Embracing the Unexpected with Lomography's Golden Rules #8 and #9

Sometimes you don't need to understand a picture to feel it. I didn't have much technical knowledge when I started film photography, since I mainly used point-and-shoot cameras which did all the thinking for me. Some of my most memorable photos were taken during a night out in Tokyo. I was aimlessly taking pictures of different moments, trying to capture the atmosphere of what I was feeling. The result was something breathtaking yet abstract. The grain of the film mixed with the motion blur of the revolving lights and sea of people created a feeling I could sense through the photo, despite being unable to see everything clearly.

These photos embody Lomography's Golden Rules 8 and 9. Many of us unconsciously embrace these rules, especially when taking photos at parties, concerts, or raves. The images inevitably have a lot of motion blur, and capture moments that catch us off guard. Embracing these images is something I learned over time and with the help of the Lomography community, who's photos have always encompassed these rules wholeheartedly. Let’s take a look at some unexpected results shared by the community.

Lomography's Golden Rules 8 and 9 tell us that You don’t have to know beforehand what you captured on film or Afterwards either. These rules reinforce the idea of being accepting of all types of images that one can produce through analogue photography.

Whether you're a curious beginner or a longtime film shooter, analogue photography can be challenging and there will be times when we miscalculate shutter speeds, get imprecise light meter readings, or the elements outside of our control will result in imperfect images. Although we strive to capture the perfect photo, there is still beauty in something abstract and incomprehensible. These unplanned photos may be disheartening at first, but as time goes by, we come to accept them as a part of our journey into the world of analogue photography, creating images that reflect our unique understanding and perspective.

It's important to feel comfortable with the images we capture and to be open to taking risks in order to foster creative growth. Trying out the more experimental film offerings like the Fantome Kino 8 which may require a longer exposure time than you're used to or Lomography Redscale XR to juxtapose cooler scenes with its warm tones are some ways to embrace unexpected results. Placing the Diana Multi Pinhole Operator in the most unlikely of places or mixing and matching the bulb and multi-exposure modes of cameras like the LomoApparat or Lomo’Instant Square Glass to create interesting layers in one picture will truly help you to embrace the unknown.

Experimentation is at the heart of Lomography, and we want to encourage you to welcome it. If you're feeling stuck, remember that we have a variety of film stocks and cameras that can help bring your wildest ideas to life, even if those ideas don't come out as planned. Take some time to examine your images and share your most unexpected and creative results – we can't wait to see what you come up with!

Remember to take time and remind yourselves of the 10 Golden Rules of Lomography. What's the most unforgettable picture you've ever taken? Tell us down below!

written by rocket_fries0036 on 2023-12-15 #gear #culture #motion-blur #diana-multi-pinhole-operator #happy-accident #experimental-photography #lomography-redscale-xr #fantome-kino-8 #lomoapparat #lomography-golden-rule-8 #lomography-golden-rule-9