Toy Cameras, Creative Photos is the perfect book for creative photographers, image-makers, designers, and toy camera aficionados. Focusing on the photographs produced by each camera, this is a stunning visual guide to the unique stylistic qualities that different toy cameras offer. Arranged by camera model (all of the cameras included are readily available and in popular current use), Toy Cameras, Creative Photos discusses camera characteristics, special tricks, foibles, functionality, and interesting projects by users, but the visual emphasis is firmly on the photographs. The workings of each camera model are described, as are the ways in which they differ from “everyday” digital cameras, and the distinctive photographic results reveal a huge potential for experimentation that moves away from run-of-the-mill photography. Including a gallery of images produced by each camera, a resource section on film types, and adapting cameras to the use of film, Toy Cameras, Creative Photos fills a gap in the market for a comprehensive guide to this most hip and exciting of creative photographic endeavours.

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The art of film photography using plastic or "toy" cameras is the sensational new trend among camera buffs and hipsters. Featuring a shoot-from-the-hip attitude and a playful retro look, Fantastic Plastic Cameras is the definitive guide to the low-fi phenomenon referred to as Lomography. Inside, photographers will find a roster of forty of the most popular plastic camera models, tips and tricks for shooting with them, and examples of amazing photographs. Perfect for both beginners and die-hard fans, this handy volume is sure to enchant anyone who loves the soft-focus world these cameras capture.

The camera revolution has begun This hip how-to volume will help lo-fi photographers take their shooting to the next level, be it with Polaroid, Diana, Holga, pinhole camera, or many more beloved analog favorites. In 35 fun and imaginative projects, users will learn dozens of unexpected and beautiful techniques, from cross-, push-, and hand-processing to experimenting with film speeds and film types, bleeding images, and using multiple exposures and lenses. Illustrated with striking shots from lo-fi aficionados and organized by technique, this easy-to-follow guide--with simple step-by-step instructions and handy tips on camera quirks--will inspire plastic camera pros and enthusiastic beginners to point and shoot in a whole new way.

A grand undertaking! The members of toycamera.com have gathered their collective wisdom and experience in one tome. Featuring in-depth descriptions of new and vintage toy cameras, photographic examples, tips, tricks, modifications, film and darkroom tutorials and even some philosophical musings on the nature of toy camera photography - this is THE one book on toy camera photography that every enthusiast should own. Looking for a digital format for cheaper? Check out www.lightleaks.org

Lo-Fi Photo Fun! is the ultimate inspirational and creative photo assignments book for analog and toy camera users. It is about shooting great photos, plus all the cool things you can do with the images you’ve taken on your toy, Polaroid or pinhole cameras. Learn how to cross process, push process, hand process, experiment with film types, bleed the image over the edge of the film, create animations with your images, play with multiple exposures using multiple lenses and a whole host of quirky, fun, off-beat, but most of all imaginative projects. Accompanied by inspirational and ingenious photos, jargon-free, practical information provides the reader with recipe-style advice on how to achieve inventive results. Organised by technique, each project begins with a gallery of images showing the effects of that particular technique and is followed by detailed instructions on how each effect is achieved. This information loaded, hip photography book is a must have for experimental photographers of all stripes.

Rafael Goldchain's 'I Am My Family' is a family album of traditional portrait photographs with an unconventional twist - the only subject is Goldchain himself. In an elaborate process involving genealogical research, the use of make-up, hair styling, costume, and props, Goldchain transforms himself into his ancestors.