For my first darkroom class in college it was required to purchase a 120mm Holga camera, take photos with 120mm B&W film, develop the film, and make prints in the darkroom with those images. I always wanted Holga before this assignment so I was pretty pumped about this to say the least.
Meet Duane, my first Holga.
Why Duane? Because when I went to go see the amazing and brilliant Duane Michals speak about his work at the Denver Art Museum...he signed it for me! I will never forget his amazing talk and inspiring words. My favorite quote comes from his presentation..."
You cannot be creative without taking risks" You'll notice that I have painted it. Everybody in my class had the exact same holga so I wanted mine to stand out. Mint green and colorful vintage buttons it was...because knowing me you can do anything crafty without vintage buttons.
My instructor said how some students even used a holga for their graduating portfolios. Guess what? I became one of those students! Although it wasn't with this camera...one of my portfolios was created entirely with a holga. This was the first photography award I won which just so happens to be taken with this Holga for my first Holga assignment from that darkroom class.
Holga has become such a big part of my photography work. I love the surprises that it comes with. Stay turned for a post about all of my lomography cameras!
You can take a look at my Holga portfolio on my website! mariahbaumgartle.com
Have a good day. Have a beautiful day. Have a blessed day!
The Wonder Seeker
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