"It would be happier with you" my friend said.
I asked her many many times "are you sure?? are you SURE??"
Well, first I said "No! I can't take it!" but she insisted.
Being gifted a camera is a rare and beautiful thing, and I have a special fondness for the Lomo LC-A too. I borrowed it from Gabe some years ago and that was my first exposure to film photography. I was instantly in love.
I had always wanted an LC-A since then, but to have a friend drop my first love (in camera form) into my lap, well that is just my dream come true.
I am testing out my first roll right now. In the meantime, you can see my first LC-A photos here.
Thank you Yumiko! xo
Such a nice present! Some of our best pics have come from this camera (see Anabela's Chicago and Portland pics) but we haven't used it recently after some film jammed in it. I look forward to seeing what you do with it!
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whooo!! Can't wait to see what photos you'll take with that lil guy cylo!! :D :D
ReplyDeleteoh wow! what a sweet friend!
ReplyDeletei'm really looking forward to seeing how the shots turn out! i've been thinking about getting a 'modern' medium-format camera (i've got a verrrry old one that i'm using now, that's tough to use), but i haven't decided if i want to splurge yet. maybe i just need to suck it up and take the plunge? :) anyway, lucky you!! (that wrapping is SO adorable, too!)
ReplyDeletewhat a great gift, it's so nice! I think she'll love the pictures you're going to make with it :)
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see the results of your your test roll!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Have fun with it :)
ReplyDeleteI love these photos! can't wait to see your results celine!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift from a generous friend! I'd love to have a chance to play around with an LC-A... Have lots of fun with your new camera!
ReplyDeletei have the same one, i am really thinking of shooting film too with my lomo. Enjoy your camera !
ReplyDeleteSo, so fun! I loved going through that roll on flickr. My stepdad recently found me an old film camera for $4 at a thrift store, in perfect condition, and it even came with 4 different lenses. Thank you, camera gods!
ReplyDeleteaww how special!!
ReplyDeletewell you are an amazing photographer, so the gift will not be wasted im sure!! can wait to see some prints from the new gift! :-)
absolutely fantastic gift!
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Yayyy!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy shooting!! :D
great!! I love lomos too and hoping one day I get to be lucky enough to own one. I love how they capture an image. can't wait to see what you come up with.
ReplyDeletei am looking forward to seeing your photos with it!
ReplyDeleteps: you are welcome to join us for lunch anytime you are in Paris :)
enjoy!! i've recently loaded a film in to my lc-a, it's coming on holidays to Croatia with me!
ReplyDeleteGreat gift! I love Lomo photos!♥
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