How to Succeed in Lomography
Do you think you are a good lomographer (photographer), but still don’t know how to become successful as a professional or a hobbyist?
If so, it is time to educate yourself with the basic photography techniques, do’s and dont’s, how to use the camera the right way, and what makes a picture a good picture.
If you are new to lomography and do not know how to become a successful lomographer, you have plenty of opportunities to brush up your skills and beat the competitors out there. Whether you are a professional lomographer or doing it as a hobby, techniques needed to help you succeed will be the same.
Instructions
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Make camera your best buddy
Your camera should be your best buddy. Since the camera you use to take pictures helps you earn money or makes you happy as a hobbyist, it needs to be treated like your best friend. Take it everywhere you go. If you carry the camera with you all the time, you can take lots of random pictures.
For instance, if you are going out to dinner, take the camera along and you might get a chance to take a photo of something unique and unusual. -
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Do not think too much
If you want to become a good lomographer, stop thinking too much. Take a photo the moment you decide to take it, as delaying will make you lose your focus, and the moment.
Guidelines laid out by experienced lomographers say that the most random picture is the best picture. Although precision counts and carefully-taken pictures grab attention, but casual pictures can sometimes make you the best lomographer. -
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Experiment with different cameras
Lomography cameras come in different types and vary when it comes to effect and result. However, you should be able to use every type of lomo camera as you might need them according to the situation. Some of the most popular lomography cameras are Supersampler, Fisheye, Colorsplash and Rocket Sprocket. -
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Interact with other lomographers
After you have experimented with lomography cameras and created a portfolio, it is time to get in touch with other lomographers. You can join local lomographers’ clubs and share your work with others. Have you portfolio assessed by experienced lomographers. -
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Start a blog or website
In order to expand your work and let the world see your pictures more closely, you can start a blog or create a website. Use the blog and website to feature your pictures. Blogging will help you interact with other lomographers.