People have been taking photographs for over 150 years and finding negatives and films from this long history of photography can be exciting and fascinating. However, this can be a minefield leading to copyright and taste issues. Hopefully, this article will help to keep you on the right track, suggesting places to find films or »
After a few bright Autumn days and what seems like way too much time spent on Other Activities, I’ve ended up with a bit of a backlog of film, all sitting in neat rows, waiting patiently to be scanned in. Thankfully I’ve put the camera down, picked my mind up (mmm, caffeine) and come up with something to do until the towering stack o’ stills has been processed. The tips below are designed to help you get your eye in, even when you’ve deliberately or (apparently possible) accidentally left your camera at home. They’re also good for anyone who just wants to take a step back and spend some time thinking about where they could go next, without actually doing anything.
In honour of my Halo self portrait being selected as one of Holga Blog’s best Holga photos from Flickr July 2009, I decided that my first post here would be about taking self portraits with a Holga. I do a lot of these, and it seems to be an area that a lot of my »
One reasonably sunny Saturday on the South coast of England. The shops are open, buskers are clashing in the air with sporadic musical styles, tourists gather and take snapshots of local landmarks shrouded in the flap of scaffolding. And somewhere in a nearby park, a loose-knit gaggle of Flickr enthusiasts sporting a strange selection of cameras are busy trying to attach lengths of washing line to an array of tripods and trees.
The plan was simple: Hang some photos in the wide-open public space for the ‘enjoyment’ of the passing local populace. (And drink beer.)
On a whim this morning I decided to run water through used coffee grounds and attempt to tone a print. I have heard of this before but wasn’t sure how well it would work. I’ve read about using tea (black or red) and instant coffee as toner but have never tried it myself.
Not your mother’s brew. It didn’t take me long to decide to convert you all to developing with coffee! I know what you may be thinking – ok that’s a lie – but suppose I can imagine it’s something along the lines of, “Huh?” …And finally, the highlight of it all: the end result with your negatives stained a lovely sepia tone.
It’s WORLD PINHOLE DAY 2009…yay! This guide is a bit late, but it may serve you well in future. I’ve taken one of my old (broken) Holgas and turned it into a pinhole. Here’s how to do it: What You Need 1.A Holga, preferably already broken! It does however need a working shutter. My holga’s »
Among all my little experiments in the photography world, I have to say that pinhole is one of my favourite, for the fun and the immediate effect. How to make a pinhole with what is at hand? Necessary material > A box, rather in metal, lightproof (1) > Black adhesive tape (2) > Matte black paint, »
Going for a Pinhole Walk
Not just any old photowalk – something a little different, more interesting. One sunny Sunday morning in November we set off to the local park to go on a lensless wander.
Gifts for the Camera Lover
Our selection of some of the finest hand-made items to please every camera fan.
New Panoramic Holga camera
The Holga 120 PAN – a double-width, panoramic beast in the same vein as the pinhole-based 120 WPC, but with a 90mm lens propped proudly on the front.
