instant photography
Polaroid experiments with Luigi Ulisse Iovane
For over 30 years I have been dealing with the world of "images" and organizing a festival of animated films (Imaginaria - www.imaginaria.eu ) since 2003. I have always been fascinated by the Polaroid that has an important place in my artistic and professional life.I can identify myself as a "polaroider experimenter" and i use several vintage Polaroid machines (SX-70, SLR 680) but also new tools such as the Polaroid Lab. The photos here are part of my latest experimental and research works.
Polaroid and medium-format with Gabriel Diaz
Gabriel shoots film photography on both Polaroid peel-apart film and medium format film. See his work here, and maybe check his instagram account.
Instant people, by Andreea-Mihaela Andrei
"I just wanted to take portraits of people;" Tell us about yourself. I'm 25. I was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania and I'm currently living in London. I'm a part time artist and in the other half I have a part time job that leaves me some time for my first job as an artist. I studied 2 years at the film school in Bucharest. I'm addicted to cinema, I love cats and I have one, his name is Kubrick ( because I do have a a little obsession on Stanley Kubrick), I love rain, I also love
The therapeutic feeling of shooting film, by Felix Quiogue
"For me, shooting film is somewhat magical and somehow relaxing." Tell us about yourself. I'm Felix Quiogue, an IT professional dabbling in film photography. I'm 4 years away from being 3 decades old. When and how did the film journey begin for you? It all started with a lomography fisheye camera, and my curiosity pushed me to know more about the process of developing film. Since then, I've been completely immersed in film photography. For me, shooting film is somewhat magical and
Alessandra Ruyten: An instant connection
"I was obsessed with taking photos of all things that were fascinating to me and that was... well, everything." Tell us about yourself. I'm 24 years old, living in Antwerp and I'm a fine art photographer. I show my work in exhibitions, for example some of my polaroid portraits will be hanging in the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts from Monday April 18th until Friday May 6th. My polaroid portraits are also for sale; contact alessandraruytenportraits@gmail.com. Besides that, I also do p
Morgan LaRue: Focusing on the past and recreating it.
"Shooting in and around empty homes; They reflect how I feel inside in ways that are impossible to explain." Tell us about yourself. I'm currently 21 years old and have lived my entire life in Iowa; I grew up in the country outside of Ionia. I'm currently a full time college student at Upper Iowa University studying Fine Art. I own a business, Revivals, where I refinish and paint vintage furniture pieces in partnership with Renewed Purpose in Waverly, Iowa. I'm constantly busy between work
Wiktoria Potocka: Unnoticed shots
"I am not going anywhere without at least one camera." Tell us about yourself. 19-year-old polish student having a gap year. When and how did the film journey begin for you? I started my adventure with film photography and photography at all in March 2014. I found my dad’s old camera and decided to give it a try. Now, I am not going anywhere without at least one camera. What Could we always find in your gear bag? Additional roll of film, dust removal tool and optic paper. Wh
Verena Köck. Film filled the gap
"Film. It helps me slow down and be more connected with the people I photograph." Tell us about yourself. I'm 28 years old and I live in Austria. I'm the owner of a 'home for old people' where up to 30 people can live. Alongside I`m a freelance photographer. When and how did the film journey begin for you? My personal film love story started this year. I used to shoot digital before (and sometimes I still do), but at some point I wasn`t happy anymore with the things I created, or the
Instant moments with Sarah Elise Abramson
"Instant film will forever and always be very unpredictable" Remember Sarah Elise Abramson? We posted her article a while ago and now it's time for another one! When and how did you discover instant film? I honestly don't remember how I discovered instant film. I think I was already doing work in the darkroom when I found out that Polaroids could function as a usable and fun medium. I would just take photos of my friends and my feet and things like that. What type of instant film do y
Film as a way of life, by Zack Williams
"I think it was the realization of knowing exactly what I want to do with my time, and I think thats what life is all about" Tell us about yourself. My name is Zack Williams and I am addicted to instant photos. That felt good to get off my chest. I am 30 years old and am from a small town called Hudson in the great state of North Carolina. The question what do you do for a living is easy for me...I live. I work enough to pay for gas, food, and film. My cat Bodhi can testify to this. In fa
Ghosts and peel-aparts, by Brian Henry
"I shoot and experiment with anything I can get my hands on" Tell us about yourself. I am 26 years old and co-owner of a curiosity shop here in Baltimore, MD called Bazaar. When and how did the film journey begin for you? I became a serious film addict when I was in high school. My school was fortunate enough to still have their traditional black and white darkroom running and I spent countless hours in there, in complete fascination with processing and experimenting with my photograph
Analogs from another world, by Sarah Elise Abramson
"Film. I could never leave it" Tell us about yourself. My name's Sarah Elise Abramson and I shoot with an all manual SRT 201 Minolta with a broken back door and a broken light meter. I have to tape the back shut every time I load a new roll of film; sometimes light leeks happen..and sometimes I'm okay with that. I also have to use my brain to figure out exposure. I feel like it keeps me in touch with my roots and keeps me grounded within this art form. I also sometimes shoot with my SX-7