So I got a Holga. And it’s a lot of fun.

July 9, 2009

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In anticipation of lots of beach time over July 4th weekend, I went ahead and purchased a Holga (early b-day present, tee hee!). Huge difference between film and my altered, wannabe digital files below. In fact, these shots just make my fake ones look downright cheesy, and now I feel as if I had food stuck in my teeth but no one said anything. The old-fashioned way is much better, don’t you think?

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15 Comments

  1. Comment by Mom on July 9, 2009 4:53 am

    Honey bunny – what in the world is a HOLGA? Can’t wait to see all of you next week …. I’m so excited !!!

  2. Comment by Ashley Thalman Photo on July 9, 2009 6:52 am

    yes you did!

  3. Comment by Faith on July 9, 2009 6:59 am

    Yay! These are great. I love the quality of depth. I’m looking forward to seeing more.

    I love my holga. My only problem is that sometimes I forget to take off the lens cap. :(

  4. Comment by Jessica Marie on July 9, 2009 7:00 am

    I’m really loving the last picture!

  5. Comment by Shirley on July 9, 2009 8:45 am

    Is Holga the name of that really large woman sitting in the sand behind Ryan?

  6. Comment by redaccordion on July 9, 2009 9:03 am

    Any tips on where to develop 120 film? I’ve looked but don’t want to shell out $20 for 12 exposures.

  7. Comment by kristen on July 9, 2009 9:14 am

    ditto what is it aside from a camera, that much i could figure out?????

  8. Comment by dana on July 9, 2009 9:23 am

    Very cool. Congrats!
    Really fun seeing you the other day. What a random passing by.

  9. Comment by Jenn on July 9, 2009 10:05 am

    Redaccordian: I was very fortunate in finding a photography studio down the street from me that processes 120 film. This guy charged me only $8/per roll of 12, and $6 to put my two rolls onto CD. I didn’t get prints. Now those are really pricey at .90 cents a photo

    Kristen: Holgas are these cheapy, toy-like cameras known for light leaks, blurry images, and vignetting.

    Dana: It was neat running into you! Sorry my attention was divided on my meandering kids. One day, we’ll have to do a SoCal artist/crafter/blogger meetup!

  10. Comment by Michelle on July 9, 2009 10:42 am

    Neat-o. I want one.

  11. Comment by Ash on July 9, 2009 1:04 pm

    Love the look the new camera gives!! I miss prints like that… Fun idea!

  12. Comment by rachel chinn on July 9, 2009 6:41 pm

    what is a holgie?! whatever it is i want it cause those pictures look right for a catalog or something!

  13. Comment by Stacie on July 9, 2009 9:07 pm

    Cool pictures! I’m really loving the last one.

  14. Comment by Melissa on July 10, 2009 5:38 pm

    I love your pictures! Ever since my sister-in-law bought the Diana camera from OU, I’ve been thinking I need another film camera. Preferably one with cool imperfections like a holga or pinhole cameras.

  15. Comment by dawn suzette on July 10, 2009 6:51 pm

    What fun! New “toys” are the best! And a prefect place to give it a go… at the beach! I do miss film just a little!

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