While the Holga factory has ceased operations, many snobby photographers are scoffing and exclaiming good riddance. But to me, the closing of this iconic manufacturer of an admittedly crappy all plastic toy camera is rather sad. Because for all its inherent flaws and limitations, those very same limitations force you to think a bit more creatively when shooting photos, which is never a bad thing. The lo-fi results are hit and miss, but when you utilize it to its strengths, you can get some pretty interesting results.
These shots of the Centre Street Bridge (one of my favourite things to waste film on in Calgary), were captured yesterday with the Holga 120N, with 2 overlapping 35mm rolls of Fuji Neopan 400, spooled onto a 120 take up spool. Could I achieve similar results in Photoshop? Sure. Would it be nearly as interesting, challenging, or fun? Not even close.
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