This is going to be one of my quirkier posts.
I grew up on Polaroids. There was something a little magical about the process--as a child it was amazingly fun and cool to be at a family gathering, be the center of attention, have someone take a photo of you, and then expectantly wait while the photo developed as you held it, right before your eyes. It really did feel like magic. The images are soft and the colors can be a little wonky. They have a very 70's feel to them.
Recently discovered the Impossible Project which is producing Polaroid film and more interestingly a device (the Impossible Lab) that allows you to use images on an iPhone with Polaroid film. Can be images shot with the iPhone or ones residing on the camera roll via email or whatever means. Very niche, but also kind of fun. Yes, there are filters that can create this effect. But part of the charm isn't the effect per se, it's actually having a Polaroid that you can hold in your hand, give to someone, magnet to a fridge, thumb tack to a cork board, etc.
This weekend I went to a RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) exhibit showcasing some of Andy Warhol's film photos and Polaroids. Specifically regarding the Polaroids, I was struck by how he used them as models (studies?) for some of his more famous silkscreens. I hadn't really thought about it before, but the look of his silkscreens is connected with the look produced by Polaroids.
Creatively made me think a bit about how to shoot something specifically intended for this output.
Felt like sharing. It's quirky and gimmicky. But possible it might appeal to some of you
I grew up on Polaroids. There was something a little magical about the process--as a child it was amazingly fun and cool to be at a family gathering, be the center of attention, have someone take a photo of you, and then expectantly wait while the photo developed as you held it, right before your eyes. It really did feel like magic. The images are soft and the colors can be a little wonky. They have a very 70's feel to them.
Recently discovered the Impossible Project which is producing Polaroid film and more interestingly a device (the Impossible Lab) that allows you to use images on an iPhone with Polaroid film. Can be images shot with the iPhone or ones residing on the camera roll via email or whatever means. Very niche, but also kind of fun. Yes, there are filters that can create this effect. But part of the charm isn't the effect per se, it's actually having a Polaroid that you can hold in your hand, give to someone, magnet to a fridge, thumb tack to a cork board, etc.
This weekend I went to a RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) exhibit showcasing some of Andy Warhol's film photos and Polaroids. Specifically regarding the Polaroids, I was struck by how he used them as models (studies?) for some of his more famous silkscreens. I hadn't really thought about it before, but the look of his silkscreens is connected with the look produced by Polaroids.
Creatively made me think a bit about how to shoot something specifically intended for this output.
Felt like sharing. It's quirky and gimmicky. But possible it might appeal to some of you