July 4, 2021
For my birthday this past ( January 4 ) I decided to buy a polaroid camera . I decided to buy the Polaroid I-type camera , which can also be connected and controlled with your smart phone . A marriage of both past and present technologies.
I’ve always loved the look and feel and everything that a Polaroid photo represented. To me a polaroid photo is what a memory looks like. It can be a bit faded, or bursting with saturation. Either way you never know how colors in a Polaroid Photo will come out , just like in life.
During the Pandemic and in Quarantine we were bombarded with images we see from a screen whether it be on tv, on our computers , or most likely on our phone screens. I felt the need to capture something that was solid , one of a kind , and yet instant , something I can hold in my hand and there began my obsession with taking Polaroids Photos . There is definitely a satisfaction and magic of seeing an image develop before your very eyes.
This also happened also during the first Mercury Retrograde of 2021 . A time when things from the past come back and a time when technology is prone to glitches. It wasn’t easy and also frustrating starting a pricey new project especially where you’re not sure how something will turn out, and the cost of the film may not always match the results of the picture.
There was a lot of self reflection in the process of taking these images. You really have to think about what you want to photograph and in the case of self portraits how you want to be perceived. I hope my expensive selfies convey equal parts Vulnerable Forlorn Artist with Supermodel 100% Bad Ass Bish. I want to have something of quality to look back on . This is a unique special time we are living in and it is truly a blessing to know that .
All in all, thank you for taking the time for viewing my humble little passion project page. I’ve noticed that there is a real Instant Film Community that is inspiring ,fun and supportive at the same time . I look forward to sharing all that I can here with you .
My wish and Prayer for you is that : I hope find you nothing but Passion, Inspiration, Creativity, Kindness , Patience with the Process , and Healing through your own Art during these challenging times.
Love,
-@RomerPolaroid
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