Time Traveling with Light Leaks and Double Exposures by avriljoy

It’s easy and fun to implement themes of magic realism in the analogue routine and the techniques that go with it. American Lomographer avriljoy interprets leaks of light and color as the convergence of two timelines.

With some images taken in Washington last year, the photographer focused on local scenery, flora and fauna. Some of them have another exposure superimposed on them, making an illusion of different scenes, times, places. Avril makes use of warm tones for the nostalgic vibe.

Light leaks are often a byproduct of accidents, especially when opening of the back of the camera with the unexposed film still loaded. However, Lomographers like Avril use these imperfections as decorations to their work. Here is a simple tipster on how to add light leaks to your photographs, whether it’s for setting a mood, aura or visual storytelling.

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2021-08-09