Polaroid. Gone in an instant.

December 24th, 2008  |  Darrell Corriveau

This is the last year that Polaroid is producing its famous instant film. It is expected that all remaining worldwide supply will disappear from store shelves sometime in 2009.

For many, Polaroid images are nostalgic artifacts of childhood birthdays and trips to Florida with the family. But for others, Polaroid film – and the process of taking pictures with it – offers something more. They embrace the imperfections and the happy accidents that can occur. With the potential for unreal colour and unpredictable lighting effects, even mundane subjects can magically transform into little works of art. Have a look at these amazing images taken by friend Alison Garnett.

For more Polaroid-related stories and links to contributor collections, please visit the folks at savepolaroid.com.

Exactitudes

November 21st, 2008  |  Darrell Corriveau

Exactitudes: a contraction of exact and attitude is an ongoing work by Rotterdam-based photographer Ari Versluis and profiler Ellie Uyttenbroek. Equal parts art and scientific survey, it’s an interesting comment on our collective need to express individuality, and conversely, to associate ourselves with tribes of like-minded people.