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@chriszueger.bsky.social
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I'm sitting on 35 exposures. Posting film photography content on my youtube: www.youtube.com/@chriszueger Hey! I really did post something on www.instagram.com/talesbychris

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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Lazy summer light on the garden fence. #filmphotography #analogphotography #mediumformat #kodak #zurich
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Kodak Gold on an ordinary Zurich street corner. #filmphotography #analogphotography #mediumformat #kodak #zurich
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Stepped promenade and the river in summer light. #filmphotography #analogphotography #mediumformat #kodak #zurich
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
A wooden pavilion resting in summer grass. #filmphotography #analogphotography #mediumformat #kodak #zurich
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
the floodlight watched over an empty court. nothing moved but the heat. #filmphotography #analogphotography #mediumformat #kodak #zurich
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
the sprinklers kept the grass alive while the city baked. #filmphotography #analogphotography #mediumformat #kodak #zurich
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
the limmat running low and brown under a 37° sky. even the river felt tired. #filmphotography #analogphotography #river #zurich #switzerland
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
an old factory left to the sun. heat cracks everything eventually. #filmphotography #analogphotography #urbangaze #zurich #switzerland
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
old brick, bleached by a hundred summers. this one was the hottest. #filmphotography #analogphotography #oldtown #zurich #switzerland
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
the courtyard trees did their best. dappled shade, one degree cooler. #filmphotography #analogphotography #nature #zurich #switzerland
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
a blue wall and nowhere to hide. zürich, heat wave. #filmphotography #analogphotography #35mm #streetphotography #zurich #switzerland #urbangaze #believeinfilm
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
when it hits 37°, the whole city goes to the river. #filmphotography #analogphotography #35mm #zurich #switzerland #believeinfilm #photographersofbluesky #river
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Job hunting is a roller coaster: slow climb, then a too-fast drop—with no guarantee of how long, only that it will end. “No” isn’t a verdict on your worth; it’s part of the ride toward the eventual “yes.” s.kdprt.de/cDXqTk
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The roller coaster always ends - Down the Road
Finding work is a roller coaster of nos before the yes -- and unless you're incredibly lucky, there's no way around it, only through it.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Panoramic photography is back in a big way—shooters are revisiting panoramic methods and workflows, including a Hasselblad approach. Consistent framing and smart stitching/exposure choices help prevent visible seams across the wide view. s.kdprt.de/nZrhhd
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Shooting Pano on a Hasselblad
I decided to give the old Xpan Mask another go after a giant dump of 16 inches of snow in early March, shooting in my back yard.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Andrea Di Luca shares standout images and working thoughts from testing LomoChrome Metropolis film—plus what it means to stay active in the Lomography Community. Material choice shapes output, and community feedback can steer future shooting decisions. s.kdprt.de/7FYXNz
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Lomography - Andrea Di Luca's Visual Diary of Endless Weekends
Community member Andrea, who has been trying out the LomoChrome Metropolis film, shares some of his best shots with us as well as his thoughts on the film, and on being part of the Lomography Community.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Antonis Ntinos creates dream-like visuals with the Joseph Petzval 35mm f/2 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens—swirling, time-slowed bokeh thanks to focus-linked effects. Want controlled separation and character? Expect to focus deliberately. s.kdprt.de/n7cs6V
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Lomography - Antonis Ntinos on Crafting Dreamscapes with the Joseph Petzval 35mm f/2 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens
Musician and photographer Antonis Ntinos reflects on his experience with Joseph Petzval 35mm f/2 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens — a story of swirling bokeh, dreamy visions, and the art of slowing down time.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Skyview Aerial Camera used a 35mm setup for aerial work—35mmc’s collection trail traces back to early 35mm experimentation. For collectors, a reminder: small-format systems quickly found specialized, real-world roles. s.kdprt.de/maz4X3
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Skyview Aerial Camera - 35mmc started the quest
Not expecting any luck in finding one, I was surprised to see there was a camera listed on an auction site as Skyview aerial camera
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Ilford now sells Pan F+ cut sheets in 4x5 and 8x10. Kodak also folded large-format films/bulk rolls into distribution (Ektapan 100/400, Ektacolor Pro 160/400, Tri-X). Big, near-simultaneous shifts—watch the supply chain. s.kdprt.de/BDYfB3
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Ilford, Kodak, and Optik Oldschool announce new large format film products within days of each other.
Ilford’s new cut of the Pan F+ film is now available in 4x5 and 8x10 sheet sizes — by popular demand, as the company stated on their Instagram. Meanwhile, Kodak has folded its range of large format films and bulk rolls into its own distribution, which includes Ektapan 100 & 400 (formerly, T-Max) in 4x5 and 100’, Ektacolor Pro 160 & 400 (formerly, Portra) in 4x5 and 8x10, as well as Kodak Tri-X in 4x5, 5x7, 8x10… #editorial
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Updated Kodak Ektar 100 review: same emulsion after nearly a decade, now with improved box context, shooting insights, more photos, and added sources. A useful reference to calibrate expectations as gear and technique evolve. s.kdprt.de/ym3EuF
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Updated: “Kodak Ektar 100 Film Review.”
I’ve been shooting with this film for nearly a decade. The emulsion remains the same, but the box design and my skills have evolved. I’ve rewritten my review of this film with more photos, better insights, and more sources: #editorial
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
In the 1950s, SR 46 (Van Buren St) and SR 135 met in central Nashville, Indiana: turn right to Main St for a concurrency with southbound SR 135; go straight to join northbound SR 135. The 1965 46/135 alignment likely eased through-traffic. s.kdprt.de/uLHc3P
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State Roads 46 and 135 in Nashville, Indiana, in the 1950s - Down the Road
A look at how two highways have been reconfigured in and around Nashville, Indiana.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Valoi easy35 is a simple, capable film negative scanning system that mounts on a DSLR lens with tubes, a film holder, and a light source—making repeatable workflows easier. Less guesswork, but alignment still matters for reliable results. s.kdprt.de/eMeNKc
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Valoi easy35 - How this film negative scanning system improves your workflow, and in anticipation of the v.2 …
I’m a big fan of the easy35 system from Finnish company Valoi which has really improved my film negative scanning workflow.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Choi Hung Estate’s redevelopment is underway. Kongcept documents its architectural and historical significance through local neighborhood stories and culture—helping preserve built-environment narratives and reduce loss of community identity during chan… s.kdprt.de/cgsDC4
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Lomography - Beyond Rainbows: The Architecture of Hong Kong's Choi Hung Estate Through the Eyes of the Local Community
With the redevelopment plan of Choi Hung Estate underway, we talk to cultural organization Kongcept to rediscover the architectural and historical relevance, as well as neighborhood stories and local culture of the famed infrastructure.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Use film to make landscapes more creative by using adventurous framing, thoughtful composition, and nature-driven experimentation. Film’s slower pace rewards careful planning, turning spontaneous scenes into deliberate images. 220/280 s.kdprt.de/6MV7Ub
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How to Shoot More Creative Landscapes on Film » Shoot It With Film
Want to get more creative with your landscapes? We're exploring how to shoot experimental landscapes on film...
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Darkroom exposure control can fail at the worst time: late sessions, great negatives, yet no reliable exposure. When the right timer didn’t exist, a purpose-built solution enabled repeatable testing and dialing-in—no endless filter/time iterations. s.kdprt.de/KBex5C
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ΔStop - The Darkroom Timer I Had to Build Because the Right One Didn't Exist
When you're ready for a dedicated tool, the ΔStop is available at deltastoptimer.com, where you'll find the open source files to build your own
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Spring reborn behind the lens—hikes, picnics, cycling, and verdant flora captured with a Daguerreotype Acromat 2.9/64 Art Lens. Dive into our community gallery and get inspired: s.kdprt.de/ncgmg8 #AnalogPhotography #FilmPhotography
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Lomography - Community Gallery: Spring of Rebirth
From activities like hiking, cycling, and picnics to creative shots of flora with the Daguerreotype Acromat 2.9/64 Art Lens, this springtime we gain inspiration from the different ways our Community has been capturing the verdant season.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Kosmo Foto has launched Direktor, a limited-edition bulk-rolled film with a cinematic look. It’s not sold in shops or via the Kosmo Foto website—so if your production depends on it, plan ahead. s.kdprt.de/QbZRyk
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Introducing Kosmo Foto’s new film – Direktor
The first batch of Kosmo Foto Direktor is limited to less than 300 rolls – you’ll be able to buy it at the Photographica camera fair in London on Sunday 17 May (Pic: Stephen Dowling) In…
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Takeshi Shimizu revives the 19th-century calotype process—handling history first-hand through chemical patience, real challenge, and real reward. Ready to go analog? s.kdprt.de/sAEkvq #analogphotography #calotype
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Lomography - Holding History Itself: Creating Calotypes with Takeshi Shimizu (@t_sechs)
Photographer Takeshi Shimizu revives the 19th-century photographic process of calotypes in his alternative analogue experiments. In this interview, he shares the challenges and rewards of this process, and the excitement of experiencing history first-hand.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Moving across California meant new jobs, new climate—and letting go of old stuff. But those mounted prints held tight; this 3-shot story looks at how analog memories survive the shuffle. #filmphotography #analogue s.kdprt.de/mY99wh
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Memories - A 3-Shot Story
I don’t know what the penalty is for a guy to impersonate a priest, but from what Steve related to me about the encounter, it was a risk worth taking.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Bleach bypass is a simple film development trick—get techniques, samples, and recipes for better results (including color-negative know-how). s.kdprt.de/SFXbmN #filmphotography #analogprocess
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Bleach Bypass: A Guide for Film Photographers
Bleach bypass is a relatively simple film development technique that creates rich blacks, low saturation, and increased contrast. In this article, I’ll share techniques, samples, and recipes for better bleach-bypass results on film. You will need to know how to develop colour-negative film at home  (it’s not that hard!) and have a development kit with separate bleach and fix (no blix) or an extra black-and-white fixer.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Optik Oldschool released OptiColour 200 in 4x5 sheets—first new LF color-negative film since 2010, and priced under $100, making it one of the cheapest options out there. #largeformat #analogphotography s.kdprt.de/SYFEQE
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Optik Oldschool releases the German-made OptiColour 200 in 4x5 sheets.
This is the first completely new large format colour-negative film product since 2010¹ and the first for this German film manufacturer². Priced just under $100/25, this is also the cheapest colour-negative LF option. #editorial
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
In May, In the Frame asks you to shoot celebrations in motion—freezing the energy, rhythm, and emotion of an event in one image. Motion blur can add meaning, but clarity is key so the moment reads. s.kdprt.de/pdebYH
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Lomography - In the Frame: Festivities in Motion
Our monthly photography prompt series, In the Frame, calls on our Community to shoot celebrations in motion this May! How do you capture the essence of a celebration in one image?
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Lomography’s instant cameras come in mini, square, and wide formats—each with different attachment options and creative strengths. Pick the format that fits your intended framing; mismatched features can limit your composition and style. s.kdprt.de/YpxmnK
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Lomography - Go Mini, Square or Wide: A Complete Guide to Lomography's Instant Camera Lineup
Looking for the best instant camera for your style? In this comparison guide, we go over each Lomography instant camera's creative strengths, and review the attachments and features across the mini, square, and wide formats.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
A “good” 35mm point-and-shoot isn’t about Leica-level swagger—it’s about lens competence, honest rendering, framing fidelity, and a shooting experience that doesn’t get in your way. #FilmPhotography #PointAndShoot s.kdprt.de/K4z9YX
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What I mean by a “good” point-and-shoot 35mm camera - Down the Road
What makes a point-and-shoot worth keeping: a practical rubric from real use.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Increment Labs’ LMW-V1 turns a wristwatch into a light meter built for film photographers—helping you read quality of light on the go and learn faster. What a clever analog upgrade! s.kdprt.de/AHERLh #filmphotography #analogphotography
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Increment Labs’ LMW-V1 is a watch that will also help you take film photos
The watch shows aperture, ISO and shutter speed information alongside the time and date (All pics: Increment Labs) Have you ever wanted a light meter that was always to hand? Increment Labs might h…
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Writer’s block meets film magic: this ode to the Holga 120pan embraces imperfections, proving that the “messy” results are part of the point. Read the story—then shoot something flawed on purpose. s.kdprt.de/X4tfDb #FilmPhotography #AnalogPhotography
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Holga 120pan - Not Another Holga Story - An Ode to Imperfection
I am no God, nor Master of this plastic box. Every time I take it out of the bag to use it, I tell myself I don’t know what I am doing
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
“May Day Memories,” behind-the-camera shots —raw, nostalgic analog magic. s.kdprt.de/92PnwU #AnalogPhotography #FilmPhotography
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Lomography - Time Capsule from 1983: May Day Memories by @tneumanas
In this Time Capsule from 1983, Taggart (@tneumanas) reflects on some of his earliest works behind the camera, documenting May Day celebrations as an aspiring teenage photographer.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Press Freedom Day: Rena Effendi and Nana Buxani ask the real question—does film still matter in photojournalism today? Dive into how analog shapes contemporary visual storytelling. s.kdprt.de/8e4HLq #Photojournalism #AnalogPhotography
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Lomography - In Depth: Photojournalists Rena Effendi & Nana Buxani on Film's Relevance in Contemporary Visual Storytelling
Does film still matter in visual storytelling? This Press Freedom Day, we explore the role of film in the profession of photojournalism through its history and current application, as told through the lens of photojournalists Rena Effendi and Nana Buxani.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
In a Rochester basement, Mark Osterman and France Scully Osterman are handcrafting 1920s-style black-and-white film. s.kdprt.de/8ggGLr #FilmPhotography #AnalogPhotography
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The husband and wife creating a 1920s-style black-and-white film in their basement
The film is intended to look as close as possible to the fine-grained, low-ISO films used in the 1920s (All pics: Courtesy Scully & Osterman) In a basement in Rochester, New York, a husband and…
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Kate the Earthling’s first rolls on the Lomo MC-A capture sweeping landscapes and shifting light—raw, analog, and beautifully in motion. s.kdprt.de/nAyZ63 #filmphotography #analogphotography
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Lomography - Sweeping Landscapes & Shifting Light — Artist Kate Shooltz with the Lomo MC-A
Kate Shooltz, also known as Kate the Earthling, shares nature and landscape images from her first few rolls with the Lomo MC-A 35 mm Film Camera, her first foray into the format.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Spring in the city 🌸 Magnolias against a bright blue sky — exactly why I keep shooting film. The way analog renders those soft pinks feels right. What does spring look like where you are? #filmphotography #analogphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilm #natureonfilm
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Dreamy, experimental results on film. #analogphotography #filmphotography s.kdprt.de/8ppdZc
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SuperPanos - a creative photography technique just right for film
The simplest approach is staying in one spot, take images from left to right with partial advancing of the film in between each exposure
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A one-shot story from 35mmc. Analog moments, living memory: s.kdprt.de/88ZQq6 #35mm #FilmPhotography
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"All Being Well" - One Shot Story
Photography differentiates itself from other art forms in it's ability to capture a place and time. This ability is so strong that it can capture the absence of something.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
“Go just for the close-ups!” Marijo Zupanov stuns at Paris Fashion Week with the bold, loud Half-Frame Lomourette s.kdprt.de/ngKP4M #filmisnotdead #analogphotography
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Lomography - “Go just for the close-ups!”: Marijo Zupanov with the Half-Frame Lomourette at the Paris Fashion Week
Buckle up because Marijo Zupanov is back. Step into the world of the Slovenian photographer who absolutely loves everything bold, loud, and fashion. Rick Owens' show at the Paris Fashion Week on Half Frame Lomourette is here to dazzle.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Spring on film 🌸 There is something about magnolias against a clear blue sky that just begs to be shot on analog. What are you shooting this spring? #filmphotography #analogphotography #filmisnotdead #natureonfilm #shootfilm #believeinfilm #thefilmcommunity #landscapephotography #exploretocreate
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
From GUI history myths to 1950s Kodachromes and a deep-dive Minolta shootout—plus camera nerd picks like the Argus CC and Kolar Kola. Dive in: s.kdprt.de/aB34VE #filmphotography #cameracollection
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Recommended reading - Down the Road
The best of this week's blogs - the ones I follow, anyway.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Alfie’s BOXX camera is coming—an in-field paper development kit built around Pocket Darkroom sealing holders, so you can shoot and develop on location with a handmade wooden setup. #AnalogPhotography #FilmPhotography s.kdprt.de/66AzTC
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Alfie is launching the BOXX camera with an in-field paper development kit.
British camera maker, best-known for a half-frame point-and-shoot with an interchangeable lens turret (TYCH) is about to launch a Kickstarter campaign for a handmade wooden camera, designed to develop images in the field¹ via the Pocket Darkroom sealing paper holders. #editorial
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Beautiful images by Edith Tudor-Hart. s.kdprt.de/RcYL3M
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The Hidden History of a British Female Photographer Turned Soviet Agent
She was a leading British documentary photographer - and a Soviet agent.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I really want a hassleblad now... petapixel.com/2026/05/01/a-look-at-…
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A Look at One of the Most Beautiful Cameras Hasselblad Ever Released
Lunar luxury.
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
found this street with good light and the magnolia was just there #filmphotography #analog #35mm #filmisnotdead
Two blue bicycles parked on a paved path leading to a house with wooden exterior, large blooming magnolia tree in foreground, flower beds and trimmed bushes, sunny day with clear blue sky
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Chris @chriszueger.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
walked out into the field and this happened 📸 Mamiya 7 II 🔭 Mamaiya 65mm 🎥 Opticolor 200 #filmphotography #analog #35mm #filmisnotdead
A lone figure walks along a dirt path through a vast open field, with bright blue skies and bright sunlight. In the background, rolling hills and a sparse tree line. A single bare tree stands prominently in the foreground.
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