Updated: Apr 22, 2021
I began experimenting with a new type of instant photography #Fujifilm has. The image is quite smaller than a Polaroid, though exceeding less expensive. I found the camera at a thrift shop and bought some monochrome film to give it a shot! I also dabbled with some chemical manipulations. The effects came out really interesting. I love the erie spitual tone of the trees silhouette mixed with the chemical colors. More to come of this medium!
After shooting my first Polaroids, soon came the idea of what else I could do? Emulsions lifts seemed easy enough after research, something a novice like myself could do. The effects leave a textured abstract look, by separating the film using water submersion to lift the image off the photo material. If done right with care, some really interesting dimensional aspects could be created. Here’s some of my experiences with the method. It‘s a work in progress. Possibly a book of these coming soon!
Figuring out correct double exposure effects is tricky with these occasional quirky vintage cameras. The accidental results seem to be the best case scenario, pleasantly so. I really enjoy studying the tree lines in their leaflessnes, cold and ragged conjoinment.
