Polaroid Memories
July 24, 2009
I’ve been a little bit fascinated by polaroid pictures recently.
There’s something magical about them. I think it’s that they evoke memories in a way that pristine megapixeled shots never really do. Memories are hazy, dream-like; Polaroid shots give me that same sensation.
But also, it might be because it’s evident that a polaroid photo will not last forever. The image will fade, just like the memory. Its transience brings it fleeting yet urgent importance, and knowing it will be gone makes me want to savour it more.
July 24, 2009 at 9:43 am
Well said !
July 24, 2009 at 10:33 am
ya you are right , but Polaroid camera give results immediately .
July 24, 2009 at 1:16 pm
results don’t come quite immediately – waiting for the picture to develop magically is also part of the multi-sensory experience