4/540 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda
Photography Challenge Can you shoot digital like film? can you break through the noise and make better photographs by shooting less? Maybe you’ve been there: scrolling hundreds of near-identical frames, desperately looking for a spark. Maybe you’re snapping compulsively, hoping one out of 400 will feel like something.…
Photography composition for beginners can feel like a maze; so many rules, tools, and tutorials yelling at you to do more. Add more detail. More layers. More meaning. But what if the real magic happens when you do less? I overcomplicate everything. It’s kinda my thing. Mid-sentence, a…
This is Expired Film A little while back, a good friend gifted me a box of expired film. I know, dream scenario, right? And this wasn’t just any box. Tucked inside were several rolls of Fujifilm Pro 400H in 120 format. You know the stuff: beloved, discontinued, and…
If you’ve ever wished your photos could shout just a little louder, Ektar’s got you. This film stock leans hard into colour, clarity, and contrast. It’s like your scene rendered in candy-wrapped detail. Shadows with bite, highlights that flirt with perfection. This is Kodak Ektar – the film…
What makes me a photographer? Recently I sat with Steve and spoke to him about who I am as a photographer. During our chat I had a little moment of clarity; I think photography is therapy for me because I have this chance to stand by the work…
STOP! don’t open the back of your camera yet! Discover how to get film out of 35mm Co camera with Loop Art & Photo Space, Olinda. So you’ve shot your roll, and now you’re ready to see those magical film photos. But hang on—before you get too excited…
Instagram has, and continues to change and evolve. And this, this is how photographers can use Instagram intentionally in 2025. It’s the double-edged sword of the photography world. It can be a source of endless inspiration – or a black hole that swallows your creative energy whole. The…
Looking for photography workshops in Olinda? We’ve got a packed schedule at Loop Art & Photo Space this month, with plenty of opportunities to dive into film photography, darkroom magic, and even some digital editing skills. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft, there’s…
The Joy of Taking Fewer Photos There’s a moment, just before pressing the shutter, where a choice is made. Is this frame worth it? Does it tell the story you want to remember? Or is it just another in a long line of digital clutter? Film photographers know…
You’ve probably heard of the exposure triangle – that classic photography concept meant to explain how light, shutter speed, and aperture in photography work together to create an image. And if you’re just getting into photography, you might also be wondering why photographers can’t just explain things without…
Perhaps a little selfishly, we are creating a space for us. It is a space full of books and photos and art and tea and all of the things that make our souls sing.
4/540 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda, Vic. 3788
0408 748 292
Mon-Thu: by Appointment
Fri-Sun: 12pm – 4:30pm
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