Timeless, a print by photographer April Rocha, was shot using the “Through the Viewfinder” technique, also known as “TtV.” This technique is used to leave a “framing” effect on a digital print. The photo is taken with a digital camera through the viewfinder of an older camera, usually a twin reflex lens. This method allows you to capture the feel of an analogue photo with the instant gratification of a digital shot.

The photo is displayed in an ivory photo sleeve insert of a Kolo Essex Travel Book.

To read more about “Through the Viewfinder,” go here.

See more from April Rocha here. See the rest of this Kolo Essex Travel Book here.

-Kate

Freelance photographer, diversity trainer, “Segeblatt” magazine editor and recently proclaimed songwriter Vinzenz Fengler has experienced many aspects of Berlin during the last eight years. He reflected on his time spent in the city in order to create this work in a black Kolo Cortina Lux for the Berlin exhibition:

“Words and images which were inspired by the city have been combined with newly written text. In doing this, I am trying to personify the city and convey the effect it has had over me.”

Vinzenz Fengler founded the Youth Galerie Institute in Berlin-Wedding and is a very active member of the creative community.

The Berlin “Through My Lens” Exhibition is traveling to Frankfurt starting March 23rd. For more information, go here.

-Kate

Starting March 23rd, the “Berlin Through My Lens” Exhibition, a traveling collection of Berlin-themed Kolo books, will be on display in three of Frankfurt, Germany’s finest specialty shops. A free self-guided walking tour will allow everyone to visit each location to see the unique interpretations of Berlin by members of Berlin's creative community.

The opening reception Wednesday, March 24th, will be hosted by Frankfurt’s premier bookstore Hugendubel, Steinweg 12, Frankfurt am Main. All are invited to attend to view the Berlin-themed Kolo books and socialize over food and drink.

The “Berlin Through My Lens” Exhibition will be on display in Frankfurt for four weeks (March 23rd-April 24th) at these fine retail shops: Galerie Hake, Leipziger Strabe 35; Hugendubel, Steinweg 12; and Schmidt’s Papeterie & Wohnaccessoirs, Schweizer Straße 67 (from April 3-April 24 due to a new store opening).

-Kate

A Kolo friend snapped this picture when she spotted a Kolo Newbury photo album displaying a local restaurant's drink menu. The Alcove is a French café and bakery located in Los Feliz, CA.

-Kate

Liz Tamanaha, owner and blog editor of Paislee Press, recently started a discussion through her blog on album design called Blueprints: Conversations In Album Design. Liz suggests using Kolo Cortina and Kolo Catalina photo albums due to their design and simplicity. Paislee Press inspires the visitors to be creative while also “embracing the inner minimalist.” Simplicity can often bring out the most creative and elegant designs. Read a past post about using white space in an album to let your pictures breathe.

Each post in the series will answer a question from a visitor (from album experts to beginners). Discussions will start with questions ranging from as simple as “where do I begin?” to thoughts on complex album design.

Paislee Press also offers different templates to download to make creating an album even easier.

Stay tuned for more.

-Kate