Polaroid Creative Tools and Techniques

Awarded the German Photo Book Prize in silver

Hardly any other camera has fired the imagination of creative people as much as the instant camera from the US company Polaroid. Whether it's a foldable model or a professional studio camera - the amazing device was part of the standard equipment of every studio for many years. Resourceful makers soon discovered that it was possible to do far more than just snapshots developed in record time. Skillful manipulation resulted in works that not only had their own format, but also their own visual language.

After the Polaroid almost completely disappeared from the scene with the advent of digital photography, it experienced a great revival in the age of Instagram & Co. To help Polaroid lovers in their creative endeavors, Rhiannon Adam has written a most inspirational guide. In it, the London artist presents numerous experimental techniques with which even beginners can achieve fascinating results. The helpful box of tricks is supplemented by an introduction to the various camera and film types and an FAQ section in which practical questions about troubleshooting or material procurement are answered.