Lomo Style
Taking a photo with lomo effect has already become an independent style of photography, and is called lomography by people. Actually, The word Lomo firstly came from a kind of camera called Lomo camera which was invented during the time of former Soviet Union. A state-run manufacture, the Lomo PLC of Saint Petersburg, decided to give the name to that special compact automat camera. Photos taken by this kind of camera often have insane saturation, incorrect exposure, special color, and vignette blur with low photo quality. Because of this unique effect, Lomo camera add different atmosphere to the pictures. This is why Lomo camera is so popular. With time passing by, people call this style of photography as lomography. And gradually, lomogarphy become the representation of old-style photography.
People especially young people who are eager in chasing the tendency of fashion and desirable to express themselves in different ways are interested in Lomography. While they are using the digital camera that can give their pictures clear and correct exposure and high qualified results, they add Lomo effects through some photo editing software like Photoshop, the Great Photo, or by photo editor online such as Fotor. Yes, in modern society, people don't need to buy an expensive Lomo camera for the Lomo effect photos, but they still in love with it. Of course, there are still some people choosing to buy the Lomo camera and using the photographic film. They enjoy the photographing experience with a Lomo camera that they can't expect what effect they will get when they are taking a picture. The distinctive, amazing results can often surprise them.
Millions of pictures with lomo style are uploaded to different photo sharing sites every day by people worldwide. And these photos attract lots of viewers. Interested in this kind of photography? Well, you'd better try it yourself. And you will find the true pleasure of lomographgy after taking some lomo photos. Pick up your cameras and go ahead!