 #newsOur friends at Skateistan - Afghanistan's first Skate School - succumbed to the tragic injustice that is a pre-meditated explosion, last Saturday. Of the 6 Afghani children lost in the incident, 4 were involved in Skateistan. Our hearts and support go out to the survivors and families of those who perished. Please take a moment to read about what you can do to support the brave people at Skateistan.
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Colorful Personalities Rumble
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-08-06 #newsInch Chua - Singaporean Singer Songwriter - is hosting the Color Personalities Rumble with Lomography! The reason behind the fun topic? Inch was born into a "colorful family of theatre pedigree in Singapore". This rumble is close to the heart and will illuminate those colorful people in your own life who inspire you!
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Articles From Asia For Lomography.asia
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-08-01 #newsDo you want to be one of Lomography.asia's new section chiefs? What this means is being a regular contributor, having brainstorm sessions with our editors, and being featured all over Lomography.asia, Lomography Asia's Facebook page and more. Also, you'll be the go-to source for information by other Lomographers peeping into our window on analogue Asia.
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LomoAmigo Duncan Wong Shoots Poetry In Motion
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-07-14 #people #videosHong Kong's very own LomoKino Amigo Duncan Wong has a day-job, and it's much like everyone else's in this city of commerce. Wong, however, has been running a visual online-magazine, "EyesCoffee" which is a platform for the avid old-camera collector to showcase his b&w photos, poems, and other things quintessentially "human".
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Kodak to Discontinue Ektachrome and Elite Chrome Extra Color Films
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-03-02 #newsKodak announced yesterday that they are discontinuing their Ektachrome E100G, Ektachrome E100VS and Elite Chrome Extra Color 100 films. As was stated in an official press release on their website, the decision is "due to a steady decrease in sales and customer usage, combined with highly complex product formulation and manufacturing processes".
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Interview with Photographer Benjamin McPherson Ficklin
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-02-14University student Benjamin McPherson Ficklin is busy exhibiting, interviewing, and spreading his love for analogue photography by virtue of his own determination. As you'll read and discover, from his lengthy responses in our interview, he's all about exploring the full potential of this, as well as a list of other, forms of expression.
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Fancy a Medieval Occupation?
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-02-07A damsel in distress, an emperor, fairy watchers... hardly! Read on for these run-of-the-mill jobs, that you or I might have had, at least when we're talking about the Middle Ages!
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Tracing Faces – An Interview with Photographer Lee Jeffries
written by soundfoodaround on 2012-01-20 #peopleOrdinary lives get dramatic profiles through the lens of portraitist Lee Jeffries. We get familiarized with his work through this interview.
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Lomography's Last Minute Gifts List!
written by soundfoodaround on 2011-12-19It's creeping up on us...no, not the Grinch, but that gift exchanging date! To those waiting to find the perfect gift, who take 10 rounds around the Christmas markets and click many, many times on the same shop item link to no avail, have we got a last minute gift guide for you! Compelete with suggestions for friends, family and strangers of all interests!
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20 Foods You Either Hate or Love!
written by soundfoodaround on 2011-12-13There are many more acquired tastes and foods that either have crowds flocking to it or running for the hills from it! Though after trying each of the 20 on the list, I'll confidently say, without disclosing my biases, that you'll either love or hate 'em!
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The Dutch Influence on Thanksgiving Day!
written by soundfoodaround on 2011-11-23An old city in the Netherlands, celebrates Thanksgiving Day as in the USA! Read on to discover history, which is always interesting, and just who influenced who!
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DIY: Roulette Table and Game Chips!
written by soundfoodaround on 2011-10-26 #gear #tutorialsAttention all photo lovers. Here's a Do-It-Yourself roulette table complete with game chips. Perfect for a casino-themed game night!
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