It's fun getting inspired by other photographers. I saw a great bookcover by Gjerme and remembered a diner shot of my own. This is one of my favorite polaroid transfers which was aquired as part of Polaroid's Artist Collection, and posted on their website. I wrote about Polaroid Transfers earlier, here's a link back to the blog post here. I also hand color some of my Polaroid Transfers with water color paint.
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uhhh I miss the days of Polaroid transfers. So much has changed I forget about all the fun photography stuff we all used to do before digital came along. Nice post.
I love polaroid transfers...of the right things. And this is surely the right thing. just gorgeous, and don't stop making them. be fun to see them of brides, but you'd have to be, umm, third shooter or something.
Wow! never even heard of Polaroid transfers.... but, love these photos!
Lisa,
First, thanks so much for the lovely comments on my blog! Second, I absolutely LOVE Polaroid transfers!!! An old friend of mine passed away recently and left me his parent's Polaroid camera. I haven't had time to take any pictures and try this yet but it's in the plans. I would love any advice or help you could offer. Truthfully, I wouldn't even know where to get film for it? Ebay maybe?
Anyway, thanks for sharing this shot. I LOVE it!
Cheers,
Jaci
Great P.Transfer. You'll have to share how it's done.
~Hope
Thanks for all your wonderful comments! I love doing Polaroid Transfers, and miss them! For more information on how to do them, check the Polaroid website, under creative, and specifically http://www.polaroid.com/global/printer_friendly.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441759987&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574488338439&bmUID=1200687633372&bmLocale=en_US for the tutorial.
They are definitely more an art than a science, one of a kind, and the technique needs a little vodoo to get the best results! You can still get plenty of Polaroid film at B & H and other photo stores. A lot of the film types are pretty standardized and a lot of the older cameras take film still available today. The film does dry out (it comes with chemicals to process each photo), so you really do not want to work with old film. Good luck and have fun, and browse their website for tons of great information and other wonderful artists!
Lisa,
Thanks for checking out Tommy and Nora!
I find the Polaroid stuff fascinating. I've never woirked with it but it's so cool... so old school. Very effective.
I was surprised to see your post on Firefly below. I used to be a huge Piers Anthony fan and I probably remember that book better than any of the others. It's so cool to see that you did the art for the cover! Rock on!
Derrick
Wow Lisa that is an Awesome shot. It is so-o-o Nostalgic. And to think that I inspired you to post it - I am very honored! Thank-you
Gjerme
What a great image!! So artistic!
Takes me back... Great transfer images, there is just something timeless about a really good transfer.
Frank
What a great shot! So sad that polaroid is stopping production of instant films :(
this is FABULOUS! it's one of the best I've seen! I used to play with them all the time but then I just got busy and stopped -- you're inspiring me to pick it back up again by making it look so easy! it's not, which makes this image all the more impressive. very, very nice work.
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