Post · bonfire.cafe

I love the new camera but it’s been a bit difficult to get a handle on. Polaroids are so fussy about light and depth of field, but they surprise me with how emotively they can capture things. (also the BW film is the bee's freaking knees)

#polaroid

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Looking up into a tree’s leaves, nothing but contrasts of shapes and branches in a warm glow.

#polaroid

Eric Jennings */3

@pumiquxt@sfba.social · 3 hours ago

@hollie @MamaLake

i get terrible results w all films. any tips for improving my chances?

Hollie

@hollie@social.coop · 1 hour ago

@pumiquxt @MamaLake My initial photos were so bad that I nearly gave the camera away. 😊

More light is needed than you think. But be careful about shots that skirt close to then sun, like big skies - those tend to wash out from over exposure (for me).

Eric Jennings */3

@pumiquxt@sfba.social · 8 minutes ago

@hollie @MamaLake

thanks. do you think film age is a factor? i'm now using film that i bought a couple years ago. the last 8 photos were the worst i've ever seen, so i'm wondering if film should be used quickly...