I absolutely adore these photographs by Swedish photographer Kalle Gustafsson!
They bring me back to summer vacations spent running barefoot in the tall grass and daydreaming under the starry night sky.

I miss those lazy summers. Lying around outdoors and basking in the summer sun. Road trips with the family, good times spent out on the lake, swimming and boating for hours on end. Roasting marshmallows and hot dogs on the campfire and listening to the sound of crickets and the loon out on the lake. Those moments were truly priceless and I hope to revisit them again one day.

I have purchased my first Lomography camera – the HOLGA 135BC. In a world where everything Digital rules, this little all plastic camera is a light hearted oasis.

What is Lomography? Characterized by the accidental art of amateur snapshots and inspired by out-of-date Russian cameras, Lomography emphasizes casual, snapshot photography. Over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure, blurring, “happy accidents,” and alternative film processing are all part of the “Lomographic Experience.” I chose the HOLGA 135BC because of the dark shadowing effect it leaves in the corners of the film and it’s double exposure ability.

According to Lomography.com the 10 golden rules to taking good photos are as follows:

1. Take your camera everywhere you go.
2. Use it any time – day and night.
3. Lomography is not an interference in your life, but part of it.
4. Try the shot from the hip.
5. Approach the objects of your Lomographic desire as close as possible.
6. Don’t think. (William Firebrace)
7. Be fast.
8. You don’t have to know beforehand what you captured on film.
9. Afterwards either.
10. Don’t worry about any rules.