I Discovered The Forgotten Art of Instant Polaroid Photography

I recently discovered the forgotten art of instant Polaroid photography! It has completely changed me as a photographer and I want to tell you all about it. Something about the look and feel I get from Polaroids is like no other and is so unique compared to when I use my normal digital camera. I will definitely continue to shoot with the polaroid 600 series camera! This is an art form that I have just discovered and personally feel is being forgotten in the ever modernizing world of ours. With a step back you can see the amazing aspects of older technology like this camera.

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I am a young Bay Area based Photographer and Videographer. My love for photography began very early on in my life when I began feeling emotionally moved by images I saw. My goal is to be able to move people in the same way that I was moved by my photography. My photography ventures began roughly one year ago and I’ve never looked back. I always have a camera in my hand and hope to work with any brands but specifically local businesses in the Bay Area. I am primarily known for my street photography work, however I have begun experimenting with other forms like landscape, portraiture, and lifestyle photography. My primary camera is the Sony A7RIV which I pair with a selection of either a 16-35mm, 24-70mm, or 70-200mm lens. On this channel I aim to inspire young creatives in their journey to become successful with their art!

[tobinhaasdehejia]

500 views!!! Thank you all so much for the support! ❤

[gpocollectorboy]

Only modern Polaroids take so long to develop. Original Polaroid film from 2008 and prior developed in 90 seconds, completely developed in 3 minutes. Basically the speed of Instax now.

[RavenclawFtW]

Some people mention that it's not instant because you have to wait 15 minutes for the picture to develop. But think about this: Polaroids and Instax are still the shortest amount of time from pressing the shutter button to holding a physical print in your hands.

[orng]

How does this guy have 60 subs, his videos are insane and so well edited. If you keep uploading like this consistently you will become huge!

[caytonhopson]

I feel like it’s a growing trend lowkey i don’t ever think it’ll replace digital because of the prices and stuff but it really is refreshing taking shots on instant photo cameras, and i agree it really does open your eyes.

[just_walkman]

I love this video so freakin much. As a fellow instant photographer, I really admire the fact that you wanted to give it a shot. Everything you said was true, it really improves your ability and photographic eye. I already liked and subscribed. Excellent work 🫰

[irbeej]

Hey great video! The Poloroid photos from the 1980's and '90's developed in just a minute or two, just as fast as the Fujifilm Instax film does today. When the alternative was waiting a week (or even an hour) to get your 35mm film and prints back it was definitely "instant." Granted, modern Poloroid film is NOT "instant" but the developing times have dropped from 30 minutes in the Impossible Project day to "just" 15 minutes. Hopefully Polaroid film chemistry will continue to improve!

[D_R_Martin]

It seems to me that Polaroids are making a come back from the dead rather than dying out. For so many years, I would see polaroid cameras lining the shelves at thrift stores for a few dollars each. Now, you are lucky to get one for under $20 vintage and way more than that at the box stores. Even 10 minutes is instant compared to waiting for film to be sent off, developed, and returned. Anyway, it is great to see the younger generations setting aside the instant gratification for the slower process. Good luck on your journey.

[ahmedkhan]

It was never forgotten, it has always been an active and vibrant community!

[gottanikoncamera]

Welcome to film photography. Since you’re in Oakland, you should consider joining us on our bi-monthly Eastbay Photo Collective walks, film and digital welcome. We also have a gallery space on 8th Street in Chinatown, and a new darkroom. Everyone is welcome on our walks, member or not.

[andreapaolucci]

Great video! Also fun fact, old Polaroid film used to develop a lot quicker than new film. You’d have a developed picture in 2-5 minutes and the film itself was a lot more durable. Now because of new manufacturing processes and chemicals being used, the film takes longer

[skade]

Not sure why you'd pay 200 bucks for a refurbished basic 600 camera when you can get the original ones for 20 bucks online, and even if it doesn't work the next one you buy certainly will, these things are hard to break unlike camcorders.

[polatronic]

That camera design is from the 1980's, not from the 1990's.
The original Polaroid corporation had two types of film speed. SX-70( ISO 100), and 600, Spectra( ISO 600). The SX-70 Time-Zero film took only 1 minute, the 600, Spectra took around 5 minutes to fully develope. After Polaroid went bankrupt in 2008, the film producion was stopped, the factories were closed. The original chemical formula was gone. They have the recipe, but they don't have tha names of the chemicals, only some secret codes. The suppliers would know what are those chemicals are, but they are gone after Polaroid's bankrupcy. After 2008 a team wanted to save the instant film. The team called, ,The Impossible Project". They bought the basic film technology from the leftover Polaroid company and they started to develope the technology again. At the begining it took 45 minutes to fully develope. Now it's 10-15 minutes. I hope that they will found the perfect formula to a new Time-Zero film.

[ZahidHussain-rtgj]

You (Sony camera) VS The guy she tells you not to worry about (Polaroid)

[NeuroPOP]

I have the Sony and Polaroid combo too ❤

[okwhatever_]

i have autism and this is really beautiful do you hjave autims too like me
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[artur-jgbx]

you should put in more of your photos in the video

[designthedays]

I bought a Polaroid 600 instant camera a few years ago. I love using it!

Although 600 film costs $20 for a pack of 8 photos, so I only use it every now and then, haha.

[itzyoung]

Wow! What a quality video, hope all the new comments will bring more viewers! :)
I never thought about buying one but i must admit that taking pictures with a Polaroid looks a lot more fun than other professional equipment. Looking forward to new amazing content by you!

[angrylbrylvr]

Very nice! A day at the lake and historic Oakland looks really nice