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Everyone has a story, a starting point, a step 1, a beginning. This is mine.

One of my first and most popular Lomographs taken with my Argus A2F.

November 2008 I got my first iPhone. One of the top picture apps at the time was “Camera Bag”. It allowed you to apply many filters to your pictures and included some lomo and holga type filters. This was my step one into the “lomo” look. Although digital Lomo pictures are frowned upon here and now I understand why, this is were my journey begins.

Photo by gnarlyleech

Flash forward 365 days. The Hipstamatic app comes out for the iPhone. I buy it and I am hooked to the hipsta “look” that I get from my pictures (Again this is highly frowned upon by many people here but this is my story). I learned that this hipstamatic “look” was stolen from a form of film photography. Although I grew up with film photography and polaroids, by the time I was old enough to buy my own camera, digital cameras were everywhere. Around the month of February 2010 I started to research holga’s and found out about the Lomo LC-A. I discovered the Lomography website and wanted to take part in this amazing community. I didn’t have a lot of money so I got the cheapest film camera I could get. I bought an Argus A2F on ebay for $10.

Photo by gnarlyleech

My first camera was the Argus A2F, then the Argus C3, my dad’s old Pentax ME super, diana mini, fisheye 2. Then I found a steal, a broken Lomo LC-A on ebay for $30. It took really good pictures at night, but on bright days the pictures were very underexposed due to the “sticking shutter syndrome”. I couldn’t afford an new LC-A+ at the time so I sold the LC-A and bought an Olympus XA2 for $15 on eBay. This XA2 was my main camera for a long time. It fits in a pocket easily so I took it everywhere. It is a great camera, but I longed for the vignette and tunnel vision that my late great LC-A gave me, so I devised a plan.

Photo by gnarlyleech

Articles! Articles! Articles!!! I wrote and translated as many articles as I could. I won the Harry Hairy third place competition and I talked Lomography guys into giving me piggies instead of the fisheye camera prize. It took a lot of hard work and many late nights but on November 19, 2010; (drum roll please……………. . . . . . .) I bought a Lomo LC-A+. YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!

Photo by gnarlyleech

My first roll of film in the LC-A+ came out amazing. It was everything I dreamed it would be. Amazing pictures. I feel like I am really in the Lomography club now. Before I was just that dude who didn’t have an LC-A+.Now I am on the roster. I am not a bench warmer anymore, I am on the field, playing the game every inning. I’m in for the long haul. Hitting home runs.

Photo by gnarlyleech

Although my photographic journey began 2 years ago, I feel like my lomographic adventure has just begun. So with my Lomo LC-A+ in hand, I will continue down the road to my destination, where ever the path takes me………

Photo by gnarlyleech

Thanks for stopping by :D

написано gnarlyleech

64 комментариев

  1. socialdeath

    nice story! great beginning! congrats on your Lc-a! i had the XA2 before too! great photos!
    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  2. ipdegirl

    ipdegirl

    the XA2 is such a great little camera. cool article!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  3. antibiotyx

    antibiotyx

    wonderful! glad your hardwork paid off.

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  4. mochilis

    mochilis

    Good story!!!!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  5. mightymouse

    mightymouse

    Man. I would have so bought that sick Lc-A from you

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  6. vicuna

    vicuna

    Cool story!! :)

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  7. erinwoodgatesphotography

    erinwoodgatesphotography

    its great to see someone work towards something and achieve it :) great editing with where you put the photos! Just remember its not what you have in your hands its what you have in your head and your heart :)

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  8. javihacefotos

    javihacefotos

    VERY GOOD HISTORY!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  9. spoeker

    spoeker

    LC-A love :)
    and hey I'm still using hipstamatic and I'm also using my digital SLR for concert photography...
    I'm both - analogue and digital but the anologue side is way bigger ;)

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  10. lomoteddy

    lomoteddy

    hahha awesome ! definitely not a bench warmer. :) !!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  11. rav_bunneh

    rav_bunneh

    :O

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  12. hotdustyroads

    hotdustyroads

    huh

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  13. idigtulsa

    idigtulsa

    That was quite a journey my friend... I'm glad you finally made it to where you are now, I wish you luck on getting where you will be later.

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  14. beths

    beths

    Nice story! I understand how people don't like digital on here but in my opinion its more because of the perfectness of the shots- i love how the iphone camera apps make it look NOT digital.
    You are extremely lucky to have both an Iphone AND LCA... i'll keep on dreaming :P

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  15. ministryofvanilla

    ministryofvanilla

    great and honest story =) i know digitally edited lomo pictures are frowned upon but a start is always a start plus, it's always the effect of the pictures and the colors that first captivated us, right i am so saluting you right now for having that amount of hard work and passion my story is only halfway compared to yours - the benchwarmer thing (because i have this syndrome called 'lazy' and 'complacent' =P) hope by reading this i can somehow inspired to push myself congratulations on finding a beginning in an end
    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  16. gnarlyleech

    gnarlyleech

    Thanks for all the nice comments everyone. Much appreciated

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  17. wuxiong

    wuxiong

    Hi, this is a nice and honest true story and I ma so touched by your efforts to work so hard for your dream LC-a. Go further dude, and I wish you all the best and enjoy yourevery lomoday. By the way, I love your Photos a lot. <:))

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  18. theys

    theys

    Very good history,bravo!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  19. plasticpopsicle

    plasticpopsicle

    Congratulations on your LC-A! I now feel like making huge efforts too to get some piggies for an LC-A!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  20. clickiemcpete

    clickiemcpete

    That was fun!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  21. angels_lomo

    angels_lomo

    nice story, awesome photos

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  22. sarahboat

    sarahboat

    Have fun on your lomo path!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  23. warning

    warning

    :D

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  24. fruchtzwerg_hh

    fruchtzwerg_hh

    Wonderful story. Looking forward to see more of your beautiful LC-A pics!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  25. isaacfl

    isaacfl

    and everything started with an i phone, an other great achievement for apple computers :D keep the story going
    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  26. trashpilotin

    trashpilotin

    have fun with your lc-a+, mine arrived yesterday so i understand your excitement :) btw: i really like the hipstamatic app but unfortunatly i can't afford an iphone :(

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  27. wildirismeadow

    wildirismeadow

    really great article! makes me want an LC-A even more.

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  28. eatcpcks

    eatcpcks

    your story is a great one... not so far from mine in some kind of way! that's cool:)

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  29. lihooi

    lihooi

    the first picture is awesome!!!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  30. kevinlj182

    kevinlj182

    Score Gnarly! Great story, I'm happy to see that you persevered over the adversity.

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  31. jeabzz

    jeabzz

    yeah, you've got lot of great shot , nice story :D

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  32. lupo

    lupo

    Happy end !! love it... and greatest shoots too :D Lom'on babe !!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  33. carleightea

    carleightea

    wowza. nice story. i'm still in my beginning stage so it's cool to see something like this happen.
    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  34. i_am_four-eyes

    i_am_four-eyes

    yeah! well-written article and story... nice shots ! Lomo On : )

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  35. naqi

    naqi

    congrats on your lca+!! I hope I can get one too =)

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  36. lo-fi-laydee

    lo-fi-laydee

    nice :D
    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  37. dyluzo

    dyluzo

    very nice !

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  38. yochan

    yochan

    Great story

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  39. stouf

    stouf

    Good job mate !

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  40. gebunnag

    Very nice story !!
    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  41. kneehigh85

    kneehigh85

    This has made me want an LC-A even more now!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  42. atreyuthechild

    atreyuthechild

    cheers for rubbing it in that I don't have an LCA.... but I do love my Diana so all is forgiven ;)
    that first photo is awesome too so I don't know why you felt excluded before.

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  43. jimmyhido

    jimmyhido

    wa~wa~

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  44. coca

    coca

    LC-A is the best!!!! nice article and great pictures :)

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  45. born-to-ruin

    born-to-ruin

    Nice story dude!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  46. phaliyp

    phaliyp

    love your blog!!! ^^

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  47. nicebim

    nicebim

    nice one bro!
    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  48. natalieerachel

    natalieerachel

    Nuts; I loved your story!

    You make me want the LC-A+ even more now :((((

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  49. lakandula

    lakandula

    Looking forward to more and more beautiful lomographs! Keep the lomo passion burning!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  50. homer

    homer

    I'm like you, seeking that day when I can get an LC-A.Good Story.

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  51. gelagoo

    gelagoo

    Nice one! I do have a story to tell as well! http://www.lomograph(…)-my-history

    Thanks for dropping by earlier and letting me know about your story.

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  52. neurodiaz

    neurodiaz

    Great story bro, :D. Lovely shots.

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  53. cptsalek

    cptsalek

    Great pics, great story! :)

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  54. dhuffone

    dhuffone

    Cool story! Now... can I borrow your LC-A? :-)

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  55. antea

    antea

    Ohhhh!!! The lomo and holga type filters are awesome!!
    Very nice story and very beautiful photos!! congratulations! ^_^

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  56. antea

    antea

    Ohhhh!!! The lomo and holga type filters are awesome!!
    Very nice story and very beautiful photos!! congratulations! ^_^

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  57. antea

    antea

    Ohhhh!!! The lomo and holga type filters are awesome!!
    Very nice story and very beautiful photos!! congratulations! ^_^

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  58. antea

    antea

    Sorry! I have a trouble with my comments :(

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  59. holydarkyfied

    holydarkyfied

    Nice article :)

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  60. mrmonsta

    mrmonsta

    Good article and a nice story!

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  61. freezedudul

    freezedudul

    awesome story!! :D

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  62. freckleface

    freckleface

    Good on ya ;) love your pics too

    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  63. yuan15

    yuan15

    good photographs! I like it
    больше 1 года назад · сообщить о спаме
  64. bonetpunya

    bonetpunya

    u r great!!

    10 месяца назад · сообщить о спаме