LOMO; The Art of Rubbish Cameras

Lomography .... is a style of photography that was inspired by one particular camera the LOMO LC-A . A camera made by russians for russians, very simple in design a 'trabant' for photographers if you like.

Delightfully inconsistant Lomo cameras all have there own personality with ocasional light leaks and shutter lines, which all helps Lomography emphasize casual, snapshot photography. Characteristics such as over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure, blurring, "happy accidents," and alternative film processing are often considered part of the "Lomographic Technique." Users are encouraged to take a lighthearted approach to their photography, and use these techniques to document everyday life, as the Lomo LC-A's small size, simple controls, and ability to shoot in low light encourages candid photography, photo reportage, and photo vérité.



Lomographey inspires a passion and devotion to photography that is both heart warming and accesable, it has an organic feel that runs totally in the face of the sterile digitally enhanced age we live in. Read more about it at the lomographers society. Have a look at it in their archive or in the 2 best (in my opinion) lomo flickr groups here and here

Check out my 'flickin one off no1' post about sunshine indoors whos work sums up all that is warm and special about LOMO

see you in the next life