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Here are some of the holga images I shot at the last wedding. I was so pleased when first discussing her wedding photography that Susan, the bride mentioned she was a huge fan of the Holga and had a Diana herself. We discussed shooting a holga session at her wedding and I was so excited to see what we could capture. Lomography, which is shooting with cheap snapshot camera like a holga or a diana is known for its dreamlike romance, with optical distortion, saturated colouholrs, exaggerated vignetting, streaks from light leaks, and unpredictable outcomes.

I shoot with the original 120mm medium format Holga Color Flash Camera and with 120mm film which prints in a square format. The red you see through the images is one of the infamous light leaks that the holga is famous for… as it is made of plastic, there is little control as the how much light ‘leaks’ through its casing at various points. But this is the great thing about it, what you see through the viewfinder is not necessarily what you are going to get and makes even the most normal things even more interesting.

The artist in me adores the holga, although it is not for everyone, but if you are interested in having a holga session at your wedding, please contact me – caspix[at]mac.com.  You can see more of my holga work if you click here or on the ‘film’ category in the links above.

This is my third year documenting the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Last year I shot Mardi Gras 2009 and it is one of the most colourful, fabulous Sydney events on the calender and every year it just gets more amazing. There is an incredible energy to the whole night and it is one of my favourite projects of the year. It is about 5 mins long with about 200 images and all shot with the 16-35mm Canon L series lens. Grab a coffee and enjoy and feel free to leave some blog love xx

ps: Note that this slideshow involves a range of images including nudity and controversial topics so please feel free to NOT click play if you are a bit prudeish

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #39
(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

Camping before school goes back. Couldn’t sleep so was up early. There were no clocks so I don’t know the exact time. But it was so early that the light was blue.

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #38
(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

There is nothing so fabulous as Melbourne back streets. And Melbourne kicks ass with their lattes too. Does anyone want to fly down for a Melbourne back street shoot? Go on, I dare you!

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #37
(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

First kid-free weekend ever. We had the best time together in Melbourne. I adore this man.

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #36
(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

Slightly delirious and enjoying my last latte after a full day of Melbourne shopping. New Versace sunglasses. Photo by Stephanie. Crazy post shopping hair by me.

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #35
(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

Back to Melbourne for more tennis. iPhoneography with tilt shift. sweeeet.

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #34
(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

Haircuts for school. We go to a proper Italian barber and the boys love it. Reminds me of Italy. There are always caps on the hat stand, half drunk espresso shots, men shouting hello in Italian as they pass by and the Italian newspapers that the kids try and decipher as we wait our turn.

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #33
(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

Someone’s tooth is loose. Someone also hates the camera. I pleaded my case that it was important to put it our album so he gave me 0.02 seconds. I got lucky!

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #32
(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

Swimming lessons.

(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #31
The flight home from Melbourne. The view from my seat.

(Every summer holidays, I complete a personal project of a Photo a Day. Its about us, simple moments bound into an Art Book so we never forget. Just for us.)

Personal Work: Photo a Day. #30

Inside 24hrs, Roger Federer and the Australian Open organised a huge charity match to support the Haiti crisis. They raised more than $150,000 and we managed to get front row seats. We were treated to a fun match between Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, Lleyton Hewitt, Rafael Nadal, Sam Stosur and Novak Djokovic. They all had mics on and were chatting and laughing – and the tennis was amazing! Needless to say, the biggest tennis fan of the family was very impressed especially when he appeared waving on the big screen!