Photo "How to"

[Gabriel Siqueira]

Hi guys.

I would very much like to do pics like these from Virginia Gálvez.
http://www.artlimited.net/browse/?tabid=20&kw=[ref-mid7350]
So, going right to the topic:

What would you do to achieve this effect?
This soft focus, calculated blur and atmosphere.

Help out below.
Thanks.

[๏̯͡⊙ Shelly]

@gabrielklee Get a Holga. :) That's what she used for this one: http://www.artlimited.net/image/en/381716. I love them and have been shooting on mine a lot.

Barring that, you could also buy a Holga lens for your DSLR - either that, or a Diana lens (a camera similar to the Holga). They'd let you achieve similar results. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/762095-REG/Holga_775120_Holga_Lens_for_Canon.html

ETA: An image I shot on a Holga 120CFN - I have the Holga lens for my DSLR too, but don't seem to have those images on hand:

[Paula x2 Brumbe]

@beautifulthing do you have the holga 120? About to get one for a class and want to play first but wondering how easy it is to get developed. (And yes, I can just get chemicals if needed).

[๏̯͡⊙ Shelly]

@brumbe I do, I have a 120 Holga and a 35mm one. I'm spoiled in that I have no problems getting 120 developed where I live - my local camera shop is just down from my office building. So, for me, it's super easy. :)

[Paula x2 Brumbe]

@beautifulthing I have to start leaving ritz and going to the place that is just a bit farther from work and home, but once it is warm it will be not a bad work.

[๏̯͡⊙ Shelly]

I went ahead and got a shot with my Holga DSLR lens, on my D3000. I did some experimenting with reducing the flash power - I believe I shot this at 1/4 power, but don't quote me on that. :)