Sunday, July 17, 2011

Spotlight: Polaroids

I've been inspired by some recent finds on image sharing websites to do a spotlight on the good old polaroid picture.

I'm sure all of you have come across "polaroid-typed" photos before, or have heard of this term, but did you know that originally these were used mainly for the modeling business ? Polaroids are usually needed for scouts or agencies to see the natural look of the model, with no posing, makeup and taken in two-pieced swimsuits.

Instant cameras aka. polaroid cameras have evolved to develop and print pictures immediately after taking them. With digital cameras getting more popular, it is refreshing to see people still using polaroid cameras. Even though the photo and quality is not as crystal clear, there is something nice about being able to hold the picture in your hands instead of looking at it in a tiny screen ! In fact, the tangible quality of the image is what makes polaroids so popular today.

Check out a few I took yesterday...


Polaroids - on playing the guitar, cousin

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Simple images work best because polaroid cameras aren't as detailed as normal cameras. You can even edit photos to look like it's freshly pressed from an instant camera, and personally I totally love the vintage/ old styled colors and effect they give out. And here's more beautiful polaroids for your enjoyment ...



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74 Comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Lovely photos! I use Poladroid sometimes to make Polaroid-like photos.

    xox Courtney Michele
    Breakfast in Wonderland

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  2. LouiseJuly 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Amazing pics! I wish I could play the guitar xx

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  3. ManaJuly 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Nice photos! I think it's great that you appreciate the older things, vintage and the forgotten. That's a great tip for taking Polaroid photos! I never though about poses or composition much, but I does make sense to keep it simple for Polaroids!

    Thanks so much for entering my giveaway btw! <3

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  4. tiffyamaJuly 17, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I like the idea of polaroids as well. They really do create instant memories. I have an instax right now~ it's so fun to use. :] BTW, thanks again for stopping by my blog! You've got a great blog yourself. Keep up the great work! ^^

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  5. LOVE LIGHTJuly 17, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I love polaroids! The old vintage colors makes it look unique :) I gotta buy more Polaroid film hehe.

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  6. SteviaJuly 17, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Ah cute pics of you playing the guitar :)
    Perhaps you should do a vlog with you playing your fave song ;)
    <3
    http://escapesweetest.blogspot.com3


    h

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  7. TiffiefumJuly 17, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Wow those pics are amazing. I love polaroid shots too! I wish I had a polaroid cam though!:(

    By the way, I'm having a giveaway on my blog. You can check it out at
    http://tiffiefum.blogspot.com
    oif you're interested!<3

    Oh and I'm going to HK again this August. I lovee your country! lol.

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  8. The Mad TwinsJuly 17, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Love your pictures! You look so sweet!

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  9. JenJuly 17, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Great photos! Thanks for the info.. i didn't know that about polaroids ^^~
    They're definitely coming back in as a statement now with that Fujifilm instax or something?
    I LOVE polaroids. Makes memories seem a whole lot more meaningful when you have something in the palm of you hand to look at :)

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  10. yiqin;July 17, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    the photos are so soft and pretty.

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  11. Oneiro July 17, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    zomg i love polaroids! :D

    it's not about having the best quality when using a polaroid camera, it's more about capturing the moment :)

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  12. DianeJuly 17, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv Polaroids!!

    Style Ceviche.blogspot.com
    x

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  13. LupeJuly 18, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    you took some great photo's and I love the photo's you've chosen out.
    Thanks for the comment
    xoxo

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  14. Saving CapuletJuly 18, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    oh! so now i understand why they have those Polaroid shots of applicants on america's next top model! thanks for sharing this bit of info! and the photos you posted look spectacular!

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  15. Lovely GreyJuly 18, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    oh i love the photos i might try editing my photos just like that too :) hey thank you for the comment you left my blog with, btw it took me 3 years to grow my hair this long :)

    following you now!

    http://lovelybulatao.blogspot.com

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  16. Lyosha VarezhkinaJuly 18, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    great shots! love ones with the guitar!

    Lyosha
    Inside nd Outside Blog

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  17. SaraJuly 18, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Oh these photos are so inspirational! I really love all of them. The ones of you with your guitar are just so precious!

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  18. JaneJuly 18, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    awww pretty photos! I wish had a legit polaroid.. the closest thing I've gotten was a polaroid option on one of the android apps D:

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  19. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    I've wanted a Polaroid all my life... I just love that vintage look too! I guess a phone app will have to do for now :P
    xx

    http://wardrobeunderconstruction.blogspot.com/

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  20. Hello NakaJuly 18, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    lovely photos :3 i love the tea pot one and the black and white one with your brother (im guessing)

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  21. ElanorJuly 18, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    fantastic post! i love the quality of photos that a polaroid produces also! the images you chose are lovely here also.

    i have a polaroid, but with a tiny amount of film that is most definitely expired by this point. ah well, maybe one day...

    x elanor

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  22. WanderlustJuly 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Your blog is so beautiful and magical :)
    i love it, so glad i found it, following of course!
    please will you check out mine? Sheniquaoutar.blogspot.com/

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  23. JennJuly 18, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    lovely pictures ! nice guitar :)

    x
    http://jennplaysguitar.blogspot.com/

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  24. DJuly 18, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I love polaroids! I even got myself a Fuji instax. AWESOME!!! :)

    http://daphneglowsinthedark.blogspot.com/

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  25. my thrifty closetJuly 18, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    polaroids are beautiful. The one with your brother (?) looks like vintage photos. Thanks for sharing all the awesome images


    love~mongs
    http://mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  26. CominicaJuly 18, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    follow you back!

    you can play guitar deaR?? so nice! :D

    http://cominicablog.blogspot.com/

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  27. KimJuly 19, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I love polaroids! too bad I don't own one >.<

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  28. TeddiJuly 19, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    of course the guitar pix would be my favorite

    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

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  29. moonyJuly 19, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    love the polaroid effect and of course i love the cinemagraph picture! -is that how you spell it?! haha

    neonrosefashion.blogspot.com

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  30. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Great polaroid pics girl!!! I love them.


    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

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  31. The Cat HagJuly 19, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    The color of polaroids are awesome, but the sad part is that there would ever only be one of that photograph! :|


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

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  32. cushyJuly 19, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    i love vintage effects on photos too. love all the pictures especially the girl with her reflection on the window. a lot of emotions in there.

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  33. ellieJuly 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    So love the pics of you and the guitar.

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  34. ivy's closetJuly 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Such wonderful art. I like your own, too.

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  35. Veronika B.July 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Gorgeous photos! I am obsessed with Polaroid pictures!

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  36. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesJuly 19, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Lovely photos! Beautiful inspiration!

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  37. Kimia KlineJuly 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    i love polaroids. theyre always so nostalgic.

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  38. AnitaJuly 19, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Wow. I love it!
    http://xtheperfectmess.blogspot.com

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  39. EvsJuly 19, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    so beautiful :)

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  40. The Platinum BatchJuly 20, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    beautiful post! i want to figure out how to do pix like those!! love the blog! i just found you! im following! check me out sometime! maybe youd like to follow back! cant wait to see more!! :)

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  41. ErikaJuly 20, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    I also have a Polaroid taken at a fairly antiquated antique market .. pity that I can not find refills!

    Polaroid photos are the best ever! :)

    erika
    kiss
    www.myfreechoice.net

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  42. MadelineJuly 20, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Just wanted to let you know that I've awarded you something:

    http://madelinesfashion.blogspot.com/2011/07/award-one-lovely-blog.html

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  43. Mi_MiJuly 20, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    wow i love the collection and you look like you are having fun!! wow great post i love your pictures an your blog stunning!
    Mi_Mi
    x
    mi-miworld.blogspot.com/

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  44. mlartigueJuly 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    aww i love polaroids!!

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  45. OlesyaJuly 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    mmm) you play gitare7 cool
    bottom photo from the film, not like

    http://nuppi-nuppi.blogspot.com/

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  46. Popcorn, Pugs & PeoniesJuly 20, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I love all of these images. Very inspirational.

    *Erin

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  47. SadaJuly 20, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    These are beautiful. Love Polaroids. Your blog is always so interesting, informative & pretty! Great post.
    xo
    Sada
    Dressology HQ

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  48. Vania ClarissaJuly 20, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    hey babe , thanks for your comment on my blog .
    really nice photos ! i swear :)

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  49. Safe in the Steep CliffsJuly 20, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    i love your photos! Polaroids are so pretty and mysterious to look at. it's also quick and awesome to look at.

    -robots in trouble

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  50. Tria ZaluskaJuly 20, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    very cute photos..

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  51. ChrysaJuly 20, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Hi Flo!

    I hope you are fine!

    Beautiful pictures! I like a lot Polaroid images as well, but have never used them:) But I love their vintage effect! I may try editing some of my photos like this in the future!

    I currently live in Zurich, Switzerland, I moved here a month ago! The weather looks like autumn:(:( On the contrary, in Greece it is very hot!

    I miss a lot my people and I may go for a few days to see them! And to swim a little!:)

    Kisses!
    Chrysa
    Stories and Sequins

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  52. BiancaJuly 20, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    These are so beautiful! Thank you for the comment, I love your blog and am following!

    Follow back when you can www.biancaallegra.blogspot.com

    I've just started and would really appreciate it :) xxxxxxxxxxx

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  53. Sue LynJuly 20, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Love your blog! and im a new follower(:

    ps: yr such a cutie!

    http://twistchic.blogspot.com

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  54. Blonde hair, Blue jeansJuly 20, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    love all of these picture, great post!

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  55. UnknownJuly 20, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Polaroids are so much fun. I love the ones you took! :)

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  56. noura.July 20, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    i really love all of this

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  57. lauraJuly 21, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    gorgeous photos. You're absolutely right: there is something sooo grand about polaroids.

    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  58. ANNIEJuly 21, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    cute polaroids ♥
    i often pose with my guitar as well lol =P
    love the one with zooey, she's my favorite female artist/actress/singer!

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  59. Fashion FabriceJuly 21, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I have a weakness for poloroids! and yours with the guitar are stunning:)
    XOXO
    Farah from FashionFabrice

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  60. ClaireJuly 21, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    lovely pictures, i especially love the ones of you playing guitar.

    you should check out my blog, i think you'll be excited!

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  61. fashioneggpplantJuly 21, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    all these photos are worthy of some wall space! i love the ones with you in it especially :)

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  62. SCJuly 21, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I love these photos.

    I need to buy some Polaroid 600 film but they dun make it anymore and some company is making em now (not the Polaroid company, but The Impossible Project) and it's like $35 for 10 =___= I dun wanna buy it right now cuz I can't afford such extravagance LOLOL. But in the future I will. My Polaroid was only $3.99 from Value Village! I dun wanna pay 10 times that just for a few pieces of film+battery. Aaah but what can you do.

    Haven't seen you around for a while, Flo! Hope you update soon (:

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  63. Femme VirtueJuly 21, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    i love polaroid! they have a nostalgic feel to the pictures!

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  64. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    great pics!
    i love polaroid :D
    xx

    http://twice-asnice.blogspot.com/2011/07/welcome-home-mari.html

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  65. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Oh i always liked your post!
    Your photos play the guitar, awesome and the others too!
    So cool :)
    Greets from http://www.motivaland.blogspot.com

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  66. Christine BJuly 22, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I love Polaroid shots! these are so awesome esp the Zoey one! :)

    thanks for commenting and visiting my blog :D
    www.heartmadefashion.blogspot.com

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  67. KelseyJuly 22, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    I LOVE polaroids! I think you can take a picture of almost anything and it looks cooler as a Polaroid :) they are so classy and quirky not to mention cool!

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  68. AudreyJuly 22, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I should've kept up with my guitar lessons! Haha, I love the photos too! ^^

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  69. STJuly 22, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    I love the polaroids! And I wish I could play guitar :c xx

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  70. Natalie RykerJuly 22, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    gosh i love these gorgeous polariods!!! specially the one of the couple getting married!!


    www.therougelipstickdiaries.blogspot.com

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  71. Miss LiJuly 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    cute photos!! :D
    i love polariods! <3 my bf bought himself one but gave it to me when he ran out of film and was too lazy to buy more film lol! xD

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  72. Kari.July 23, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    LOL -- I love the Barbie Doll skirt. I have a site where this woman makes jewelery (pins) from pieces of Barbie dolls, and they are really really cool! Thanks for the visit! Very interesting pictures.

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  73. Kim LJuly 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I wish I can play the guitar :)
    Lovely Polaroid pictures. I love the Polaroid effects as well. My Fuji film instaxmini does just it :)

    updated my blog with HK pictures if you're interested :)

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  74. WeraAugust 4, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    really nice blog!

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