Coiled rope on a rusted dock bollard at sunset, sailboats in harbor with warm Kodak Portra 400 film tones and golden water reflections

Michele (imbaaa) interviewed

Michele is from Hanover and has been shooting analog for 2 years. He advises beginners to pay attention to the ISO setting.

Reflection in a car side mirror of a photographer holding a camera, warm film tones, candid interview moment

Who are you?
Hey, my name is Michele W. and I come from the capital of Lower Saxony -> Hanover. In my free time, I do a lot of sports, spend time with friends, and especially lomography. Actually, I capture everything I like and especially anything that is an eye-catcher.

How did you get into analog photography?
I got into analog photography through my girlfriend's father about 2 years ago. He had some cameras in the display case that he had inherited from his dad. From the start, they somehow fascinated me.

A few weeks later, I got my first analog SLR (Praktica LTL) cheaply at a flea market in Hanover.

Do you have a favorite camera?
My favorite camera is clearly the Lomo LC-A! Not only because it is totally simple and reliable, but also because it laid the foundation of Lomography and got everything rolling for me. It is my daily companion and has given me wonderful photos so far.

Do you have a favorite film?
Phew, difficult, difficult, but I strongly tend towards the Kodak Elitechrome Extracolor 100. When you cross this film, the colors are just WOW.

Colorful fishing buoys hanging on a weathered wooden wall, photographed for the imbaaa interview series in a nautical coastal setting