In the middle of capturing a series of mornings with my Polaroid Spectra, I had several realizations about myself as a photographer.
One, I don’t like having so little control over a camera.
Two, waiting 30 plus (our house is cold) minutes for one instant photo to develop is a challenge.
Three, shooting indoors with winter sunlight can be a lovely thing.
Four, I still love instant film (I just wish it were cheaper).
Five, limitations push me creatively.
Six, photographing with instant film is like making crepes, there’s always going to be a throwaway.
Seven, I like to capture story fragments in photographs.
Eight, shooting more is a good thing.
Nine, follow a creative thread to the end.
Ten, repeat the process another day, the conditions/results will change.
What things have you learned about yourself as a photographer?
Nikki | Art & Lemons
Oh I love this list, six especially made me laugh, its so true 🙂
I’ve learnt similar things, that I am an instinctive photographer rather than a planner and that I love all working in all light even when it seems dull – you just have to make the right approach.
My favs are 5 and 8. I’m more of a planner especially with still shots but lately with the winter light I find myself watching the light move and toss the planning out the door. Beautiful shots.
Yes, yes, yes!!!
Stunning series, Nikki! I especially like the third image for its timeless quality, composition, and the light – the gorgeous light. I use a Spectra also – like the challenge and image character, but balk at the film cost.
As a photographer, I’m a thinker, planner, and spontaneous image maker. I think it takes all of those ingredients to move forward as an artist, regardless of the medium.
oh, i lovelovelove this.
photography = life lessons
these are so poetic. i’ve never seen such lovely indoor results on polaroid. wow.