It has become tradition to curate a stream of all Holga images during the first week of October – or as it is more commonly known to film users – Holga Week.

I love the variety of images that were submitted. Some used the classic 6x6 frame; others overlapped frames or used 35mm to create a panoramic look. A few photographers took dreamy to a new level by utilizing the bulb exposure settings. And best of all, the tonalities range from classic black and white, to the trendy Lomochrome colors.

Thanks for sharing a few favorite Holga images with us. We can't wait to see what you photograph this week!

Lily Pads | Holga 120N | Lomo Turquoise | Ashley Richardson

Myles Katherine

Salt Spring Island Afternoons | Holga GCFN | Jessica Kosmack

Untitled | Heather Musto

Charles Bridge Prague Panorama | Holga 120N | Sabine Kranich

Angela Marlaud

The Tree | Holga 120WPC | Kodak Color Plus Souped | Anca Pandrea

Katya Rowny

Sleeping Bear | Holga | Chris Sesta

lomo 400 | holga | Michael Kartes

Cimitero Acattolico | Holga 120FN | Anders Liingaard Jespersen

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Film photographer Katie Mollon is based in Michigan. See more of her work & connect with her on Instagram.

Check out (and follow) Holga Week on their Instagram and website! Be sure to participate and enter this year’s competition!

In celebration of Holga Week 2022 – we asked you to send in a favorite Holga image. The Holga is a simple toy camera. It's usually associated with square images on 120 film - but is also available in a variety of formats – including 35mm. Because its lens is plastic, the edges of the frame are quite soft, and often vignetted. I encourage everyone to embrace the quirkiness of this camera. Its lack of mechanics make it very easy to experiment with. Simply click the shutter as many times as desired to create multiple exposure effects.

This set of images shows off the wide range of photographic styles that can be achieved with this cult camera. I was happy to find similar threads between images – whether it be the color tonalities, or subject matter. The Holga adds a unique moodiness to any scene.