Polaroid

My Polaroid has been one of the best presents I have ever received. I love the instant moment of the photo being developed and I love the washed out, not quite perfect feel it has to it. I think there is something special in just capturing a moment once and not knowing how it will turn out - each photo becomes a one off and is significant to that moment.

The Polaroid itself is very easy to use, and it helps that it has a sensor to allow you to move between different settings depending on the lighting situation. Obviously the quality of the photos aren't quite perfect - features aren't too defined and the camera also cuts out some of the bottom of the frame so you have to overcompensate by pointing it down a little or else you get loads of space at the top of the frame. But nevertheless, they still look effective.

I purchased mine from Amazon, the link is here however you can also purchase them from the Polaroid store or Urban Outfitters but they seem to be a lot cheaper on Amazon. Sadly the film is rather expensive, around £14 for 20 films, if purchased on Amazon here which works out as 70p per film. When you think about it 70p doesn't seem too bad but 20 films can get used up pretty quickly when you are taking photos of friends or places so the cost builds up.

Frankly for me, the cost is worth it - I love the outcomes and I can treasure them forever and it's such a handy little camera to have out and about for special occasions. Below I've included photos of my Polaroid and the photos I have taken on it.