Lomography Geek

Oh, Diana and Holga, how I love thee.

That’s right – even if I hear a whisper of the names Holga or Diana, I can’t help but perk my ears up in hopes of catching a tale or two about them. Of course, I’m not referring to actual women (I’m married, people!), but more of two of the coolest plastic pieces of greatness that I could imagine. If you haven’t heard of ‘em before, they’re worth a Google search or two that way you can get a better feel for what I’m talking about. In a nutshell, they’re toy cameras that originated in the 60s and 80s and started the whole lomography movement. Being cheap film cameras (medium format 120), they phased out for a while, but they’re not one of those crazy cult-classics that trendy kids like. Basically, if you’re into high-contrast, unpredictable photos, then these little gems are for you. Perfectionists beware: if you’re the type that’s into perfectly composed, supremely balanced photos, then this camera is for you! Not really because you’re going to get what you’ve been thinking is right, but because it’s going to to push you out of your little box of boredom and mediocrity.  Enough with the chitchat! Let’s check out the goods!

Basically, the possibilities are endless and one should defintitely consider investing $60 and $20 in film just to try it out. Whether you’re looking for something new, or have never given photography a thought, you cannot go wrong with these little ladies. It can’t hurt, right?