Lomography
Lomography is an Austrian company that manufactures analog cameras and operates photo booths as part of the global analog photography revival movement. While primarily known for cameras, Lomography operates select analog photo booths called "LomoKino Booths" in cultural centers worldwide.
Company History
Lomography was founded in Vienna in 1992 to preserve and promote analog photography culture. The company began by reviving Soviet-era Lomo cameras and quickly expanded into a global movement celebrating creative analog photography.
In the 2010s, Lomography began operating analog photo booths as part of its mission to preserve analog processes. These "LomoKino Booths" feature vintage equipment combined with Lomography's signature aesthetic—high contrast, saturated colors, and artistic vignetting.
Unlike traditional photo booth operators, Lomography positions its booths as art installations rather than commercial services. Booths are located in Lomography Gallery Stores, cultural festivals, and art events.
Lomography has also manufactured portable photo booth kits and DIY instant cameras, bringing photo booth experiences to events and private use. This approach differs from traditional fixed-location operators.
Notable Models
LomoKino Booth
2012 - Present
Artistic photo booth featuring Lomography aesthetic. High-contrast, saturated colors, and vintage styling.
Lomo Instant Automat
2016 - Present
Portable instant camera with photo booth functionality. Allows DIY photo booth setups at events.
Cultural Impact
Lomography represents the intersection of photo booth culture and artistic analog photography. Their approach treats photo booth photography as creative expression rather than mere documentation.
Innovations & Contributions
- Artistic approach to photo booth photography
- Integration with analog camera culture
- Portable DIY booth kits
- Cultural event installations
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1992
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austria
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Status
- Active
- Legal Name
- Lomographische AG
- Total Machines
- 15
- Operating Countries
- 10
Geographic Presence
Industry Relationships
- Competitors
- Fujifilm InstaxPolaroid
- Key Partnerships
- • Art galleries• Music festivals• Cultural institutions
Technical Specifications
- Machine Types
- Artistic analog boothInstant film photographyPortable booth kits
- Photo Formats
- • Instant film (Instax format)• Custom artistic formats
- Processing Types
- • Instant film development• Lomography color processes