Comments on: In defence of the Holga http://photocritic.org/in-defence-of-the-holga/ The Photocritic DIY photography projects blog Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:57:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Michelle Bates http://photocritic.org/in-defence-of-the-holga/#comment-49095 Michelle Bates Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:06:17 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2007/in-defence-of-the-holga/#comment-49095 Hi there, Thanks for giving the Holga a little more consideration. Lomo's relationship with the Holga, I think, doesn't really do it any justice. But Holgas have become immensely popular without Lomo's help by photographers (like myself) who appreciate them for what they provide, and the way in which they make the relationship between photographer, equipment, and subject lighter and more fun. It's possible that you haven't seen some of the amazing high-quality work being done with Holgas (and other toys). If you're interested, I suggest checking out my book, "Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity," which features work by 33 photographers (and a history and lots of how-to info). They include photojournalists (like David Burnett), edititorial photogs (like James Balog), commercial photogs, and fine art work. Seeing the quality of this work may change your perspective just a bit. Enjoy! Michelle Hi there,
Thanks for giving the Holga a little more consideration. Lomo’s relationship with the Holga, I think, doesn’t really do it any justice. But Holgas have become immensely popular without Lomo’s help by photographers (like myself) who appreciate them for what they provide, and the way in which they make the relationship between photographer, equipment, and subject lighter and more fun.

It’s possible that you haven’t seen some of the amazing high-quality work being done with Holgas (and other toys). If you’re interested, I suggest checking out my book, “Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity,” which features work by 33 photographers (and a history and lots of how-to info). They include photojournalists (like David Burnett), edititorial photogs (like James Balog), commercial photogs, and fine art work. Seeing the quality of this work may change your perspective just a bit.
Enjoy!
Michelle

]]> By: Justin Berman http://photocritic.org/in-defence-of-the-holga/#comment-35774 Justin Berman Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:53:07 +0000 http://www.photocritic.org/2007/in-defence-of-the-holga/#comment-35774 I gotta say, extremely well written article! I find that having the time to play with my fiance's Holga only comes rarely, and not because the camera is bad by any means, but because I can simulate the effects of Holga with post processing techniques. I really like the photos you have here though, excellent stuff. I gotta say, extremely well written article! I find that having the time to play with my fiance’s Holga only comes rarely, and not because the camera is bad by any means, but because I can simulate the effects of Holga with post processing techniques. I really like the photos you have here though, excellent stuff.

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