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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

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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

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16 Comments

RCHRD08/11/2009

lightleaks are awesome :D i love them!

heybird08/11/2009

Great post, I also enjoy the imperfections. :)

Fillzyboy08/11/2009

wow its realy cool stuff! thanx!
how that effects makes?

::REALM::08/11/2009

Awesome collection!!!!

SoloJackets08/11/2009

Always loved this affect in film, though never realized it was just a beautiful accident. It's great!

ebola511408/11/2009

lovely collection !!
i don't use light leaks in Photoshop, but i love the look and style they offer

Yuri da Silva Peixoto08/11/2009

Belos efeitos. Poderíamos receber um tuto para criá-los no PS, não? ;)

Abraços, e obrigado pela inspiração.

green cube08/11/2009

how do you make a light leak?

::REALM::08/11/2009

i've simulated that effect... hope you like it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/deadlyheaven/3813001814/

Tzolking08/11/2009

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

solemone08/11/2009

Does anybody know how to make that digital?

Márcio08/12/2009

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!

Dwyndal08/12/2009

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

lordCovenant08/13/2009

a beautiful disaster indeed!

great on film!

LizaLo08/13/2009

Loving them all!!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!

Girakath10/10/2009

Very interesting site. Hope it will always be alive!,

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