I am sorry. So very sorry. As some of you know, I have recently returned from a trip to the Galapagos with my wife. The place is surreal. Walking on active volcanoes, going face to face with sea lions and iguanas and watching a hawk munch on a heron…it all adds up to a very unique »
Over the last few years, toy and vintage cameras have slowly helped me to “see the light”, so to speak. What can we learn from Impressionism?
It’s that time again! TGIF!!
Our theme this week is “Paths” – carry on reading to find out where you might end up…
Have you ever tried to shoot a self portrait? Have you ever wanted to? Or are you on the other side of the fence where you hate having your photo taken and the main reason you took up photography was so you could be BEHIND the camera at all times? Self portraiture seems to »
It’s that time again! TGIF!! Our theme this week is: Blur There’s nothing I like more than some good blur. One of the classic signature looks of a Holga photograph is the subtle (or sometimes not so subtle) effect of blur. The blur can be created intentionally as well and used to create »
We are pleased to announce a series of reviews and techniques from Gabriel Velasco, AKA Flickr’s GimelVav. Gabriel as a long history of experimenting with toy cameras and sharing his incredible wealth of knowledge with the Flickr community. Published with his permission, we present his reviews and techniques for the first time outwith of Flickr in order for these great articles to reach a larger audience. His first article is a review of the DIY 35mm camera kit.
It’s that time again! TGIF!! Our theme this week is: Black and White Spring is in full bloom in my half of the world and the colors are beautiful. There is something though about the mood of a B&W photo that just gets to me. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend – »
Thomas Debiec from the Linkedin Holga Group is conducting a Holga survey, and your input is requested! If you have a few minutes, click here to go directly to the survey.
We will be sure to let you know the results when they are compiled!
It’s that time again! TGIF!! Our theme, in honor of ‘Roid Week is: Holgaroid These Holgaroid photos were selected from the photos uploaded to Flickr from February til now. We suggest clicking through to that person’s Flickr page to leave a comment and check out the rest of their photos.
Still Life w- Found Portrait2 by dogseat
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Holgapalooza 2010 Deadline Approaches!
The deadline for www.holgapalooza.com is just around the corner! Here is a reminder of this year’s Summer Contest Festivus!
Fun in the Sun-Printing
Some time late last year (OK, Christmas), I got a present called “Sun-Print Paper”. This stuff is basically sold as a “toy” to parents who probably want their kids to get off their console, get out the house, and take in some Sunshine or else.
How to make Cog-Pano’s on your Holga
First things first. The image above was shot on my Holga, and I only manipulated digitally by way of turning it black & white and adding my copyright symbol. Otherwise, this is shown exactly as it was shot, with the image stretching its way across the film plain in a nice wide panoramic and covering [...]
