One-of-a-kind portraits made with vintage instant cameras.
Los AngelesAn ongoing body of work
by David Arteta
Lost Dogma


Presence,
held still.
A portrait begins as a fleeting encounter. An instant photograph makes it something you can hold.
Lost Dogma creates vintage Polaroid portraits of dogs and the people who love them. Each photograph is a one-of-a-kind physical image, made to hold onto.

Advances every three seconds. Swipe left or right to browse, or tap the center photo to enlarge.
Out in
the world.
A record of gatherings and a calendar on where to find Lost Dogma next.
Coming up next
Underlined dates are scheduled events. Select an open date to request a booking.
Past sessions.
Let’s make
something real.
For a session or event, include your preferred date, location, kind of portrait and approximate number of guests.
studio@lostdogma.film
David Arteta.

A portrait photographer, he established Lost Dogma as his artistic identity in 2020. His work explores the relationship between individuality, belonging, and the quiet connections that bring us together.
“Like a lost dog searching for home, we move through life searching for a place in it. Our passions shape us, yet the demands of survival can keep us from pursuing them. Our inner dogma is a quiet instinct, a yearning to live an authentic life.”
Art beyond
the frame.
A photographic book and a small collection of objects from the Faith in Humanity series.


















