About
Lost Negatives is a collection of abandoned film photographs digitally brought to life.
Driven by a sense of preservation and reverence, Lost Negatives is dedicated to scanning and restoring these fragile pieces of visual memory before they are lost to time. The project aims to give a new life to forgotten stories and lost imagery, transforming what might have vanished, into a living collection of art.
By archiving and exhibiting these images, Lost Negatives seeks not only to celebrate the mystery and beauty of found photography — but to honor the unknown artists behind the lens, giving their photography the chance to see the light of day.
All images are sourced, scanned, curated, and archived by Eve Mahaney - based in Brooklyn, NY.
If you are interested in donating any developed 35mm film, please email: hellolostnegatives@gmail.com
Disclaimer on Copyright and Authorship
The images included in the Lost Negatives archive are part of a collection of found photography. While Eve Mahaney is the owner of the physical film, she does not claim authorship or copyright over the photographs themselves.
The original photographers are currently unknown, and every effort has been made to respect their rights. If identified, proper credit will be given. Until such time, the images are shared with the intent of preserving and honoring the artistic and historical value of the work.
Use of these images is undertaken with an understanding of their potential status as orphan works, under fair use, and no infringement is intended.