Vanessa Morrow, aka nessavay, is a powerhouse of film goodness and one of my analog heroines. She is the co-founder of the Doubles Project and a huge lover of Polaroid. Vanessa took a huge road trip, she also took along several cameras. I was lucky enough to have lunch with my fellow Vanessa, and she (swoon) took my picture with impossible film after lunch. When the idea of Polaroid meets travel came up between the Muses, I instantly (pun intended) knew who I needed to ask to guest post for me this month. Thank you Vanessa, for continuing to inspire me and sharing with us today. Without further ado, I give you Vanessa Morrow, and her amazing instant photography….

Last stop as I was leaving Oregon behind to get gas at Luv’s. They have the best gas station logo ever.
This summer, I’ve had some big shifts happening in my life so in mid-June I decided it was time to hit the road for a bit and clear my head. Nothing is better for a bit of life clarity than a solo road-trip, in my opinion. I had many, many long stretches of driving all by myself (as in six to eight hour stretches). That meant lots of music, podcasts, stops to take photos, redbulls (a bit ashamed about that, but a girl has got to stay awake on the road) and a whole lot of thinking.

While visiting my friend Steph in Utah, we took a trip up to Mirror Lake and walked around the whole lake. These little flowers were blooming everywhere.
All the photos you see here were make with one of these cameras: Polaroid OneStep Close-Up 600, Polaroid Colorpack, Polaroid Land Camera 420 and Polaroid Spectra. I used Impossible Project integral film and Fuji peel-apart film. I shot just shy of 100 images over the course of the trip! That’s a whole lot of instant joy.

The infamous Bellagio Hotel (no, I didn’t stay there–too expensive), my last shot from my stop in Vegas. I did see the fountain show… my goodness, it was spectacular.

Santa Barbara! One of my favorite places ever. I just couldn’t get over all the gorgeous sunsets on the ocean or the palm trees everywhere.
A huge thanks to my friend Nessie, for featuring me here. After knowing her for years via flickr & instagram, I was pretty stoked I got to meet her in person during this trip.
the utah barn shot is award winning. love how you paired the last two. so happy to see you here musing with us!
I’m totally inspired to buy loads of instant film and hit the road again. Thanks Vanessa’s for sharing this guest post!
I see your photos and can’t help but smile. I’m so happy I was a small part of your big road trip.
Oh I love a good solo road trip! Thanks Vanessa for sharing yours with us, and I agree with Cara, the barn shot is AH-Mazing!
Vanessa – Thank you for sharing this amazing trip with us. beautiful work, as always!
Love Vanessa and the magic she creates with all of her cameras. Her instant work is always inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
This was a treat! I’ve already favorited a few of these on flickr & ig, but it’s so nice to see the story of the trip unfold here.
thanks, everybody! I am totally honored to be a muse today. i’m a big fan of this site, i’m happy to share my trip here! you guys are awesome.
Oh my goodness, these are amazing! Such an epic road trip and 14 cameras!!!!! Yes! x
WOW! I loved hearing about your road trip and am so glad you and Vanessa got to meet up! You have a magic touch with those 14 cameras lady, I’m so glad you shared some of your shots with us!
your trip sounds so dreamy. love seeing all your images!