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Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 Review: The Past is Alive

Chris Gampat
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Last updated on 07/07/2025
08/13/2025
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A dimly lit street at dusk, with parked cars and wet pavement reflecting a streetlamp’s glow.
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I began the review of Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 back in 2023 — like most other film photographers these days, I took my sweet time developing the film. This is one that I didn’t want to rush. This film is beautiful and embodies a look that I don’t see often captured in digital. Yesterday, I published articles about film experiences that I wouldn’t want to have again. But Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 is one that I truly can’t wait to have again.

For the record, I didn’t develop this film myself. Blue Moon Camera does it for the Phoblographer, and we recommend that everyon uses them. When shooting with this film, I’d often give it around a stop or so of extra light because it’s negative film. And when I was done with a roll, I’d wind it up and put it back in my fridge until I was ready to have it developed. Several rolls were shot with the Nikon F and the Leica M6.

This review is incredibly personal because 2023 was one of the darkest years of my life — and that’s when I started this review. I can see and immediately remember all of the emotional moments and times that I captured on film. These images encompass a past version of me trying my absolute best to make it through a very tough time.

So what can I say about Lomochrome Color 92? It’s got really muted but beautiful colors and when you shoot it in the right settings, it can make everything look like it came from out of a magazine. This film is designed to look a bit like Kodak Portra NC from what I understand. And that’s what you’ll get from it. I shot with it in a lot of really dimly lit situations — but I think that you’ll probably get your most gorgeous photos from this film if you shoot with it in daylight or in a studio with very controlled lighting.

Let’s break this down:

  • Lomochrome Color 92 is for any photographer who really want to shoot portraiture more than anything else. I don’t really recommend it for street photography
  • Make sure that you’ve got s lot of light
  • You’re going to get very muted colors with a bit of grain, so get ready for that
  • Be very particular about the lighting that you’re shooting in
  • I truly recommend shooting this film with either a point and shoot or an SLR with electronics inside.
  • Give it about a stop extra of light.

Most importantly, I can’t quite duplicate this look in digital at all — or at least it’s very difficult to do so.

Lomochrome Color 92 is one of the best film emulsions that I’ve used in the past few years. And if I were to shoot film again, I’d reach for it without question. It’s the best thing Lomo has done in years.

City street at dusk with parked cars, apartment buildings, and houses under a cloudy sky.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A dimly lit desk with plants and papers by a window overlooking apartment buildings.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A person crosses a wet, empty street under a clearance sign in a quiet urban neighborhood.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Person with a red umbrella walks down a wet city sidewalk past buildings on a cloudy day.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A small outdoor dining area with plants, surrounded by barriers with graffiti, on a city street.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A cyclist rides on a rainy city street under an overpass, with cars and buildings in the background.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Glass door with a handwritten lunch menu listing daily specials and prices in front of a restaurant.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
City street at dusk with parked cars, street signs, and buildings under a cloudy sky.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A city street corner with parked cars and a beige apartment building at dusk, surrounded by trees.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Dimly lit restaurant kitchen at night, with staff working behind the counter and a person seated nearby.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A person on a scooter waits at a city intersection at dusk, with cars and buildings in the background.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
People walking past a Jollibee restaurant at dusk in an urban area, with lights illuminating the storefront.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Rainy city street with wet pavement, closed shops, signs, and a few parked bikes on the sidewalk.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A person walks past a deli grocery store at night on a city street with cars and bright lights.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A window with bottles, books, and plants on the sill, with blurred trees visible outside.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Rainy city street with laundromat and other small shops, wet sidewalk, and cars parked along the side.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A woman in a checkered coat stands by a fruit stall on a city sidewalk on a cloudy day.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A dimly lit shop with t-shirts, shelves, and a large window facing the street.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
People walk past a brightly lit restaurant and cafe with a green awning at night.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
View through a window showing parked cars and shops, with blue and orange lanterns hanging inside.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A paved path surrounded by dense green foliage under a clear sky.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A tree with a knotted rope swing in an overgrown, shady garden area.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A person holding a camera stands in a leafy, shaded garden with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A sunlit dirt path winds through dense, leafy green vegetation in a forested area.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A tree trunk and leafy branches with sunlight filtering through, creating shadows and bright spots.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Cyclists and pedestrians enjoy a sunny day on a waterfront promenade with benches and street lamps.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Man with glasses and camera around his neck stands outdoors, looking thoughtfully into the distance.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A small covered dock with a ramp sits on calm water under a clear blue sky.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
People walking and sitting on a wide pier extending over the water under a clear sky.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A shirtless man sits on a picnic table by the water, facing away, with city skyline in the background.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Rocky shoreline with a railing, trees, and a distant bridge over calm water on a clear day.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Three cars parked on a street in front of brick residential houses with trees and steps leading to the entrances.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Cars parked under a bridge, with one car covered by a grey sheet in the center.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A street view of Cousins Deli & Restaurant with a vintage sign above a closed metal shutter.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Storefront displaying lingerie, neon sign reads GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE, DVDs advertised below window.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A classroom with sewing machines on tables, red chairs, and red hanging lamps by large windows.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Dimly lit store aisle with shelves of books or comics; a person sits on the floor reading.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Dimly lit anime store aisle with merchandise racks and people browsing shelves.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Anime action figures displayed on glass shelves in a dimly lit store, with reflections and blurred background.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Two cars parked in front of a blue house with a For Sale sign and neighboring houses visible.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Elevated subway train passes over a city street with cars, shops, and people in the foreground.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A quiet city street lined with parked cars and brownstone apartment buildings on a sunny day.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A woman in orange walks past outdoor tables and a STOP INN sign on a city sidewalk.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A black car parked on a street in front of brick apartments, with a bicycle and two people walking nearby.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Dimly lit bar shelves with bottles, glasses, framed photos, and decorative items arranged neatly.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A decorated shrine on a Home Depot truck in a city street during a festival, with parked cars and tents.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A brown couch with a cushion and wooden boards sits outside against a brick building near a sidewalk.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A fenced lot with yellow moving trucks labeled BARN parked along an empty urban street under a cloudy sky.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Cars drive on a wet street under a graffiti-covered bridge on a rainy day, with blurred motion.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Outdoor chairs stacked outside a closed restaurant with an OPEN sign illuminated in the evening.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A city street at dusk with a lit phone booth on a wet sidewalk, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Rainy parking lot at dusk with Starbucks and GameStop storefronts, white building in background.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A corner deli at night with a glowing WOODSIDE DELI INC. sign and an open entrance.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A blurry streetlamp glows softly at night, casting light on a dark, empty street.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A dimly lit street at dusk, with parked cars and wet pavement reflecting a streetlamp’s glow.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A cozy restaurant with white tablecloths, dim lighting, and stained glass lamps.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
Dimly lit restaurant with set tables, white tablecloths, and stained glass lamps near windows.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A sandwich cut in half sits on a plate beside a glass of water, utensils, and a folded napkin on a table.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
A person in silhouette films inside a dimly lit restaurant with decorated windows and tables.
Lomography Lomochrome Color 92 sample
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Chris Gampat is the Editor in Chief, Founder, and Publisher of the Phoblographer. He provides oversight to all of the daily tasks, including editorial, administrative, and advertising work. Chris's editorial work includes not only editing and scheduling articles but also writing them himself. He's the author of various product guides, educational pieces, product reviews, and interviews with photographers. He's fascinated by how photographers create, considering the fact that he's legally blind./ HIGHLIGHTS: Chris used to work in Men's lifestyle and tech. He's a veteran technology writer, editor, and reviewer with more than 15 years experience. He's also a Photographer that has had his share of bylines and viral projects like "Secret Order of the Slice." PAST BYLINES: Gear Patrol, PC Mag, Geek.com, Digital Photo Pro, Resource Magazine, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Finance, IGN, PDN, and others. EXPERIENCE: Chris Gampat began working in tech and art journalism both in 2008. He started at PCMag, Magnum Photos, and Geek.com. He founded the Phoblographer in 2009 after working at places like PDN and Photography Bay. He left his day job as the Social Media Content Developer at B&H Photo in the early 2010s. Since then, he's evolved as a publisher using AI ethically, coming up with ethical ways to bring in affiliate income, and preaching the word of diversity in the photo industry. His background and work has spread to non-profits like American Photographic Arts where he's done work to get photographers various benefits. His skills are in SEO, app development, content planning, ethics management, photography, Wordpress, and other things. EDUCATION: Chris graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adelphi University with a degree in Communications in Journalism in 2009. Since then, he's learned and adapted to various things in the fields of social media, SEO, app development, e-commerce development, HTML, etc. FAVORITE SUBJECT TO PHOTOGRAPH: Chris enjoys creating conceptual work that makes people stare at his photos. But he doesn't get to do much of this because of the high demand of photography content. / BEST PHOTOGRAPHY TIP: Don't do it in post-production when you can do it in-camera.
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