lo-mo-graph-y

"Lomography emphasizes casual, snapshot photography. Characteristics such as over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure, blurring, "happy accidents," and alternative film processing are often considered part of the "Lomographic Technique."  Users are encouraged to take a lighthearted approach to their photography, and use these techniques to document everyday life..."


This is the concept of lomography, but the word is really just a commercial trademark of Lomographische AG (Austria) for products and services related to photography.


Anyhow, there are a couple cameras that I have been enamored by for years, especially the Seagull TLR, that are the key to taking great "lomographic" photos.  I own a Holga, but have only recently discovered the Diana.  The price range for the latter two is fairly inexpensive, but when you start looking at something like the Seagull you can expect to spend at least a couple hundred bucks.

Seagull TLR

Diana

Holga

Here are a couple photos that give you an idea of what is so special about lomography:

I think that I will start documenting at least some of my memories with a uniqueness that can only be found by exploring the world of lomography.  This will be one of my goals for the next year, and hopefully this post will serve as a permanent reminder to follow through.