BREAKING NEWS: Photography (digest 2)

Photos: The Palisades Fire Scorches Parts of Los Angeles (22 photos)

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Destructive wildfires erupted in several places in Los Angeles yesterday, driven by extreme winds and dry conditions. The Palisades Fire grew quickly, tearing across hillsides and through the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, burning many structures and sending thick plumes of smoke into the air. Tens of thousands of residents were forced to evacuate in often-chaotic circumstances. Firefighters and volunteers battled many blazes overnight, as residents braced for increasing winds forecast for the next few days.

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The Palisades Fire ravages a neighborhood amid high winds in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on January 7, 2025. ( Ethan Swope / AP)

Patrick Schopp's Visual Explosion with Film Soups

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Leipzig-based photographer Patrick Schopp takes us into his world of film soups and pre-exposed film. Have a look at his incredible work and read his useful tips for starting out with creative photography.

Review Santa Fe: Kate Izor: Smother

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:26 +0000

Today, we are continuing to look at the work of artists from the 2024 Review Santa Fe portfolio review event. Up next, we have Smother by Kate Izor. Kate Izor is an artist whose work explores what we often fail to see, what we long for, and what we may choose to ignore, examining the dynamics of

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Lomography Community Recap: December 2024

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Here's your monthly dose of the latest happenings in the Lomography Community! Curious as to what your fellow Lomographers have been up to? Or want the latest scoop on our ongoing Competitions? Find all this and more in our monthly recap!

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:14:10 +0000

It was a new year, and the sky was doubly red.

Shooting in the Moment Versus Using a Light Meter

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this tipster we compare the pros and cons of using a light meter, and look at some different situations to find out how to get the best results.

"Learning the Swirl" – Kerrenton Snow Reviews the Petzval 80.5 mm Art Lens

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Photographer Kerrenton Snow recently used the Petzval 80.5 mm Bokeh Control Art Lens for some stunning portraits and street shots. Here he gives us his in-depth review of the iconic Lomography lens!

Gallery: Experimental Memories with the Lomourette Half-Frame Camera

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this gallery we check out how the Lomography community has been using the half-frame feature of our beloved Lomourette to create original and astonishing images.

@Yuhki_taguchi on His Love for Lomography and Learning to Shoot on Instinct

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

@yuhki_taguchi is no stranger to Lomography, with over 100 albums shared to his LomoHome (with most photographs taken with his trusty Lomo LC-A+!) In this interview we speak with him on all things color, grain, and texture, in analogue photography.

Welcome to Perihelion

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:32:25 +0000

Welcome to Perihelion

Romance, Roots, and 35 mm Film: Ana Blumenkron Shoots Sophie Castillo

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

London-based photographer Ana Blumenkron talked to us about testing the LomoChrome Purple and LomoChrome Color '92 films during a photoshoot and impromptu interview with singer Sophie Castillo.

Eclipse Pair

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:28:26 +0000

Eclipse Pair

Photos of the Week: Flaming Barrels, Flour Battles, Debutante Kisses (28 photos)

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

A Christmas carnival in Nigeria, New Year’s Eve fireworks around the world, a Polar Bear Plunge in New York, a terror attack in New Orleans, a parade of people wearing bread in Peru, a snowy day in Germany, a photogenic archway in California, and much more

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Revelers take part in a New Year's Day swim in a cold Lake Geneva on January 1, 2025. ( Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / Getty)

Community Gallery: Life with the Lomo Lubitel 166+

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Lightweight and capable, the Lomo Lubitel 166+ remains the perfect daily companion for many shutterbugs. In this community gallery, we're looking at life through the eyes of our community members who shoot this iconic TLR camera!

Solar Analemma 2024

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:14:52 +0000

Recorded during 2024, this year-spanning series of images

Cut-out Universes and Instant Inspirations: Paper Artist Chen Fenwan Customizes the Lomo’Instant Automat

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Artist Chen Fenwan bridges tradition and modernity in her work. In this interview she shares with us experience of customizing the Lomo’Instant Automat, her artistic philosophy, and insights from her instant photography experiments. Step into her paper universe!

Capturing Honest Beauty: Shin Jaeyoung Tests of the Lomo LC-Wide & LomoChrome Color '92 Film

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Film photographer Shin Jaeyoung recently tested out the Lomo LC-Wide camera and LomoChrome Color '92 film to capture beautiful and dynamic scenes in nature. Check out the results and read about her experience!

On the Hunt for Old Film Cameras with Sander Hørsted

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

When he found his first analogue camera, Sander Hørsted was puzzled by the lack of a screen. But as he learned more, he became hooked and now constantly hunts for the next great deal. We sent the Danish collector two rolls of film to test out with his favorite film cameras.

2024 in LomoChrome Purple: A Photo Album by Film Photographer Erin (@erinnonfilm)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Dubbing 2024 the best year yet through her deeper discovery of a love for analogue, film photographer Erin (@erinnonfilm) talks to us about exploring with LomoChrome Purple, finding film as an antidote to burnout, and film-related goals to look forward to in 2025.

2024 in photos: NPR station photographers share memorable moments

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

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NPR's member and affiliate station photographers share memorable moments from throughout 2024.

(Image credit: Brian Munoz)

Photos: Remembering Jimmy Carter’s Life of Service (29 photos)

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 22:22:57 +0000

Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former U.S. president in history, died today at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. Carter served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1953, then returned to Georgia to take up his family’s peanut-farming business. He was elected as Georgia’s 76th governor in 1970, and went on to win his bid for the U.S. presidency in 1976. During Carter’s single term as president, he worked to promote peace in the Middle East and limit the growth of nuclear weapons, and he pushed Congress to create the Department of Energy—but those years were also marked by a national energy crisis, double-digit inflation, and the Iran hostage crisis. After losing to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election, Carter returned to his modest home in Plains, Georgia, and soon began undertaking diplomatic missions, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, and teaching Sunday school at his local church. In 2002, Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his lifelong work. Below, a collection of images of Jimmy Carter’s remarkable life of service.

Former President Jimmy Carter teaches a Sunday-school class at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on August 23, 2015. The 90-year-old Carter gave a lesson to about 300 people filling the small Baptist church that he and his wife, Rosalynn, attend. ( David Goldman / AP)

Jason Lee Patrick and Pictorialist Inspired Photography with the Petzval 80.5 Art Lens

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Photographer Jason Lee Patrick talked to us about his latest Petzval 80.5 Art Lens experiments from creative self portraits to capturing his local surroundings.

Synesthesia #21 Imagined Album Covers of Lomography

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We're back with this latest edition of Synesthesia – mixing and matching your film photos with the perfect tunes from around the world!

Tips on Mastering Street Photography by Jelmer Bijsmans

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Street photography can often feel intimidating. How do you approach your subject, and how do you even spot good scenes? Film photographer Jelmer Bijsmans joins us to share his insights!

Lomography Newcomers: Dreaming and Wandering on 35 mm film with @nishanaashref

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

@nishanaashref strongly believes in the importance of self-expression through one’s chosen creative outlet. Currently residing in Trivandrum, India, she shares her thoughts with us at Lomography about all things film, visual sensibilities, local photography communities, and beyond.

The Beauty of Half-frame Photography

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

With more than 70 exposures per roll of 35 mm film, half-frame cameras are the perfect tool for honing the craft of film photography on a budget, and telling unique two part stories. There are so many things that make half-frame photography worth a try!

A Tour of Gaza's Ancient Sites, Now Lost to War (Encore)

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:59 +0000

Among the vast destruction of buildings in Gaza, some historically valuable and irreplaceable sites are now in ruins. In a story we first brought you in February, our correspondent visited some of these places before the war and brings us to them, then and now.

Click here to see photos of some of the places referenced in this story.

Embracing Instant Portraiture with Joan Michel, Jaehan Pag and the Lomo'Instant Wide Glass

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Photographer and director Joan Michel tests out the Lomo'Instant Wide Glass for a fun photoshoot with her friend, actor Jaehan Pag.

Preserving Family Memories Through a 35 mm Digitized Film Capsule With @Agafa

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

@agafa’s photo archiving pursuits all started with a budget, a film scanner, and over 100 rolls of 35 mm film negatives. Read more about how she discovered newfound family portraits through digitization and her thoughts on the value of film photography in her present-day life.

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

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

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.

2024: The Year in Volcanic Activity (20 photos)

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:24:14 +0000

Out of an estimated 1,350 active volcanoes worldwide, about 45 have continuing eruptions, and about 80 erupt each year, spewing steam, ash, toxic gases, and lava. In 2024, erupting volcanoes included the Villarrica volcano in Chile, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia, the Sundhnúksgígar crater chain in Iceland, Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico, Mount Etna in Sicily, Shiveluch volcano in Russia, and more. Collected below are scenes from the wide variety of volcanic activity on Earth over the past year.

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People watch lava fountains from the old lava fields around an eruption site on the Reykjanes peninsula, in Iceland, on August 28, 2024. ( Marco di Marco / AP)

Reimagining Arctic Narratives with Film Photographer Catherine Lemblé

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Winter is here, the perfect time to introduce Catherine Lemblé, a photographer who embraces the cold like no other. We sent her the LomoGraflok to test in beautiful mountainous landscapes. Check out the results and her insights about working in extreme weather conditions!

Around the World in Analogue: Apuseni Natural Park, Romania

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this edition of Around the World in Analogue, community member Oriana Nicolaiciuc (@oriana-n) shares her photos from one of Romania's beloved hiking locations, the Apuseni Natural Park.

Big dreams: He's the founder of a leading African photobook library

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:28:01 +0000

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Paul Ninson had an old-school, newfangled dream: a modern library devoted to photobooks showing life on the continent. He maxed out his credit cards, injured his back — and made it happen.

(Image credit: Nana Kofi Acquah for NPR)

Journey With a Camera: @fishmonkeycow on Their Generation Blending Canon EOS Kiss 7

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Lomographer @fishmonkeycow talks about their generation blending go-to camera, the Canon EOS Kiss 7, and how it helped them start their film photography journey.

Great global photos from 2024: These images delighted us, touched us, dazzled us

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:01:16 +0000

People love looking at photos. (Just ask Instagram.) This year, we published a number of photo-driven posts that resonated deeply with our audience. Here are some of our favorites.

(Image credit: Ben de la Cruz/NPR)

Community Gallery: It's Beginning to Feel A Lot Like the Holidays

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The Holiday season is here! In this community gallery, we're sharing a few festive images from our community members to reminisce about all the good feelings this season offers.

She's Cosmic: Aimée Wilder Customizes the La Sardina DIY (NSFW)

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

We recently had the opportunity to connect with multidisciplinary artist Aimée Wilder to create a playful, one-of-a-kind La Sardina DIY 35mm camera. Check out the final design for this magical custom camera!

Photos of the Week: Relic Crown, Floating Village, Ice Harvest (35 photos)

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

A Christmas fair in Romania, an enormous indoor ice rink in Paris, a surfing Santa Claus in Australia, a sunset camel safari in India, a cyclo-cross race in Belgium, holiday lights in Japan and France, and much more

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A drone flies a guard figure past a 12-meter-tall statue of Young-hee, the infamous doll from Netflix's South Korean TV series "Squid Game," standing on a barge in front of Wat Arun temple in Bangkok, Thailand, ahead of the launch of Season 2, on December 19, 2024. ( Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP / Getty)

Rock 'N' Roll in the American South with Jeff Howlett and Lomography Film

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Documenting the 2024 editions of Muddy Roots and Hopscotch Music Festivals, Jeff Howlett shares his work from the fields and photo pits, using our Lady Grey ISO 400 and Color Negative ISO 800 film.

Images of Krampus—Saint Nick’s Dark Companion (18 photos)

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:59:00 +0000

Tales of Saint Nicholas might feature him bringing gifts to good boys and girls, but ancient folklore in Europe’s Alpine region also speaks of Krampus, a frightening demon-like creature who emerges during the Yule season, looking for naughty children to punish in horrible ways—or possibly to drag back to his lair in a sack. In the dark, winter months, Krampus associations in villages hold parades, playfully frightening onlookers on Krampusnacht, chasing them and hitting them with sticks during a run through the streets.

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A person dressed as a frightening demon-like "perchten" figure performs before a crowd in the town of Trebesing, Austria. ( Kurt Kracher / ImageBroker / Getty)

First Impressions of the LomoChrome Color '92 Sun-kissed 35 mm Film by Clare Marie Bailey

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

UK photographer and film maker Clare Marie Bailey tested out the new LomoChrome Color '92 Sun-kissed 35 mm Film and talked to us about about the look, feel, and smell of this new color film.

Dutch Streets Captured on Analogue - Dutch Street Magazine

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Dutch Street Magazine is a project started by Dutch photographer Dennis and driven by his passion to build a platform for creators. We teamed up to create an analogue-only edition of the magazine!

First Impressions of the Lomo'Instant Wide Glass with George Devereux

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

UK-based portrait photographer and LomoAmigo George Devereux tested out the new Lomo'Instant Wide Glass camera and talked to us about his results.

How to Know the Best Beginner Film Camera for You

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:53:00 +0000

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!

Hopeful Images From 2024 (24 photos)

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:12:50 +0000

This has been another year filled with news stories and photos that can be difficult or disturbing to view. For a decade now, I’ve made it an annual tradition, after rounding up the news photos of the year, to compose a companion essay of uplifting images from the past 12 months—an effort to seek out and recognize some of the abundant joy and kindness present in the world around us. Below are images from 2024 of families and friends at play, expressions of love and compassion, personal victories, volunteers at work, assistance being given to those in need, and small and pleasant moments.

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A young resident holds a rescued puffling before releasing it from a sea cliff in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, on August 20, 2024. In August and September, an annual tradition brings entire families out to the streets and harbor of Vestmannaeyjar late at night, where they work to find and rescue misdirected young puffins, called pufflings. During their first flight, the pufflings can become confused in the darkness, flying from sea cliffs toward city lights rather than toward the moonlight, and ending up stranded on dangerous city streets. Once they are rescued, the pufflings are brought to either a beach or a cliff to be released into the sea. ( Micah Garen / Getty)

2024 in Photos: Wrapping Up the Year (32 photos)

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As the end of the year approaches, here is a look back at some of the major news moments of 2024. Events covered in this essay (the last of a three-part photo summary of the year) include Hurricanes Helene and Milton striking southeastern United States, a famous pygmy hippo named Moo Deng, the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and much more. Be sure to check out the first part, the second part, and our “Top 25 News Photos of 2024.”

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Gold medalist Mauricio Valencia of Team Colombia poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the men’s shot-put F34 final on day 10 of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, on September 7, 2024. Valencia had his canine teeth modified to look like fangs in order to break down any stereotypes people may have about Paralympic athletes. He says, “I didn’t want to have the same smile as the rest of the world. I’ve always said that Paralympic sport has to be a spectacle.” ( David Ramos / Getty)

2024 in Photos: A Look at the Middle Months (32 photos)

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As the end of the year approaches, here is a look back at some of the major news moments of 2024. Events covered in this essay (the second of a three-part photo summary of the year) include the opening of the Paris Olympics, widespread flooding in Brazil, an assassination attempt on the presidential candidate Donald Trump, and much more. Check back tomorrow for the last installment, and be sure to see the first part and our “Top 25 News Photos of 2024.”

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Kim Yeji of Team Republic of Korea prepares to shoot during the Women's 10m Air Pistol Final on day two of the Olympic Games at the Chateauroux Shooting Center on July 28, 2024. ( Charles McQuillan / Getty)

2024 in Photos: How the First Months Unfolded (32 photos)

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As the end of the year approaches, here is a look back at some of the major news moments of 2024. Events covered in this essay (the first of a three-part photo summary of the year) include a deadly earthquake in central Japan, the relocation of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a rat hole in Chicago, and much more. Check back later this week for Parts 2 and 3, and be sure to see our earlier “Top 25 News Photos of 2024.”

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A view of widespread destruction in Khan Yunis, Gaza, after Israeli forces withdrew from the area on February 2, 2024. Extensive devastation unfolded after weeks of continuous Israeli bombardment. ( Abdulqader Sabbah / Anadolu / Getty)

Why Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials used to covet

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:12:53 +0000

Digital compact cameras are showing up on wish lists this holiday season. Here's what to look for when buying one

(Image credit: Evan Agostini)