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/

exciting news from polaroid.

I have just purchased a polaroid 600 camera from eBay, knowing that the film will be hard to come by.  Despite this large obstacle, I still couldn't resist buying it with those kind of prices.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/41557518/vintage-polaroid-sun-600-lms-land-camera

That being said, I was looking around the internet, and came upon a site that gave information about a new launch of Polaroid products.  


Apparently, Polaroid announced that they will be coming out with a more contemporary version of their classic instant camera that will come in a wide range of colors.  The PIC 1000 will use the classic polaroid 600 film.  Even better, the film will be compatible with both contemporary and classic contemporary cameras.


Looks like I will be anticipating the arrival of the PIC 1000 so I can actually gain easier access to film!


For more information on the upcoming Polaroid products, check out Polaroid's website

polaroid envy.

Here's a website with some really cool examples of polaroids that photographers have taken today: http://www.flickriver.com/groups/polaroid_/pool/random/

The warm colors and vintage-feel in these photos would be the types of images that I am trying to achieve.

inspired beginning.

Lately I have had an obsession with Polaroid pictures...


Originally, my plan was to take digital images of modern and contemporary objects or people.  I was going to take them into photoshop, where I would manipulate the photos so they would have somewhat of a vintage look (circa 1970's).  From there, I would crop each image and frame it in a Polaroid frame, to make the modern images look "retro-fied."

http://consumerist.com/2008/02/polaroid-instant-film-is-dead.html

Though I still intend to stick with this plan, I had a sudden interest in actually purchasing my own Polaroid camera.  Suddenly arriving upon this idea, just one week before the due date, probably wasn't the most realistic option.  I do, however, plan on bidding on a Polaroid 600 today and see if I can find one that will ship quickly.  I think that it would add interest to my installation (at least, for me that is).

http://spitballarmy.com/?p=1919

Once I have collected several images, I would like to cover a portion of one of the dark-paneled wood walls in my room.  To showcase my installation of my blog, I will attempt to scan each individual "polaroid" and document the entire piece as well.  


This was my original inspiration:

http://interior-design-picture-gallery.blogspot.com/2009/11/wall-decoration-ideas.html

I have always been drawn to the look of too many images on a wall, and I love the different shapes and sizes of the frames here.  This inspired me for this project because of the overall layout.  I thought about doing something with frames, but I thought that it would be a good opportunity to work on my (lack) of photography skills.  When I finish gathering images, I might consider framing them in larger frames with no glass or background. 

http://www.flickriver.com/groups/polaroid_/pool/random/

It would also be cool to make the frames different colors...time is really the only issue here.