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• How To Creatively Use The Half Frame Feature With The Diana Mini Camera

  written by eparrino on 2023-05-30 #tutorials

  

  When a camera gives you double your frame it's the perfect opportunity to turn those 72 shots into something unexpected. For today's tipster, we have a quick and fun idea for making unconventional portraits.

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• All In One Frame: The Power of the Horizon Perfekt Panoramic Camera

  written by eparrino on 2023-05-16 #gear #tutorials

  

  When shooting landscapes we wish to have as wide a field of view as possible, to capture the vast scenes in front of us. Take a look around and frame it all in one click with the Horizon Perfekt Panoramic Camera!

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• Tipster: How To Measure Exposure Times For Pinhole Photos

  written by eparrino on 2023-04-30 #gear #tutorials

  

  Happy World Pinhole Photography Day to our community! If you are new to pinhole photography, here's a tipster to help you to accurately measure your exposure times if you find yourself without a light meter.

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• Tipster: How to Creatively Use the Kaleidoscope Filter With the LomoApparat.

  written by eparrino on 2023-04-28 #gear #tutorials

  

  Let's dive into one of the coolest features of the LomoApparat 21 mm Wide-angle Camera, its kaleidoscope lens adapter, and explore new creative possibilities of abstract photography.

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• 10 Cool and Compact Film Cameras to Slip in Your Pocket

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-04-25 #gear #culture #tutorials

  

  For those who are always on the go, or perhaps just want a reliable camera that they can take everywhere, here's a list of 10 compact film cameras that slip easily in your pocket.

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• Tipster: Travelling with Film

  written by sylvann on 2023-04-18 #gear #tutorials

  

  In this article we give you a few handy tips and tricks for travelling around the world with film equipment, including which cameras and film stocks to bring, how to handle film at the airport and how to maximize your trip through film photography.

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• Exploring Duality in Half Frames With the Lomo LC-Wide

  written by eparrino on 2023-04-18 #gear #tutorials

  

  Today we explore the theme of duality with one of our favorite cameras, the Lomo LC-Wide, and its signature half-frame feature.

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• Alternative Processes: Lith Printing with @Marek_

  written by sylvann on 2023-04-12 #culture #people #tutorials

  

  Film photographer and community member Marek (@marek_) gives us a lesson in lith printing, from making the prints in the darkroom to digitalizing and uploading them on his LomoHome. He also shares tips for others wanting to try out the alternative printing process.

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• Fix, Dry and Destroy – Film Soup After Developing

  written by eparrino on 2023-04-04 #tutorials #videos

  

  Have you ever wondered if you can soup your negatives after you have fixed them? For this tipster article we tested this idea. With the right chemicals, there is a good chance that something can happen at any stage.

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• Anne Ludwig Talks Film Soup and Motherhood

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-03-31 #culture #people #tutorials

  

  Today we talk to Anne Ludwig about her favorite film soup techniques and how her life as a mother influences and inspires her photography.

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• Tipster: The Ancient Japanese Technique of Suminagashi Paper Marbling

  written by eparrino on 2023-03-30 #tutorials #videos

  

  Paper marbling is a fascinating technique, and the soothing process is often recommended to help meditation. Today we want to use this ancient technique and blend it with photography, creating a hybrid between calligraphy art and photography.

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• Lessons in Street Photography on a Trip to Hong Kong

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-03-26 #culture #people #places #tutorials

  

  Lomography Magazine Writer @rocket_fries0036 recounts his first foray into street photography on film during a vacation in Hong Kong.

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• Tipster: Upcycle Your Images and Enhance Old Instax

  written by eparrino on 2023-03-21 #tutorials

  

  ​​Check out this easy and affordable tipster to enhance your old Instax. We have a simple hack that gives you a way to upcycle your images as well as introduce kids to crafts.

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• Extreme Multiple Exposure Photography by Ian Turnage-Butterbaugh

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-02-16 #gear #people #tutorials

  

  Shooting multiple exposures is familiar to many in the Lomography community, but today we get a chance to talk to Ian Turnage-Butterbaugh and learn how he takes the technique to the next level with his "film sketching."

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• Film Soup: Love Potion Recipe

  written by eparrino on 2023-02-13 #tutorials

  

  Were you gifted some flowers this Valentine's Day? Let's not waste them. In the spirit of reuse, here is an easy and fun film soup – our own love potion.

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• @Aciano on His Cyberpunk Inspired Photos of Moscow at Night

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-02-02 #gear #places #tutorials

  

  With the dystopian and cyberpunk genres ever present in our media today we take a look at Lomographer @acian, and his "Neo Moscow '' shots of his city on winter nights.

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• Tipster: How to Make Wet Cyanotype Prints

  written by eparrino on 2023-01-24 #tutorials

  

  The lush blue of cyanotypes will be familiar to experimental photographers. To step up and challenge our printing game, today we look at a simple yet rewarding technique, wet cyanotype, as well as a color tinting with organic substances.

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• Testing SPUR Developers With Lomography B&W Films

  written by eparrino on 2023-01-20 #gear #tutorials

  

  We stumbled across SPUR, a German chemistry company, and two bottles of their developers. We decided to test this solution with two of our films, Lady Grey B&W 35 mm ISO 400 and Potsdam Kino B&W 35 mm ISO 100. Check out the results!

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• Everything You Need to Know About Metering In Film Photography

  written by alexgray on 2023-01-10 #tutorials

  

  When you’re first getting into film photography it can be daunting to hear other photographers talking about some of the technical aspects of light metering. But in fact it’s quite simple. Let’s break the subject down in this article that covers everything you need to know as a beginner.

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• The LomoApparat: An Ideal Nightlife Companion

  written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-01-04 #gear #culture #people #tutorials

  

  Lomography Staff Writer @rocket_fries0036 takes the LomoApparat out for some nightlife adventures around Metro Manila to discover the low light capabilities of the camera.

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• Tipster: How to Shoot Expired Film

  written by sylvann on 2022-12-27 #culture #tutorials

  

  Shooting expired film can be hit or miss, but it's always an interesting experience either way. Every beginner film photographer who truly wishes to take the craft seriously will come across their first expired film one way or another, so here's a quick guide for when that time comes!

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• The Wonders of Phenols: An Interview with Artist and Alchemist Dagie Brundert

  written by eparrino on 2022-12-24 #culture #tutorials

  

  We recently had an inspiring chat with artist Dagie Brundert. Dagie's work ranges from Super 8 films, to pinhole photography, with a lot of alternative developing solutions in between. Here is her story.

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• Inspecting and Understanding Your Negatives

  written by eparrino on 2022-12-22 #tutorials

  

  How do we recognize a healthy negative? It's all about density, contrast, shadows, and highlights. If you wish to understand if a good print can be made from your negatives, here is a guide for you!

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• In Search Of Lost Light: Analogue Infrared B&W Photography

  written by ludovicazen on 2022-12-20 #tutorials

  

  Have you ever been intrigued about infrared black and white photography. Spanish member of our community @manu2021 explains all in this comprehensive guide!

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• Echinacea Flowers: An Alternative Developing Solution for Black and White Film

  written by eparrino on 2022-12-13 #tutorials

  

  There are many alternative solutions for black and white developers that can be less harmful for the environment. Today we found a recipe with echinacea flowers that will give fantastic results.

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• How to Master Multiple Exposures

  written by alexgray on 2022-12-06 #tutorials

  

  Today we're taking a closer look at a favorite Lomography technique, multiple exposures. Check out some incredible examples from our community members and read our tips on how to take your MX shots to the next level!

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• Film Soup and the Spinner 360° – A Combination Worthy of a Crazy Night

  written by eparrino on 2022-12-04 #gear #tutorials

  

  For this film soup we turned to a couple of trusted hangover remedies, and paired the mixture with the Spinner 360° Camera for a slightly intoxicated panoramic perspective.

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• Not Our Usual Film Soup – Experimentation With Mold

  written by eparrino on 2022-12-01 #tutorials

  

  For this experiment, we worked on something that might not be to everyone's taste. We wanted to push the concept of "film soup" to a new level by soaking our film in stinking moldy food.

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• Tipster: Playing With Fire And Burning Your Negatives

  written by eparrino on 2022-11-29 #tutorials

  

  For today's series on negative manipulation, we played with fire. Follow this tipster if want to experiment with one of the favorite manipulations among analogue photographers.

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• Tipster: Bleaching Instax Film

  written by eparrino on 2022-11-22 #tutorials #videos

  

  When it comes to Instax Film, alteration can be difficult. But we have a perfect tipster for experimenting with lost shots – bleaching your prints.

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