shake it like a polaroid picture.

the look.

photo.shoot.

Came to a realization that two of my friends had the "look" I was going for.  Here is a shots of Elle Busch and Bradley Christopfel...

marc jacobs.

The original idea I had surrounded upon the idea of modern images with a vintage feel.  After re-vamping my installation idea, I wanted to think more about what I wanted my images to look like.


After walking around the Fine Arts building on a daily basis, I noticed good spaces to shoot pictures.  What I really noticed was the amount of white walls everywhere, and the fluorescent lighting.  This reminded me of one of my favorite print campaigns by design powerhouse Marc Jacobs. 

  

  http://www.boston.com/yourlife/home/stylephile/clothing_fashion/

http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/streetstyle/MarcJacobsJacJurgenTeller3.jpg

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z169/

http://dahliamorgendorffer.blogspot.com/2010/06/old-marc-by-marc-jacobs-ads.html

famous polaroids.

http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2008/12/28/weekinreview/

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Andy Warhol was a big fan of using the Polaroid camera, and his work is among some of my most favorites.  I love Warhol's use of color in his work, and the tones in his Polaroids are what I am going for.  

Here's some of his Polaroid work:

All images taken from http://www.blu-magazine.com

new idea.

After a little bit of discussion, my installation process has taken a little bit of a different direction.  I still intend to keep the same idea in working with "modern polaroids," yet Michael suggested a way in which my piece can become more interactive.  It is my intention to complete my polaroids in Photoshop, then turn them into coasters.  I will then take these coasters, and place them at places where they will be in use (restaurants, bars, etc.).  I think this will be an interesting way to view my work, as it will allow an opportunity for people to both view and use my art.

here.they.are

http://www.photographybay.com/2010/01/12/polaroid-pic-1000/