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Happy Birthday Holgablog!

Posted on November 16, 2009 under News By Andrew(Admin) 7

Yay! Holgablog turned 1 a few weeks ago! We have come a long way in a year, from a small grotty blog to one of the most visited toy camera sites on the net. The site wouldn’t have become what we now see without the contribution of some of the best toy camera writers on the net (or in real life!), so I would personally like to thank them all for their awesome articles over the last year. I would also like to thank you, the readers, for continuing to stick with us, sharing your views, and creating the community we have now.

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holgablog on twitter!

Posted on June 16, 2009 under News By Veronica 7

that’s right, holgablog is now on twitter!  well, the holgablog authors are.  follow holgablog on twitter for blog updates, upcoming stories, potentially film related links, rants in under 140 characters and more! comment with your twitter id so holgablog can follow you… not as creepy as it sounds, i promise! also, holgablog on twitter is currently looking »

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film swap!

Posted on June 13, 2009 under Photography By Veronica 6

At long last, here is the first holgablog collaborative double exposure, aka film swap.  arne shot a roll of shanghai GP3 100 film in riga, latvia with his holga, then sent it to me all the way in minneapolis, minnesota, USA to double expose.  each of these is a double exposure, although some are difficult »

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Want to be/nominate a featured Photographer of the Month?

Posted on March 27, 2009 under POTM By Andrew(Admin) 1

Holgablog will be soon starting a new monthly article featuring a chosen photographer every month. There are two ways to feature: 1.If you would like to have your photographs shown, along with a brief bio/interview, email submissions@holgablog.com with a link to some of your stuff. 2.If you would like to nominate someone else’s photography, email submissions@holgablog.com with your »

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Introducing…Dave

Posted on March 23, 2009 under Meet the Team By Dave 1

My journey into the world of film photography began in February 08, and a typically rainy Saturday in Glasgow. While at the Barras (a market full of just about everything) I noticed a box stuffed to the brim with black, boxy, interesting looking objects. As I got closer I realised it was full of old cameras, »

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