Lomography Gallery Store
41 W 8th St
(between Avenue Of The Americas & Greenwich Ave)
New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
(212) 529-4353
(between Avenue Of The Americas & Greenwich Ave)
New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
(212) 529-4353
- Nearest Transit Station:
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W 4 St (A, B, C, D, E, F, M)Christopher St - Sheridan Sq (1, 2)6 Av (L)
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11 am - 8 pmSun 11 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
- $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
41 reviews for Lomography Gallery Store
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Review from Scott L.
- Elite '13
- 2985 friends
6/20/2013Brilliant.
I needed film, and advice on loading my old plastic Holga art school camera. I ran into this west village store on accident that almost presents itself as an art gallery. Indeed the display of cameras, plastic 33mm style, ranged from $35 to $75 for super cool gadgets.
The counter guy helped me buy film and loaded my camera for me. They also process film there, which can probably lead to more cool projects.
When my niece gets old enough I can give her one, but maybe buy it now so it's kinda vintage.
When I loaded the film into my quirky plastic camera, as I rolled my film the view finder scrolled " DON'T THINK - SHOOT ". -
Review from Raghuram A.
- 5 friends
6/20/2013I have not visited the store personally, but their customer service department is really slow. I have been trying to get in touch with them over phone regarding the warranty status of a camera I purchased online, but guess what.. tough luck! You will never reach the operator or the customer support staff. The call gets routed to the answering machine by default, and if the answering machine is full, then simply hang up and try your luck later!
The staff is equally slow in responding to emails. The trick to reach them is to call the Gallery Store in NY and then ask them to connect you to support staff. I mentioned my problem and my efforts in trying to reach out and guess what..' no apologies '!
Lomography, your support staff is not as cool and great as your cameras! -
Review from Astrid I.
- 1 friend
6/16/2013This company doesn't seem to care about their employees. And so the employees don't care about us as well.
I went to this lomo - the very last one in the america, five times and only had one good customer service. They are either indifferent or just seem bothered. I really want Lomo to keep going but the service is disappointing and I don't even want to bring my friends there ever again.
Come on Lomo, love your employees and give them some raise! -
Review from Chelsea B.
- Elite '13
- 92 friends
9/9/2012Very cool store. They have a wide selection of cameras and add-ons, and pretty much one of everything is out and available to pick up and handle before you buy. You're not just going to find Holgas and Dianas here, not to mention that the space is nicely laid out and well-decorated with rows and rows of prints.
They sell film, develop film, and have classes (the one being advertised was how to create the bokeh effect, and I really wish I lived in New York so I could attend). The staff was super helpful and personable. Anyone should be pleased to have a resource like this in their neighborhood.Listed in: Tourist for a Day: New York -
Review from Angela H.
- 12 friends
11/9/2012This place is awesome! I found Lomography through a Groupon ($20 for $50 store credit) and when I got there, Bonnie walked me through everything. She gave me a rundown of the cameras they carried, listened to what I needed, taught me about what films would be best for me (mostly night-time, indoor shots) and showed me the films they had. I don't really know anything about photography and probably sounded like an idiot but she was very encouraging and patient with me. Also, she's not the exception, she's the norm. All the associates there are very helpful about explaining the different functions and cameras to anything who wants to listen.
The second time I visited, I needed to get my film processed and I needed help figuring out how to get my film in and out of my camera without ripping the sprockets. As before, she was super patient with me. Yeah, they're a little pricey, but I think the outstanding dedication to customer service warrants it. I haven't gotten the prints yet and I'll update when I do, but I'm sure they'll be great. -
Review from Steven S.
- Elite '13
- 46 friends
1/19/2013Since the Madison Square Park branch shuttered, I've been having to haul ass downtown, braving crowds of obnoxious and drunk/high NYU students, to transact my Lomo business. Actually, this branch, I guess it's the HQ, is bigger and brasher anyway, and sports a second, non-income generating level to boot! Seriously, I think these guys ACTUALLY believe in what they're doing and in a way which isn't totally contemptible like those total tools at Lululemon. But I myself am a total Lomo tool, so who am I to judge? You're either into this thing or you aren't, but there's something very satisfying about cross-processing overexposed, expired color positive film. Try it before you knock it, hipster!Listed in: The Yelp 100 Challenge -
Review from Amber K.
- 4 friends
2/6/2013I first heard about Lomography a few months ago, and they're kind of like Instagram except they sell actual cameras instead of being just an app. They're definitely trying to bring back the old-style camera back into fashion, and with a camera I won from them, I'm eager to test them out. They also offer workshop classes for different aspects of photography and I'd like to take advantage of that. The staff was also hugely helpful and really nice. Definitely a place to check out for budding photographers. -
Review from Peter M.
- 5 friends
6/16/2012The associates are very nice for starters. I do like the layout of the store itself.
I also do love the job they do with developing. It usually comes in a really nice box, and the prints are really good. If you shoot a roll for a special occasion it would make a really nice gift with some wrapping paper.
The scans are ok, but I think you can do a better job at home with a decent scanner and a little photoshop (two stars for developing)
However I do think they are a bit overpriced. The camera's are fun and could be interesting tools for serious photographers (I've seen some amazing work with the Holga)
I could forgive most of it because they are the only ones around that sell new LC-A's. Plus I really do like that they're keeping film alive ( I love the LC-A, and keeping film alive earned them the extra star).
But, the film prices are criminal. I find they're double regular market price and most of them are expired. I would say pick up the LC-A there, if you have the extra scratch develop there. But if you want film, walk the few extra blocks to Adorama and pick it up for much cheaper. -
Review from JAYCE B.
- 80 friends
5/29/2008The foster home where I adopted my LC-A+ and my FED-3.
Some people freebase cocaine but me... I shoot from the hip.
Now I can't go into a drugstore without leaving with 10 rolls of 200 asa. Its like a mental disorder really.
And what kind and professional customer service associates they have!Listed in: the best places ever.
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