An accessible and comprehensive how-to guide to expressive and experimental techniques and manipulation of Polaroid prints and cameras. Polaroid: The Complete Guide to Experimental Instant Photography is the go-to resource for all lovers of instant photography. Divided into two main parts, “Camera and Film Format Guide” and “Creative Techniques,” this unique reference offers a comprehensive introduction to instant photography, including a wide-ranging overview of instant cameras and compatible accessories and film; tips on what to buy and where to buy it; how to adapt equipment and preserve the life of your images; easy step- by-step guides to a wide range of image manipulations, accompanied by visual showcases of the work of the very best Polaroid photographers; and an extensive resources section, complete with a film compatibility guide, a list of stockists, and safety information. Polaroid: The Complete Guide to Experimental Instant Photography provides photographers, art students, and vintage camera enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills to push the boundaries of what a Polaroid photograph can be. 840 illustrations

A complete, intuitive, step-by-step guide to experimental instant photography techniques and the manipulation of Polaroid prints and cameras The cult of Polaroid photography has ignited the imaginations of photographers across all generations. The immense popularity of recent digital applications that replicate the effects of instant photography, such as Instagram, has in turn renewed enthusiasm for that vintage look best achieved with analog technologies. Equally relevant for the novice or the experienced photographer, Polaroid: The Complete Guide to Experimental Instant Photography is informative and intuitive. An introduction charts the widespread use of Polaroid, its subsequent decline, and its current rebirth. Section 1: Camera and Film Format Guide introduces the key cameras, compatible films and buying and accessory guides. It also includes how-tos, ranging from storing your prints to adapting Type 80 cameras to accept Fuji film. Section 2: Creative Techniques gives a comprehensive breakdown of every method of image manipulation, such as “Polaroid image transfers,” “cyanotype contact printing,” and “emulsion lifts.” Each technique comes with step-by-step, photographic instructions and a showcase of the very best end results. With 450 full-color illustrations giving step-by-step instructions, this book offers a complete course in Polaroid photography and its myriad potential applications. 450+ color illustrations