A Flickr of inspiration...

280112 365 2012 outtake, a photo by LouiseGeoghegan on Flickr.
( I don't take credit for this photo)

Sometimes freedom and exploration gives you that kick that gets you into action.
I was searching on Flickr earlier at some of the groups that I have entered photos in, and I came across this beautiful collage of spontaneous Hipstamatic images, a Flickr user took within 20 minutes using the shake technique to select random lenses and film.
It got me thinking into dedicating a whole month of my 365 project using this "random" technique and see what I come up with.

Come February a month of spontaneous photography shall begin.

Jimmy Lens + combinations

I recently did a post on the John S Lens for the Hipstamatic camera, for iPhone and iPod Touch. As well as my 365 photo project with this app, I am also going through each lens, film and flash, exploring the effects of each one. With each of these lenses comes a selection of films that the Hipstamatic Field Guide suggests the optimum combinations for the certain lens. In addition I will be updating this post from time to time with new combinations that I have discovered.

Hipstamatic
Jimmy Lens
Alfred Infared Film

Alfred Infrared Film

This film is part of the Camden Hipstapak that creates some lovely warm hues. My subject today is my stripy fluffy socks and compliments the Jimmy Lens very well. 

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Jimmy Lens
BlacKeys SuperGrain Film

BlacKeys SuperGrain Film

Another member of the Camden Hipstapak. Any BlacKeys films are said to go well with the Jimmy Lens

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Jimmy Lens
Float Film

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Jimmy Lens
Float Film

Float Film

(Shibuya Hipstapak) Though it is suggested, I'm personally not too keen on the extreme grunge look of this film unless it is for the odd stunning photo. I have tried out against my socks yet the colours are too similar, which lack an artistic contrast. However adding a variation of tone in my wooden man picture, you can see this film work some magic. 

Experimentations 

Hipstamatic 
Jimmy Lens
Ina's 1935

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John S Lens + Combinations

More often than not I see a lot of John S lens' being used through the publics Hipstamatic compositions. The Field Guide for the app even suggests that it is a great started lens to use which flattering shadows and highlights.
This my first Lens sample post and I will continuing through each, using the suggested combinations from the Hipstamatic Field Guide by my own samples as well as experimenting with some of other films as well.

Hipstamatic 
John S Lens
Ina's 1969 Film

Ina's 1969 Film

What I just love about this marriage of lens and film is how perfect they go together, particularly the way they bring out such detail and texture in this image, I took early 2011. I only used this combination to begin with, before I gathered up some photographic confidence to start using the other lenses and films. I think, however, I will I always come back to this one.

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John S Lens
Pistil Film

Pistil Film
Another suggestion from the Hipstamatic Field Guide. This collaboration enhances cool tones and creates a neat and creative contrast between textures on my Panda hat.

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John S Lens
BlacKeys SuperGrain Film

BlacKeys SuperGrain Film

I used this film in yesterdays B+W post but with a different lens. This combination with the John S Lens you get a very desaturated look, which creates a moody feel. The dated boarder comes included. I had a go at using the RedEye Flash with this image but it didn't shine through, so wouldn't recommend it as MUST, however in the near future I hope to be posting an overview of the flashes that Hipstamatic have to offer.. I came up with this quick composition called "Mirror Mirror". This is also another suggestion from the Hipstamatic Field Guide for this lens.


I hope to update this post once I have continued to experiment with the John S Lens.
Have any suggestions for combinations? Let me know and I'll be happy to try them out.


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Black and White - Hipstamatic Films

I'm absolutely in love with the B+W films that Hipstamatic provide at the moment. This morning was the perfect day to capture some settled raindrops, post-rain shower, that I had been longing to do for a while. I thought I may as well show some of the other monochrome films that Hipstamatic has to offer as well as their effects. Samples of other films and lens coming soon.

Day 26: Hipstamatic 365 via Flickr
Lucfier VI Lens
Rock BW-11

Hipstamatic
Lucfier V1 Lens
Rock BW-11 Film

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Lucfier V1 Lens
Rock BW-11 Film

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Roboto Glitter Lens
BlacKeys B+W

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Lucfier VI Lens
BlacKeys SuperGrain

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Libatique 73 Lens
Claunch 72 Monochrome

Hipstmatic 231 (part 2)...

Yesterday I began a behind the scenes tutorial of the Hipstamatic 231 Photography App for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It is my favourite app at the moment and I just would like to share with you what it does.

I began with showing the Lenses that are available as well as ones that you can purchase for a small price and today I shall continue to showcase the fifteen films that you can mix and match with the Lenses to create a really personified photo. Like I've said. You don't have to be a photographic genius to take good pictures with this app, but you could say it helps.






Missed the Introduction post to the Hipstmatic app, click here

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Introduction to the Hipstamatic App...

                                                   

Have you heard of the Hipstamatic 231?

Many of you out there have and take millions of pictures everyday and upload online. You may have noticed that I have been posting a lot of square vintage looking pictures and for those who don't know; I have been using the Hipstamatic 231  Photography App for the iPhone/iPod Touch. It's a fantastic little app that can turn an average photo into a masterpiece. Over a series of posts, I will be showing you around this magnificent app with all the bells and whistles you could ask for in a camera.

I will begin by introducing you to the Hipstamatic 231 camera bodies:

You have the:
- Classic Black
- White
- Mr Bling



Along with each camera body, you have your lenses and your films. These come in groups called "Paks" that vary over time periods such as The Retro Pak. Some of the Paks are included such as The Starter Pak, while others have to be purchased and this is done within the main Hipstamatic App.
I have bought all the Paks that are featured and from time to time there are limited Paks. So it is best to watch out, I have missed some really good ones previously.

For the second part of this post, I have created a slideshow of all the Lens that you can purchase. They often come under a cheap price of £0.69/ 99 cents individually but just over a pound/dollar for a full Pak. The choice is up to you.

List of Lens
- John S Lens
-Jimmy Lens
-Kaimal Lens
-Buckhorst Lens
- Helga Viking Lens
- Lucifer VI Lens
-Robot Glitter Lens
- Bettie XL Lens
- Loftus Lens
- Libatique 73 Lens
- Matty ALN Lens
- Ben Watts Lens
- Susie Lens
- James M Lens
- Lucas AB2 Lens
- Chunky Lens


Come my next post in this series, I will be showcasing the Hipstamatic Films and photo samples before introducing the Hipstamatic Paks.


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Somewhere Over The Rainbow... The Wizard of Oz...

Hipstamatic
Chunky Lens
Rock BW-11 Film

I'm excited to post yet some more of my Hipstamatic photos today. I went on a trip to London with my parents today to see the new version of The Wizard of Oz at the famous Palladium Theatre. It was enough for me to know that The Beatles had played there and so the rest of my excitement blossomed.


Before the matinee performance I also took a peak down Carnaby Street which was also famous but as a shopping district in the 60's.

My 18th Hipstamatic 365 photo can be found on Flickr. These are just extra photos I would like to share.

Hipstamatic
Helga Viking Lens
Kodot XGrizzled Film

Hipstamatic

Jimmy Lens

Ina's 1969 Film

Hipstamatic
Jimmy Lens
Ina's 1969 Film

Hipstamatic of today

The first image is my official Day 3 of my Hipstamatic 365. The second is a self portrait that I was quite pleased with.

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John S Lens
Ina's 1969 Film

Hipstamatic
John S Lens
Ina's 1969 Film