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30 Interesting Light Leak Shots
August 11, 2009
Light leaks are probably one of the main reasons I enjoy analog photography so much. They're like little perfect imperfections that add a whole new feel to the image - makes the picture appear a little softer and dreamier.
A light leak is exactly what the name suggests. It's when light accidentally leaks into the camera causing an area of the film to over-expose. Some people hate it and go as far as to cover the back of the camera with duct tape so as to avoid it, but I think it's beautiful so I gathered here a few interesting examples for you guys. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do :)
And if you have any suggestions and feedback, feel free to contact me on twitter or facebook!
Alessandra Maggioni
Sarah Bernhard
aaliyeh
Christian Pitschl
Jeremy Pettis
1-Zeke 2-Alex
kaitlin van baarle
Dustin Yager
nick bartoletti
becca newing
About the author
I am Amanda Macedo - a student, photography enthusiast, and lover of life. I eat, sleep and breathe art, and I hope to share with you some of my thoughts and findings here at Abduzeedo as I further my discovery of graphic design. You can also find me on Twitter: @amlight
16 Comments
lightleaks are awesome :D i love them!
Great post, I also enjoy the imperfections. :)
wow its realy cool stuff! thanx!
how that effects makes?
Awesome collection!!!!
Always loved this affect in film, though never realized it was just a beautiful accident. It's great!
lovely collection !!
i don't use light leaks in Photoshop, but i love the look and style they offer
Belos efeitos. Poderíamos receber um tuto para criá-los no PS, não? ;)
Abraços, e obrigado pela inspiração.
how do you make a light leak?
i've simulated that effect... hope you like it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/deadlyheaven/3813001814/
I love that effect, too bad I don't have an analog camera around but it just gives a good warming nostalgia effect to the pictures.
Imperfection just looks great
Does anybody know how to make that digital?
oi, linkei essa compilação num post lá do meu blog (http://casadodesign.wordpress.com/), assim como, volta e meia, coloco alguma referência e cito o abduzeedo devidamente! valeu!
Yes, sorry i have to go here but "Light leaks are like a box of chocolates..." I have a camera that leaks randomly and i look back at shots i was disappointed and now see a better beauty. Thanks for sharing
a beautiful disaster indeed!
great on film!
Loving them all!!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!
Very interesting site. Hope it will always be alive!,
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