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Laurens

@laurenswillis.bsky.social
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He/him "un-British" Snapshot photographer Film | Digital | Alt-process Co-organiser of Worldwide Half-Frame Photography Day Creator of the Half Frame Camera World Cup #hfcwc26 linktr.ee/laurenswillis

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Maureen Bond @maureenbond.bsky.social · 16h
#HolgaWeek2026 is over. It's time to process, scan, edit (lightly), and submit your winning Holga photos. Submission deadline is Nov 8. Form @ holgaweek.com/form #HolgaWeek #Holga120 #Holga135 #HolgaPinhole #filmphotography #believeinfilm
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 23h
Here are a few digital snaps from my Holga Week photowalk. These were made with an adapted CCTV lens on my little Sony.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Holga Week daily posting day 7. Lacock Abbey, a special place in photography history. #holgaweek
Black and white film photograph of a tree partially framing a view of Lacock Abbey.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Holga Week daily posting day 6. Chiba prefecture, Japan. #holgaweek
Colour film photograph of terraced rice fields in Japan
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Holga Week daily posting, day 5. The Quiraing, Isle of Skye. #holgaweek
Colour film pinhole photograph of the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A digital frame from my photowalk on Saturday. I'll probably change my mind but right now this is my favourite picture of the big yellow windfarm jackets in Leith - or at least their reflections on the surface of the water. #sharemondays2026
Colour photograph of rippled yellow reflections from massive windfarm jackets, on the surface of the dark blue water in the Albert Dock Basin, where the Water of Leith meets the harbour and Firth of Forth.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Holga Week daily posting, day 4. Back in Italy with this fab Cinquecento. #holgaweek
Colour film photograph of a blue Fiat cinquecento on the streets of Firenze.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Day 3 of Holga Week daily posting. The ever-stunning Isle of Skye, with the Holga 120WPC. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #holgaweek
Colour film pinhole photograph in 6x12 format of an autumn scene on the Isle of Skye. Clear blue sky reflected in the sea loch skiing with the orange hues of the hills.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Holga Week photowalk gear check ✅ #holgaweek
Colour photograph of 6 people's arms and hands holding their Holga and other lo-fi cameras on a photowalk.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
My kit for today's Holga Week photowalk. 📷 Holga 120 GFN with *optical lens* 📷 Sony NEX-3n with 35/1.7 CCTV lens 🎥 DJI Osmo Nano 🎞️ XP2, Gold, Kentmere 100
Colour photograph of a Holga, a Sony mirrorless camera, and a small video camera on a table
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Holga Week day 2. Cragside #holgaweek
Black and white film photograph of Cragside House
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Seeing as it's Holga Week now, I'll try to post one of my favourites each day. We start in Toscana... 💚🤍❤️ #holgaweek
Colour film photograph of a lone cypress tree in the distance with a dusty road leading toward it, lush green grass and plants line the road
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Yant is... @donkeyislandpress.co.uk · 30/09/2026
I still have some of these pinhole zones for sale a4 44pages. UK £10 Inc post USA £20 Inc post. Drop me a message
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David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan @somewherein.jp · 29/09/2026
Ok, time to get serious about clearing things out. This Mamiya 6 is a lot of fun. Let's call it USD $125, shipping included anywhere in the world. It's always worked great for me, but sold as-is given the age. Happy to answer any questions.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Zoom zoom!
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Still one space left for Saturday's Holga Week photowalk in Leith. Details and sign up: 👇
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Quite like this one from London, a simple metaphor for the wealth gaps in the city (even if that's not exactly what it shows).
Colour photograph of a red brick wall topped with razor wire, behind which can be seen distant tall tower blocks.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Friday stroll along the coastal path in Prestonpans 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Olly Headey 📷 @ollyheadey.com · 26/09/2026
I've released a second edition of my street photography guide to Edinburgh eBook. store.ollyheadey.com/l/edgabk #photography #ebook #edinburgh
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I think there are a fair few Rollei 35 lovers amongst my BlueSky circle, do any of you know a place to get those tiny filters for not silly money?
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hey @eddieapoc.bsky.social sorry if I've missed or forgotten this, but what were your thoughts on the half frame Pentax SLR from Reflx Lab?
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Weymouth snaps.
Colour photograph of a juvenile gull sitting on a crate of fishing bits and bobs on the harbourside Colour photograph of 2 people on deck chairs on a sandy beach with a blue parasol
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
East Lothian snaps from last summer. I've been tidying up my Google Photos which has been a joyful process of stumbling on older images I'd often forgotten about entirely.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Hopefully final update. The owner saw our neighbour's Facebook post and got in touch with her and the vet. He's said he'll get a collar for him. He's not far away so we'll probably see more of him, but hopefully the owner will be a bit more responsible after this.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today we managed to trap him and get him to the vet. He's a Devon Rex, naturally slim but a bit too much, and thankfully he had a microchip but it was still registered to the breeder. If you are missing him or know someone who is, please contact Links Vet in Haddington who are looking after him.
Colour photograph of a sweet little Devon Rex cat in a plastic carrier.
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Maureen Bond @maureenbond.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As Mr.Holga has said, I’m just going to leave this right here… #BelieveInFilm #Holga #FilmPhotography #toycamera #lofi #HolgaWeek2026
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Got a bag of coffee beans in London. The flavour profiles are butterscotch, toasted coconut, lychee, pineapple jam, and papaya, and on first brew the coconut was there with some fruit but will increase dose to see if that brings out more. Could be nice as an iced coffee too.
Colour photograph of a bag of coffee beans named 'Candy' by Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Someone help me, I can't remember what this optimal phenomena is called. I know it's not a sundog, but what is it?
Colour photograph from a moving train window showing the sun and a prism-like effect some distance to its side
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Anyone in or around Prestonpans missing this rather vocal but skinny boy? Has been coming to our garden and our neighbours' gardens a lot recently yelling for food. No collar. Wonder if he's lost... Might have to capture him and take him to vet to scan for a microchip? @lothianloop.bsky.social
Colour photograph of a skinny male cat, maybe Siamese
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Paula Smith @paulasmith.co.uk · 21/09/2026
Some half-frame kids... @donkeyislandpress.co.uk @laurenswillis.bsky.social #wwhfpd #filmphotography
a selfie reflection of 3 people looking at a window in black and white. Taken on a half frame OM Pen EEs and Fomapan 100.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Hey @gavgordontogo.bsky.social can I interest you in a bridge? I'll give you a special price. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Colour photograph of the bridge formerly know as Sandeep's bridge, now known as the Worldwide Half-frame Photography Day team bridge.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It's London, innit.
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📰 "Scotland may have witnessed a landmark moment: for the first time in Edinburgh, cars were outnumbered by bicycles during morning rush hour on a key commuter route... a sign that, as a nation, we are beginning to embrace the health benefits of active travel." www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
People travel by bike on a protected cycle lane on Leith Walk in Edinburgh.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It will surprise nobody that knows me to learn that the first photo I made in London today involved a nondescript street and a cone. 😅
Colour photograph of a green and white cone next to a fenced off construction area on a small street in London.
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ILFORD Photo @ilfordphoto.com · 18/09/2026
How is it Friday already? Time is flying by! After a short break, we had so many incredible images to choose from for this week’s #fridayfavourites. Check out our latest picks: www.ilfordphoto.com/friday-favourit… #fridayfavourites Image ©seltzerphoteaux (IG)
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Sitrep:
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The Hobbit: I'm Going On An Adventure!
Alt: Gif. The Hobbit: I'm Going On An Adventure!
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Some black and white square format for y'all this fine morning.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Holga Week Photowalk in Leith! Saturday 3rd of October, 11am Bring your Holga, or whatever toy/quirky/lo-fi kit you wish, digital welcome too. 📷🎞️ go.pwlk.me/z7py2m36
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Holga Week Photowalk in Leith in Edinburgh | PhotoWalk.Me
Join this photography event in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Saturday 03 October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Photowalk photo walk for photography enthusiasts.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Oooh, check out this guy! 👇 😊😇
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Last week before my half frame photowalk I popped into Stills to get some film and check out their current exhibition, 'Among People' by Jillian Edelstein. For me the work from South Africa resonated strongest, both the early stuff which dated from about the time I was growing up there and the /
Black and white photograph of an exhibition text panel and a framed photograph.Black and white photograph of a black and white photograph in an exhibition.
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Worldwide half-frame photography day @halfframephotoday.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
COMPETITION OPEN! half-frameday.com/submit/ Details on website
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Competition
Submissions for the Competition Photo competition free to enter Photos can be taken from 1-7th Sept 2026 one photo per category categories: People Places Possibilities  Can enter one, two or a…
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Happy half frame Friday! #hff This is Preston Tower in Prestonpans. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 These photos are from the spring, before my Pen-EE was serviced, so you can see the shutter issue in the photo of the laburnum arch. Not got photos back post-service yet but looking forward to seeing a major improvement.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
At the #wwhfpd26 photowalk café stop we were chatting about doing another walk sometime soon. With Holga week looming that seemed an ideal occasion. I've had a think and can suggest either a walk from Dean Village to the Botanics (nice variety, calm route, but possibly dark given trees etc.) or...
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Phone snaps from Saturday's #wwhfpd26 Edinburgh photowalk.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I specifically love that the spec sheet lists the number of exposures for regular, x-pan, and *half frame* shooting. We're winning! 😅🎞️
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Martin Ley aka EmDashMan @emdashman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Hey #filmphotography #believeinfilm friends. I have a job lot of 14 photography books for sale. I’d rather they all went in one go £50 the lot, or £5 each. Can only post 10 pics, so last in reply…
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Worldwide half-frame photography day @halfframephotoday.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
And for the US shop thread less is running a sale. worldwidehalfframephotographyday.threadless.com/designs/half...
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Half the size twice the fun! on Men's T-Shirt – Share your love of half frame with this t-shirt and help us make half frame a day to remember
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Worldwide half-frame photography day @halfframephotoday.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Free UK shipping this weekend order by Sunday Midnight worldwide-half-frame-photography-day.teemill.com
Free UK shipping imageLady wearing half the size twice the fun tahirt
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Heading home. Fun was had! Here's the Edinburgh crew's kit (there were a couple more in bags though). #wwhfpd26
Colour photograph of a circle of photographers holding their half frame cameras.
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Laurens @laurenswillis.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Ready for today's Edinburgh half frame photowalk. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌞📷🎞️ I love that a 3 camera kit can be so compact. 😎
Colour photograph of an Olympus Pen-EE, beta Chroma Click, and a DJI Osmo Nano on a table.
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