Impossible Project Polaroid Workshop

Monday, August 29, 2011
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
On Saturday, I went to Chloe Aftel's Impossible Project Polaroid workshop at PhotoboothSF that just opened up in the city. It was my first time EVER using a Polaroid camera. There's something so special about the quality of the image that cannot be achieved by any other camera. I think I may be addicted. Except there's the small fact that I don't own a Polaroid camera. That may be a problem ;)

PhotoboothSF had pretty much every type of film camera and equipment possible... toy cameras, Polaroid cameras, random camera books... I found it somewhat ironic (and hopefully not in poor taste) that I was snapping behind-the-scenes shots with my digital camera at a venue dedicated to keeping analog photography alive (the things you do for a blog, i tell ya). Oh well. Anyway, Chloe is a most wonderful person to be around. She's already talking about organizing another Polaroid workshop. Can't wait!
Polaroid workshop
The loot:
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
My stack:
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
Polaroid workshop
jacket: gap, shirt: h&m, shorts: ann taylor, belt: thrifted, shoes: steve madden, necklace: ann taylor, purse: dooney & bourke

PS. Polaroids from the workshop are up on my website under 'Personal.'

27 comments on "Impossible Project Polaroid Workshop"

a girl with a smile on August 29, 2011 7:35 AM said...

Those look amazing!

Anh Ngo on August 29, 2011 8:55 AM said...

First of all, let me say that I am in love with your outfit. You dress so stylishly and effortlessly! I have shoes that look just like yours! Except I got mine at Nordstrom, so I'm pretty sure you got a better deal than I did. ;)

Secondly, I am so insanely jealous that you got to go to such an incredible workshop! I adore Polaroids with all of my heart. Then again, who doesn't? I actually found a Polaroid at my local thrift store (without the film, of course), but they turn up pretty frequently, and for less than $2! If I see one, I'll get it and send it to you so that you can start a Polaroid collection. :)

Take care!
Anh
<3

Grain de Soleil

Sweet Harvest Moon on August 29, 2011 9:27 AM said...

I love taking polaroids! Sadly the film is so expensive :(

Linka on August 29, 2011 9:31 AM said...

Absolutely amazing! Which I was there! Thanks for the photos!

Ruzu on August 29, 2011 9:31 AM said...

great ;) ask for one on chritsmas

Joy on August 29, 2011 12:14 PM said...

I want to try polaroid cameras too but I thought the film was too expensive and too hard to get?

Aryn on August 29, 2011 2:22 PM said...

Wow, that looks so fun! Your photos look really good, too. you should post some more. Also, you look really chic with your hair like that. The whole outfit too!

Aryn
Driftwood and Daydreams

The Drifter and the Gypsy on August 29, 2011 2:25 PM said...

@Sweet Harvest Moon and @Joy: Yes, the film is expensive! The film was from The Impossible Project and is $25 per each pack (with 8 exposures in each pack). Sadly, too expensive to become an addiction!

Katie on August 29, 2011 5:24 PM said...

Such great pictures, you look so adorable! xo

Abi on August 29, 2011 5:48 PM said...

wow! i want to have my own polaroid too.
great photos!

thesapphiremoon on August 29, 2011 6:11 PM said...

Isn't that Brittany from ANTM?! I loved her! And I absolutely love polaroid cameras! I actually have one that I bought at a garage sale for $4 but the film is too expensive so I haven't actually used it. :(

kimvee on August 29, 2011 6:24 PM said...

I love your shoes! :)

xoxo,
kimvee
ohmyvintage.blogspot.com
omvintage.etsy.com

The Drifter and the Gypsy on August 29, 2011 6:49 PM said...

@thesapphiremoon: Yes, it is! Good eyes :)

Cait Emma on August 29, 2011 7:41 PM said...

You're adorable! I would love to post about your site on my blog! [www.cait-flightlessbird.blogspot.com]

Eli on August 29, 2011 8:37 PM said...

I'm going to have to check out this place ASAP! I do have some polaroid cameras that still work and have been dying to get my hands on some film! The photos always come out so beautiful

-WANDERLUSTERS- on August 29, 2011 9:20 PM said...

awww my shirt for h&m! so cute on you! :) I loved the few shots you posted from the polaroids. You should definitely invest in one for yourself! The thrift shops around here carry them quite often, if you want me to keep an eye out for a certain model for you, I will!

Meesh on August 30, 2011 12:07 AM said...

Wow, looks like a great place to visit. The photography nut in my house has a few Polaroids, but we don't pull them out too often due to the film expense. I kind of want to try them again now, though!

sara l on August 30, 2011 5:48 AM said...

WOW, amazing blog! <3

.giada on August 30, 2011 11:15 AM said...

I have a polaroid camera but in Italy is very difficult to find polaroid-film, anyway lovely photos as always

<3

elegant storms on September 1, 2011 1:38 PM said...

ahh you look so amazing! plus, you got to check out the impossible project?! i'm turning into jelly (:

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Krissy (Shimmer Like Gold) on September 2, 2011 3:26 PM said...

Duuuude! Could you be any more adorable? I want to squish you! haha.

Anonymous said...

I love the look of polaroids and want to get my hands on one! Do you have a suggestion to which make I should keep an eye out for?
-Arielle

Morenica on September 15, 2011 9:12 PM said...

Hi Micaela! Would you kindly please give me more information about this course? I would like to participate.
Thanks in advance!

marendita on January 9, 2012 4:52 PM said...

I am absolutely in love with your shirt!! Could you please let me know the brand that it is?
:)

marendita on January 9, 2012 4:52 PM said...

I am absolutely in love with your shirt!! Could you please tell me what brand it is?
:)

The Drifter and the Gypsy on January 9, 2012 6:30 PM said...

@marendita: Thank you. Of course! It's H&M :)

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