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The art of Lomography
Taken by Satomi with a Diana F+ loaded with Fuji Provia 100 film in Los Angeles.
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The Lomography Gallery Store LA is centrally located on Santa Monica Blvd in the heart of West Hollywood. It has two levels of Lomographic products and it features a 17,000 image LomoWall (seen in picture). If you're curious to learn more about the art of Lomography, the shop also offers a variety of workshops and events where you can learn about new analogue tips, tricks and techniques.
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The art of Lomography
The art of Lomography
Lomography allows photographers to move from one end of the spectrum to the other…from digital precision to less focused spontaneity. And it’s giving everyone who likes to take pictures a chance to go back to the basics.
There’s a lomographic event in LA tomorrow. Michelle McIlroy is regional manager for the Lomography Gallery Store in West Hollywood. She talks to KPCC's Steve Julian about the event and what lomography is all about.
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