BREAKING NEWS: Photography (digest 2)

Winners of the 2024 World Press Photo Contest (21 photos)

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:12:31 +0000

The winning entries of the annual World Press Photo Contest have just been announced. This year, according to organizers, 61,062 images were submitted for judging, made by 3,851 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo was once again kind enough to share some of this year’s global and regional winners, gathered below.

Europe, Winner, Singles—A Father’s Pain: Mesut Hançer holds the hand of his 15-year-old daughter, Irmak, who died in the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, the day after the 7.8-magnitude quake struck the country's southeast, on February 7, 2023. Rescuers in Turkey and Syria braved frigid weather, aftershocks, and collapsing buildings as they dug for survivors buried by an earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people. ( Adem Altan / Agence France-Presse)

CARRTOONS on Discovering Analogue Photography and Documenting his NPR Tiny Desk Performance with the Lomo'Instant Camera

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Ben Carr, also known as CARRTOONS, talks with us about finding inspiration in the lo-fi aesthetic, and his experience documenting his NPR Tiny Desk performance with the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass camera.

Justino Blake’s Views From Lombok With Lomography Redscale Film

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this interview we catch up with film photographer and perpetual traveler Justino Blake and he shares with us his atmospheric Lombok landscapes shot on Lomography Redscale film.

Earth Month Photographers on Photographers: Leonor Jurado in Conversation with Jessica Hays

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:37 +0000

In expanding our celebration of Earth Week, Earth Month: Photographers on Photographers will focus on the work of Eco.Echo Art Collective, a group of international artists deeply concerned with the well-being of our planet beyond human needs. The group’s concerns are climate change and anthropogenic activities’ global impact. Driven by an appreciation for the natural

View the rest of Earth Month Photographers on Photographers: Leonor Jurado in Conversation with Jessica Hays on LENSCRATCH.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:50:47 +0000

Not one, but two comets appeared near the Sun during

Facing NGC 1232

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:50:46 +0000

From our vantage point in the

The Bicycles of World War II (31 photos)

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:20:48 +0000

Over the course of World War II, countless challenges made basic transportation difficult, costly, and dangerous. The need for fast, efficient, and quiet ways of moving people from A to B—despite fuel shortages, damaged roads, and ongoing battles—led many soldiers and civilians to take advantage of bicycles as transport. Troops in some areas became more nimble, refugees used bikes to carry their family and belongings to safety, air-raid wardens could cover more ground on two wheels, and many civilians had no other options available. Gathered below are a handful of images of some of the many ways people put bicycles to use during the Second World War.

Members of the German light-machine-gun bicycle corps wear gas masks while standing beside their bicycles in a lineup in Austria, circa 1939. Note the machine gun attached to one of the bicycles at lower right. ( Hulton Archive / Getty)

Finnish Photographer and Youtuber Ari Jaaksi Tests Our Lomomatic 110 Camera

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We sent our new Lomomatic 110 to Finland-based photographer and YouTuber Ari Jaaksi, who is here today to showcase his results and experiences! He created an honest review of the camera for his YouTube channel and shares his first 110 film shots with us.

Capturing Women's Football on Film with Raiyan Rafiq and Harriet Duffy

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Raiyan and Harriet showcase their love for the beautiful game with their intimate and emotional snapshots of women's football on film, documenting scenes from the Euros, World Cup and Barclays Women’s Super League.

Making a Moment: Book Labyrinth by @pmonroe

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this edition of Making a Moment, Lomographer @pmonroe shares one of the first photos he ever uploaded to his LomoHome, which he took while exploring an old bookshop in Busan.

Scenes From Coachella 2024 (30 photos)

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:46:41 +0000

Crowds of music fans gathered once more in Indio, California, this weekend, for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, catching performances by Doja Cat, Jon Batiste, Vampire Weekend, Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Yachty, Gwen Stefani, Peso Pluma, Atarashii Gakko, the Aquabats, and many more artists. Gathered below are images of this year’s performances and concertgoers during the first weekend of Coachella 2024.

Brittany Howard performs onstage at Coachella 2024 in Indio, California, on April 12, 2024. ( Emma McIntyre / Getty for Coachella)

Magda Kuca and Laertis Create a Trippy Music Video With the LomoKino

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

UK-based visual artist Magda Kuca used the Lomokino to create this fantastic music video for musician Laertis, inspired by an infamous LSD-fuelled bike ride taken by Albert Hofmann in 1943.

Multiple Exposures on LomoChrome Metropolis 120 Film by Architect Aitor Estévez

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Architectural photographer Aitor Estévez created these wonderful multiple exposures on our LomoChrome Metropolis 120 film. See the photos and read about his process here!

Yaotomi Camera Store in Osaka Revisits 120 Format With the Diana F+

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

As part of our mission to save 120 film we invited our partners from Yaotomi in Osaka to shoot with the Diana F+ and share their experience with us. Check out their results and read their advice for other photographers using the Diana F+ for the first time.

Palm Tree Partial Eclipse

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:10:00 +0000

Only those

Kelvin Fadillah Wahyu Shoots with the Lomo LC-A and Lomography Film

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Bandung-based freelance photographer Kelvin Fadillah Wahyu recently tried our Lomo LC-A along with our Lomography Color Negative ISO 400 and LomoChrome Purple Pétillant film for two creative photo shoots. Check out the photos and read about his impressions in this interview!

Total Totality

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:42:31 +0000

Total Totality

Get to Know Lomography's Full Instant Camera Line-Up

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Browse Lomography's complete line of instant cameras with formats ranging from mini, square, and wide.

Jonathan Mok on His First Impressions of the Diana F+ and Love of 120 Film

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Jonathan Mok is a California-based photographer and creator with a knack for medium format photography. We knew the Diana F+ camera would be a perfect photographic companion for him!

Event Recap: Diana F+ Workshop with Soho Photo Gallery

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

For over a decade, Soho Photo Gallery has been hosting their Krappy Kamera competition, paying homage to plastic cameras and exhibiting extraordinary photographs made with lousy lenses. In true Lomography fashion, it has become our tradition to partner up with them in hosting a Diana F+ workshop.

Six Ways to Use the Lomomatic 110 Camera

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

It’s time to get your hands on our newest film camera, the Lomomatic 110! Perhaps you’re asking yourself, what to capture with this tiny pocket camera? Here's a quick guide to get you inspired!

Summon Mnemosyne: Capture Memories with the Special Edition Lomo'Instant Automat Camera From Thai Artist, Jarb.

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

We have a chat with Jarb about his concept for this special edition Lomo'Instant Automat camera and discover his photos.

Simone Savo's First Impressions of the Lomomatic 110 Camera

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Simone Savo recently tested our brand new Lomomatic 110 camera thoroughly and rediscovered his fascination of this format. Let's see his photos and read about his first impressions!

Around the World in Analogue: Bhutan

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Lomographer Jaclyn (@lomographer_to_be) shares her exceptional experience travelling to Bhutan and getting to know its culture and people in this edition of Around the World in Analogue.

Kurtis Ehnle: Turning Mexico Into a Dreamland on LomoChrome Turquoise

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Photographer Kurtis Ehnle travelled to Cancún, Mexico, equipped with LomoChrome Turquoise film in both 120 and 35 mm formats, turning an already vibrant place into a colorful dreamland.

In-Depth: Does Post-Production Belong in Film Photography?

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

There is a strong debate around the subject of post-production and editing our analogue photos. Some believe in the purity of film photography while others consider editing an integral part of their work. Which side are you on?

Shannon Lloyd Explores Medium Format Photography with the Diana F+

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Experimental photographer Shannon Lloyd said that shooting with the Diana F+ is a "pretty unique experience" after using it for the first time with our medium format films. Let's find out why!

Lomography Community Recap: March 2024

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Here's your monthly dose of the latest happenings in the Lomography Community! From popular LomoHomes to ongoing competitions and more, find out what the community has been up to in March.

Lomography Newcomers: @fleurthesmar on the Art of Science and the Science of Art

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Engineering and film photography make an unlikely but perfect analogue pair. In this edition of Lomography Newcomers, we meet @fleurthesmar and discuss how her background in the sciences has painted a vibrant and kaleidoscope-filled perspective on her creative practice.

Photos of the Week: Solar Oasis, Leaf Spirit, Burning Judas (35 photos)

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The World Coal Carrying Championships in England, damage from an earthquake in Taiwan, a destroyed hospital in the Gaza Strip, a beekeeper at work in Ukraine, cherry tree blossoms in Germany, an appearance of the Easter bunny at the White House, rally racing in Kenya, flooding in west-central France, and much more

Dancers perform during auditions to become a Radio City Rockette at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 3, 2024. ( Brittainy Newman / AP)

The work and legacy of photographer Anja Niedringhaus endure 10 years after her death

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:51:00 +0000

A new exhibition and book honor the memory of the Pulitzer Prize-winning German photojournalist who was killed on April 4, 2014, while on assignment for The Associated Press in Afghanistan.

(Image credit: Anja Niedringhaus)

Eelco Wortman on Capturing the Beauty of Mundane Moments with the Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art Lens

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Life is made more beautiful by the trivialities that make us who we are – from our comfort foods to our favorite places. We chatted with Eelco Wortman about capturing life the way it is, and he shared his photos taken with the Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art Lens and Lomography Color Negative 800 film.

Recap: Penumbra Foundation's 2023 Intro to B&W Portraiture and the Darkroom for High School Students

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

This past summer our friends at Penumbra Foundation hosted another rendition of their annual summer workshop, "Intro to Black & White Portraiture and the Darkroom for High School Students". Students used our Lady Grey B&W film to produce portraits which they displayed in a final pop up exhibition.

Enjoy Summer on Film with the LomoApparat Fluffy Omelet Special Edition

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Thai artist Proei-Natchariya Laosrisin, also known as Fluffy Omelet, has designed a beach-themed new edition of our LomoApparat camera, perfect for capturing summer holidays on film. Check out the colorful camera and some photos taken by the artist!

A Tour Through Solar Eclipses of the Past (24 photos)

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:26:31 +0000

As much of North America prepares for the upcoming total solar eclipse next week, I thought it would be fun to share some images from the recent (and not-so-recent) past of previous eclipses—annular, partial, and total—from around the world. Also pictured are some of the many observers sharing this fleeting experience, “witnessing the planetary version of a lightning strike,” together in stadiums, parks, and beaches.

Young people watch the rare sight of a partial solar eclipse at sunset, as seen from Manila Bay, Philippines, on January 26, 2009. ( Gil Nartea / AFP / Getty)

Amp Puttipong's First Impressions of the Lomomatic 110 Camera

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Thai street photographer Amp Puttipong tests our brand new Lomomatic 110 camera. He makes full use of the Lomomatic’s many creative features, and rediscovers the charm of the 110 format. Check out his photos and read about his first impressions!

LomoChrome Color '92 Studio Portraiture with Christine Turek

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Montreal-based portrait photographer Christine Turek recently put our LomoChrome Color '92 film to the test for a studio portrait shoot. Her results did not disappoint!

An Instant Photo A Day with Vanessa Gonzalez and the Lomo'Instant Wide

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Vanessa Gonzalez first began her Lomo'Instant Wide Photo A Day project during 2020's quarantine. Today she is here with us to share how the project has evolved since then, and some reflections on how it has changed her.

What is the Anti-Halation Layer in Film?

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

What is the red halo that appears around some highlights in film photos? In this article we look at the causes and uncover why the halo is present in some film stocks more than others.

Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene age

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:51:07 +0000

Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we've done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official "Anthropocene epoch." But everyone agrees: Damage has been done.

Skye Evelyn Matthew on the Tangible and Slow Process of Film Photography

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Tangibility and vulnerability run tenderly through photographer Skye Evelyn Matthew’s body of work. We speak with Skye about their relationship with film photography and why they love the tactile experience of analogue prints.

Life in LomoChrome Purple with Community Member @nermantas

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The color-shifting aspect can easily become the point of attraction in many photos taken with the a film stock like LomoChrome Purple. But in community member @nermantas' photos, human emotions and interactions take center stage, perfectly enhanced but not overshadowed by vivid purple hues.

Photos of the Week: Snow Blooms, Giant Eggs, Dragon’s Teeth (35 photos)

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A wildfire in Venezuela, cherry blossoms in eastern China, a deadly terrorist attack in Russia, a surf competition in Australia, Holy Week processions in Spain, a full moon above Istanbul, a vast solar power farm in Texas, and much more.

An aerial view of the cargo vessel Dali, seen after it had crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse, in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024. ( Maryland National Guard / Reuters)

Winners of the 2024 World Nature Photography Awards (16 photos)

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:45:57 +0000

The winning images and photographers of this year’s World Nature Photography Awards have just been announced. Contest organizers have once more shared some of the winning images, shown below, from their 14 categories. Captions were provided by the photographers and have been lightly edited for style and clarity.

Third Place, Behavior—Mammals. Elephants reach for branches at Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. (© Copyright Lukas Walter / World Nature Photography Awards)

Holi 2024: The Festival of Colors (21 photos)

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:31:12 +0000

This week, Hindus around the world are celebrating Holi, the “festival of colors”—a springtime celebration where revelers throw brightly colored powders at friends and strangers alike. Participants gather to welcome the arrival of spring, commemorate Krishna’s pranks, and allow one another a chance to drop inhibitions and simply play and dance together. Gathered below are images of this year’s Holi festivals from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Kenya, and the U.S.

Students play with colors ahead of Holi festival outside Mata Sundri College in New Delhi, India, on March 21, 2024. ( Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times / Getty)

Photos of the Week: Green River, Fire Ritual, Space Needle (35 photos)

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A massive ballet class in Mexico City, the Night of Ghosts festival in Greece, severe tornado damage in Indiana, a garbage-strewn beach in Bali, airdrops of humanitarian aid over the Gaza Strip, a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Tokyo, a robot among tulips in the Netherlands, colorful Holi celebrations in India, and much more

A man, dressed as the Hindu deity Sasthappan, performs during the traditional dance festival "Theyyam," also known as "Kaliyattam," at Muthappa Swami temple in Somwarpet, India, on March 18, 2024. ( Idrees Mohammed / AFP / Getty)

Photos: Spring in Bloom (20 photos)

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:20:39 +0000

Tuesday marked the first day of spring, and the Northern Hemisphere has begun to warm, with flowers and trees in bloom. Gathered below is a small collection of images from recent weeks in North America, Asia, and Europe, of people enjoying flowering fields and trees—signs of warmer days to come.

The Washington Monument is seen on March 18, 2024, from the Tidal Basin amid cherry blossoms, which enter their peak bloom this week in Washington, D.C. ( Mark Schiefelbein / AP)

Valencia’s Fallas Festival: Welcoming Spring with Fire (18 photos)

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:45:18 +0000

For hundreds of years, residents of Valencia, Spain, have celebrated the arrival of spring and paid tribute to San Jose, the patron saint of the carpenters’ guild, by building and then ceremonially burning huge monuments made of wood, cardboard, and paper. The monuments, or fallas, consist of ninots, or figures, many of which are caricatures that portray current events and celebrities. The two-week-long festival features parades, fireworks, and fiestas, and ends with the burning of hundreds of fallas, signifying cleansing and renewal.

A view of the burning Falla del Ayuntamiento, a 20-meter-long monument built of wood and cardboard, during the Fallas festival, in Valencia, Spain, on March 19, 2024. The dove figures signify a demand for peace in Gaza and Ukraine. ( Burak Akbulut / Anadolu / Getty)

Can a picture make you happy? We asked photographers and here's what they sent us

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:29:51 +0000

For International Day of Happiness, photographers sent us pictures of a Syrian boy who finds joy caring for farm animals, Ukrainian girls on a trampoline, music lovers grooving to the blues and more.

Photographer David Johnson, who chronicled San Francisco's Black culture, dies at 97

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:00:44 +0000

Johnson studied with Ansel Adams in the 1940s and became known as one of the foremost photographers of San Francisco's Black urban culture.