Magazine - Lomography

The Magic of the Process: Igor Szwęch's Analogue Journey

2026-06-05T11:00:00Z

Igor Szwęch is a Polish film photographer who started his analogue journey in 2014 and has never looked back. We talked film, Africa, and the photo of his life.

“Screens deceive, but film never lies”: Taiwanese Photographer Ruo On Capturing Physical Images with Lomo'Instant Wide Glass

2026-06-04T11:00:00Z

Ruo's fun and heart-warming photos taken with the Lomo’Instant Wide Glass caught our eye, and we decided to sit down and discover what shaped her unique creative philosophy.

Nostalgia, Freedom & Experimentation: Photographer Samuel (@hkfilmtofeel) with the Lomo MC-A

2026-06-03T11:00:00Z

We welcome back photographer Samuel, who took the Lomo MC‑A to his childhood neighborhood in Kennedy Town and Prince Edward in Hong Kong to capture the play of light and the city’s linear beauty, seeing familiar sights with fresh eyes.

No Darkroom, No Problem: Adrian Norbert Cuper on the Lomo Daylight Developing Tank

2026-06-02T11:00:00Z

What if developing your own film was easier than you ever imagined? Photographer Adrian Norbert Cuper puts the Lomo Daylight Developing Tank to the test – and the results speak for themselves.

“Omg, what is this cute little camera?” — Marijo Zupanov Takes the LomoApparat Backstage at the 2025 Paris Fashion Week

2026-06-01T11:00:00Z

The loud, unfiltered, and punk shots of Marijo Zupanov are back. Brace yourself for unforgettable sights: Marijo's photographs from Paris Fashion Week 2025 have arrived, stunning with unmatched energy and extra Lomo love.

Writer's Notes: The Art of Human Connection Through Film Photography

2026-05-31T11:00:00Z

Lomography writer @francinegaebriele shares a reflective essay on how the nostalgic nature of film photography connects humans with each other.

Yusuke Nakamura's Expansive Portraits with the Joseph Petzval 27 f/1.7's Swirling Bokeh

2026-05-30T13:00:00Z

Portraiture is often thought of as challenging with wide angle lenses. Photographer Yusuke Nakamura shares thoughts on shooting portraits with the Joseph Petzval 27 f/1.7 Focus-coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens, the widest lens in the Petzval lineup to date.

Unfamiliar Landscapes & Unpredictable Colors: The Peaks of Haute-Maurienne with Loris Faé

2026-05-30T11:00:00Z

Loris Faé explores the mountains without a plan, guided by instinct and the unpredictable results of unusual color film stocks. Between chance, stark contrasts, and unreal tones, he embraces experimentation and accepts imperfection.

First Roll Favorites with the Lomo MC-A by @magnusazami, @marjonablasco, and @smolda

2026-05-29T11:00:00Z

The series continues with Community members’ @magnusazami, @marjonablasco, and @smolda sharing their first roll stories with the Lomo MC-A, and some insight on their winning entries during the “LomoMission: Snapdash!” competition.

Around the World in Analogue: Seeing the Wonders of Koh Tao

2026-05-28T13:00:00Z

We're exploring the Gulf of Thailand in this edition of Around the World in Analogue as we join Community member Game's (@gamethanin) trip to Koh Tao.

Peaches and Crimson with Xanthe Hutchinson and a Mix of Lomography Films

2026-05-28T11:00:00Z

UK-based photographer Xanthe Hutchinson tested out the LomoChrome Classicolor 35 mm ISO 200 and LomoChrome Color ’92 Sun-kissed 120 ISO 400 film in two very different scenarios and talked to us about the different energies from these two film stocks.

Now & Then in Vienna: A Classical Cabaret within Analogue Frames

2026-05-27T11:00:00Z

In the first stop of our grand tour of recreation, Now & Then, we slowed down, took a minute, and were mindful of what surrounded us in the streets of Vienna. Our steps through history inspired us, as so much has changed, but the classical antiquity remains...

LomoWalk Color Hunt: Piecing Together the City’s Colorful Landscapes with Lomo MC-A

2026-05-26T11:00:00Z

Lomography recently invited Lomographers in Hong Kong to a #LomoWalk Color Hunt with the Lomo MC‑A and LomoChrome Classicolor 35mm ISO 200. Enjoy the vibrant fragments of Wan Chai they captured!

Turning Heads with Steve McCarthy and the Lomo'Instant Wide Glass

2026-05-25T11:00:00Z

UK-based photographer Steve McCarthy, a.k.a. @gunpowderjam_, who has a penchant for portraits, captured some gloriously retro-themed shots with his model friend Chihiro and a portable tape machine. Find out how he fared with this glass lens instant camera.

Creases and Speckles of Everyday Life: Alan Withington (@roaringtree) on Alternative Process Photography Reworkings of Historical Photographs

2026-05-24T11:00:00Z

Alan Withington is an avid Lomographer working with cyanotype, lumen, and anthotype to revive old family photographs. In this in depth interview, he talks about his philosophy and approach to nurturing dialogue with the past through the present stories embedded in ordinary lives.

Staying in the Real World with Gabrielle de la Puente of The White Pube and the Lomomatic 110

2026-05-23T11:00:00Z

Liverpool-based writer Gabrielle de la Puente runs The White Pube with her friend Zarina Muhammad, and has an affinity for analogue. We sent her a Lomomatic 110 camera to test out and she talked about her life, work and how a beloved family member introduced her to film photography.

#ADayWith Nomkakaii: Illustrating the Flavors of London

2026-05-22T13:00:00Z

Meet Kai, the Hong Kong-born illustrator behind Nomkakaii. Now a Master’s student in London, she stepped away from her signature "Everyday Toast" sketches for a bit to document a day in her life using the Lomo’Instant Automat Glass.

Seizing Déjà vu: Mark Forbes on the Art of Medium Format Photography

2026-05-22T11:00:00Z

Mark Forbes is an avid photographer operating masterfully with film grain, composing evocative frames that feel both common and extraordinary. In this interview, Mark provides insight into his practice and lessons from years of experience.

Astonuts 150+ Rolls Later on the Simple Use Reloadable Camera: Insights on Home Developing and Film Experiments

2026-05-21T11:00:00Z

Lomography welcomes back French film photographer Christian, a.k.a. astonuts, and his continued journey with analogue photography, as well as newfound avenues of artistry with home developing and film experimentation.

Learning with Lomography: University of the Philippines Clothing Technology Fashion Show

2026-05-20T11:00:00Z

Students bring a fashion show to life through long nights, teamwork, and craft. Shot on various Lomography cameras, the series captures the chaos, community, and creativity behind “Tagpi-Tagpi.”

Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham: The Father of Modern Optics

2026-05-20T07:00:00Z

You might not know the name Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham, but his groundbreaking achievements in the fields of optics, mathematics and physics laid the foundations for much of what we understand today.

Tipster: Choosing Between Landscape vs. Portrait Orientation in Photography

2026-05-19T11:00:00Z

Curious about which way to hold your camera when shooting? In this tipster, we'll go over a few tips on how to decide between shooting horizontally vs. vertically.

Vignettes of London with Thean Osathanonth & The Lomo LC-Wide

2026-05-18T11:00:00Z

Lomographer Thean lived in London for three years and captured this special city using the Lomo LC-Wide camera. She talked to us about her new life in her hometown of Bangkok and her reasons for shooting analogue.

The Bloom of Possible Worlds: Jenny Tomlin on Her Alternative Photography Practice

2026-05-17T11:00:00Z

Artist Jenny Tomlin reflects on nearly 40 years of practice dedicated to testing things that shouldn’t work, but do. Embark on a journey revealing that only imagination stands in the way of transforming everyday objects into cameras.

Lomographer Con Chak Captures the Warmth of Hong Kong and Chuen Lung Village with LomoChrome Classicolor ISO 200

2026-05-16T11:00:00Z

Film enthusiast Con Chak is back in the Magazine with street and gastronomic images capturing the warmth and vibrancy of Chuen Lung Village in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, taken using LomoChrome Classicolor 35 mm ISO 200.

Luxurious Portraits by Robert Beasley with the Joseph Petzval 55 f/1.7 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens

2026-05-15T11:00:00Z

UK-based photographer and videographer Robert Beasley likes to experiment with lenses and methods to distort his images subtly. We sent him the Joseph Petzval 55 f/1.7 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens, which he tested out at a luxury penthouse in central London.

Lumirra Collective on Glass Plates Restoration and the Stories They Hold

2026-05-14T11:00:00Z

Young Australia-based photo restoration project Lumirra Collective is driven by passion for forgotten histories. It celebrates a new generation of analogue enthusiasts who cherish the past through curiosity, and dedication to preserving stories captured in photography.

Fisheye Perspectives Behind the Scenes with ‘I Love LA’ On-Set Photographer Kenny Laubbacher

2026-05-13T11:00:00Z

Photographer and filmmaker Kenny Laubbacher shares his experiences shooting film as an on-set photographer for HBO's ‘I Love LA', capturing the creative chaos behind the scenes with fisheye cameras like the Fisheye No. 2.

A Black-and-White Interlude with Lena Simonne & the Earl Grey B&W ISO 100 Film

2026-05-12T11:00:00Z

Using Earl Grey B&W 35 mm film, Lena Simonne has created a series of delicate portraits where grain, natural light, and sincerity come together.

Lomography Community Recap: April 2026

2026-05-11T13:00:00Z

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!