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• A Guide to Lomography's Color-Shifting Film Stocks: Lomography Redscale

  written by sylvann on 2024-12-24 #gear #tutorials

  

  The most surreal and intense of all color-shifting films, the Lomography Redscale is an ode to the redscale technique popular among analogue shooters. In this article we're tackling the history and color guide of the distinct and iconic film stock.

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• How to Know the Best Beginner Film Camera for You

  written by sylvann on 2024-12-18 #gear #tutorials

  

  Dipping your toes into film photography for the first time? In this tipster, we're sharing a few recommendations for finding the perfect beginner film camera for you, taking into consideration functions, personality, and of course, budget!

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• Tipster: Experimenting with Lomo'Instant Cameras at Night

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2024-12-13 #gear #tutorials

  

  In this tipster, we look at how the many features of our Lomo'Instant Cameras make them great tools for experimenting with nighttime photography.

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• A 35 mm Shoot to Scan Tipster: Sprocket Rocket & the DigitaLIZA Max

  written by macasaett on 2024-11-28 #gear #tutorials

  

  Experience the panoramic nature of the 35 mm Sprocket Rocket camera with the DigitaLIZA Max – complete with exposed sprockets (and sometimes without). In this Tipster, Lomography writer @macasaett documents her first time using the wide-lensed film camera and the ultra-portable self-scanner.

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• Six Lomography Website Tools to Try Out

  written by sylvann on 2024-11-24 #culture #tutorials #videos

  

  Film store locators, Lomography guides and manuals, a free online film negative scanner and editor, and more. In this tipster, we're sharing with you some of Lomography website's most exciting functions and features!

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• A Guide to Lomography's Color-Shifting Film Stocks: LomoChrome Turquoise

  written by sylvann on 2024-11-05 #gear #tutorials

  

  LomoChrome Turquoise is the epitome of an experimental film stock with its vivid oranges, intense blues and emeralds perfect for capturing fresh, new perspectives. In this edition of our article series, we're delving into the brief history and color guide for this unique film.

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• Analogue Animation on 35 mm, Super 8, and 16 mm with Justine Tamiko Lai

  written by macasaett on 2024-10-27 #gear #people #tutorials #videos

  

  Interdisciplinary artist Justine Tamiko Lai talks with us about her incredible analogue animation work, and reflects on her creative journey from early influences to upcoming studio plans.

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• Tipster: Exploring Different Photography Compositions

  written by sylvann on 2024-10-25 #tutorials

  

  In this tipster, we're talking about a few composition principles to consider to put a twist on your usual photography practice, including the left to right rule, centered composition and minimalism.

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• Tipster: Lomomatic 110 & Orca B&W with Flash Colored Gels

  written by macasaett on 2024-10-14 #gear #tutorials

  

  Pocket-sized, flashy, sharp, and with boosted contrasts. It's an exciting time to use 110 film and see the varying ways in which the format can be pushed creatively. Lomography writer @macasaett took the Lomomatic 110, slid on the yellow colored gel flash filter, and photographed life in B&W.

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• A 3-Step Guide to Taking Self-Portraits on Film

  written by macasaett on 2024-10-01 #gear #tutorials

  

  Here’s a 3-step guide to help you navigate the world of self-portraiture on film with more ease and confidence, with practical tips shared by some of our favorite LomoAmigos!

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• A Guide to Lomography's Color-Shifting Film Stocks: LomoChrome Purple

  written by sylvann on 2024-09-28 #gear #tutorials

  

  In this series, we're exploring Lomography's unique range of color-shifting film stocks, starting with the classic LomoChrome Purple!

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• Creative Nature Photography with the Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens

  written by sylvann on 2024-09-27 #people #places #tutorials

  

  For this article, we tapped community members Tamara (@pearlgirl77), Tom (@TomFindahl), Monika (@agrimony) and Sarah (@@cedar-foxx) to give us insights into their creative macro nature snapshots taken with the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 Art Lens.

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• Tipster: Experimenting With the Lomo'Instant Wide and Photographic Paper

  written by eparrino on 2024-09-24 #gear #tutorials

  

  Never ceasing to explore the unlimited possibilities of the analogue way, today we are experimenting with the Lomo'Instant Wide and some expired photographic paper. This tipster is a fun introduction to darkroom practices and learning how developing paper works.

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• Photographing Movement on Film

  written by sylvann on 2024-09-14 #tutorials

  

  There are many ways to make an image appear alive and active. In this tipster we're sharing some tips and tricks for capturing movement on film, including camera settings adjustments, experimenting with different cameras and photography styles, and more.

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• Tipster: How To Change Lenses On Your Diana F+

  written by eparrino on 2024-08-13 #gear #tutorials #videos

  

  Changing lenses on your Diana F+ has never been so easy! Check out this quick tutorial and switch to a glass lens for a premium Diana F+ experience.

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• Tipster: Using Negative Space in Film Photography

  written by sylvann on 2024-07-23 #tutorials

  

  How do we use negative space to create an impactful image? In this tipster, we offer a few tips for using negative space effectively when composing a photo, with the help of community members who shared images making use of the same principles.

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• Shooting Film in the Studio – All About Strobes, Film, and Camera Settings

  written by eparrino on 2024-07-16 #tutorials #videos

  

  Do you find the idea of shooting with an analogue camera in a studio intimidating? Does the thought of strobes, reflectors, and shutter release cables scare you off? In this tipster, we'll go through everything you need to successfully accomplish your first studio shoot with film.

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• Tipster: Symbolist Photography With The Lomo’Instant Automat & Lenses Klimt Edition

  written by eparrino on 2024-06-20 #tutorials

  

  In today's tipster, we blend photography and mixed media to emulate the signature look of Gustav Klimt's work. This simple and beginner-friendly technique will take your instant photography game to the next level.

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• João Oliveira on Recoloring an Expired Slide Film with AI

  written by sylvann on 2024-06-20 #people #places #tutorials

  

  After getting virtually blank results from an expired slide film, persistence and curiosity urged João Oliveira (@shoao) to recover the images taken in Patagonia with the help of AI. We asked him about his process, the memorable photos, and his views on the use of AI in film photography.

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• Tipster: The Great Outdoors with the Lomo’Instant Automat Glass & Lomo’Instant Square Glass Cameras

  written by macasaett on 2024-06-14 #gear #tutorials

  

  The summer season makes a good excuse to go out and snap away with your Instant camera. With a Lomo’Instant Automat Glass and Lomo’Instant Square Glass Camera, see how you can get creative with the Instant medium and capture all your outdoor adventures.

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• Tipster: Multiple Exposures and Filter Gels – a Creative Way to Color Your Photos

  written by eparrino on 2024-05-29 #tutorials

  

  Have you ever tried to shoot a Lomo’Instant Automat with a colored gel filter in front of the lens? Here is a beginner-friendly tipster to experiment with filters and instant photography.

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• Tipster: Cross-processing Our LomoChrome Films as Slide Film

  written by kota_97 on 2024-05-18 #tutorials

  

  For this experiment we tried cross-processing LomoChrome films as slide film, using an unconventional method, to see what kind of crazy colors we would end up with. Check out the incredible results and learn all about how we did it!

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• Comparison Test: What is the Best ISO Film to Use with the Diana F+?

  written by eparrino on 2024-05-14 #gear #tutorials

  

  Ever wondered which ISO is the best to shoot with the Diana F+? We have tested the camera with our Color Negative 100, 400 and 800 film stocks for a side-by-side comparison. Check out the results!

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• How To Print Your Color Photos: Difference Between RGB And CMYK

  written by eparrino on 2024-04-30 #tutorials

  

  In this article we will take a look at printing color photos and the difference between RGB and CMYK.

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• Dave Prochnow Makes a DIY Instant Pinhole Camera with the LomoGraflok

  written by sylvann on 2024-04-28 #gear #tutorials

  

  To celebrate World Pinhole Photography Day, we delved into Dave Prochnow's recent pinhole experiment, where he used the LomoGraflok 4×5 Instant Back to create a pinhole instant camera!

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• Nat Segebre: Low-light Photography & Long Exposures on 120 Film

  written by macasaett on 2024-04-28 #people #tutorials

  

  In this article New York-based photographer and Visual Artist Nat Segebre shares five of their most memorable long-exposure photographs taken either late at night or at dawn.

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• Transform Old Negatives With This Engraving Technique

  written by eparrino on 2024-03-26 #tutorials #videos

  

  Disrupt, 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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• Testing the Creative Possibilities of Multiple Exposure with the Lomo’Instant Automat Glass and Splitzer Lens

  written by macasaett on 2024-03-21 #gear #tutorials

  

  Splice, slice, and roll the dice with the Splitzer Lens of the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass. Craft thoughtful layers and materialize your multiple exposure visions into instant images all within 90 seconds.

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• Understanding The Basics Of Flash Photography

  written by eparrino on 2024-03-19 #tutorials

  

  Flash 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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• Tipster: Night-time Adventures With the Fisheye No.2

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2024-03-14 #gear #tutorials

  

  With its 170° lens mixed with features such as multiple exposure, bulb mode, and flash, the Fisheye No.2 is perfect for nights out. Here we share some tips on how to get the best low light photos with your Fisheye No.2.

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