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Why do you shoot film?

holgadirect — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:50:35 +0000

By Japan Camera Hunter (aka Bellamy). Originally posted HERE This is a question I am often asked, by photographers and non-photographers alike. And the question is quite easy to answer, in theory. But the more I think about it the more I ask myself, just why do I shoot film? Well, I shoot film because [...]

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Fujifilm increases film prices and changes packaging

holgadirect — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:56:20 +0000

By Rick The latest news from Fujifilm is out and unfortunately it is not good for us film shooters. Fujifilm is announcing that it will increase the prices of photographic films worldwide by ‘at least’ double digits. Effective from April 2013 onwards the prices will increase. Citing the continuously decreasing demand and the high cost [...]

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Best Online Portfolios for Photographers and Designers

Cori — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:32:00 +0000

It is now essential for every aspiring professional photographer or designer to have an online portfolio. Fortunately, over the past few years, many paid and free options have made it easy to open an online showcase. We’ve gone through the best and worst and here are our recommendations to create your very own online gallery. [...]

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Holga – A Romance

Ana Filipa Quintao — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:32:50 +0000

It started with a documentary on the series “Bali, Island of the Spirits” by photographer John Stanmeyer. The space where I was disappeared and suddenly I was in Bali, completely absorbed in that world. Immersed in those pictures, I fell in love with Holga, through this excellent work. And since then, whenever I see pictures [...]

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Win a Holga iPhone Case and Lens Cover

holgadirect — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:26:59 +0000

Here’s your chance to get the iPhone case you’ve been waiting for. The Holga iPhone Case and Lens Filter brings substance and style in one sweet package. Featured on sites like CNET, engadget, Wired, BoingBoing, Gizmodo and many more, this will be the prize of your Holga treasure chest. The winner can choose between a case for [...]

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Win a Twin Lens Reflex Camera

holgadirect — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:04:53 +0000

Love DIY and photography? Here’s your chance to combine them in one amazing package. Just Enter our FREE to enter contest using the handy widget below to win this amazing Twin Lens Reflex Camera from Recesky. The more steps you complete on the widget the more entries you will get so ‘Like’ us on Facebook, [...]

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Like Holga Direct on Facebook and Win a 35mm Film Box

holgadirect — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:00:03 +0000

View the 35mm Film Box in the Holga Direct Shop.

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Yikes! Facebook swallows our posts! FIX HERE!

holgadirect — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 06:28:59 +0000

Here at HolgaDirect HQ we’re really happy with our Facebook page and love engaging with the community of photographers and followers that choose to ‘Like’ our page. We hope each of you enjoy reading our facebook posts and seeing the images that we think are interesting or fun enough to share. We’ve had a lot [...]

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FREE Shipping arrives at HolgaDirect!

holgadirect — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:39:22 +0000

We have some great news to tell you about our online store! As we all know there is a little ‘Holiday’ coming up around the corner and one that entails buying gifts for friends and family. We think we have some great gift options at the HolgaDirect store but to help make that shopping experience [...]

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An Exclusive HolgaDirect interview with Michael Kenna

holgadirect — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:13:28 +0000

This week we have a very special interview with one of the most internationally acclaimed fine art photographers of the modern era, Michael Kenna. Born in Lancashire, England into a working class family as the youngest of six children, Michael initially trained as a priest before changing direction to Art school at the age of [...]

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