The Language of Polaroid: Exploring Your Creative Potential

Creative freedom, analog film, instant results!

Polaroid cameras and instant film offer a unique allure and magic that sets them apart from any other medium. From Polaroid’s remarkable history, characterized by Edwin Land’s invention of a camera and film capable of instant development without a darkroom, to the latest Polaroid models featuring Bluetooth connectivity with a smartphone app, you now have unprecedented options for creating one-of-a-kind images on Polaroid’s distinctive signature film.

Join artist Jari Poulin for an online workshop for those excited to learn the language of Polaroid from a long-time lover of Polaroid’s delightful allure. Over six weeks, combine your photographic vision with the magic and immediacy of a film that develops itself and the myriad possibilities it has as an art form. No two people are the same like no two Polaroids are the same. In life, just like in our photography, it’s our imperfections that make us unique.

Meeting once a week for two-hour sessions, Jari’s gatherings are dedicated to igniting inspiration and learning the art of capturing images with Polaroid NOW+ or i2 cameras. Explore multiple techniques for manipulating images to convey your personal vision. Discover how to utilize Polaroid as a medium for artistic expression, from installations to creating larger versions of your Polaroids through scanning. Weekly assignments span still life, portrait, landscape, multiple exposure, and abstract photography. Jari shares insights into Polaroid’s history to provide context, then immerse yourself in the inspiring works of other artists using Polaroid materials, learn techniques for getting the best results from your camera and film, become proficient in using the Polaroid app for hands-off photographing, explore emulsion lifts, and learn techniques for enhancing images through hand coloring. Additionally, we examine various exhibition formats to effectively showcase your work.

A thriving Polaroid community is expanding daily, with users worldwide sharing their work and inspiring each other through creative Polaroid approaches. You have the opportunity during this workshop to join this flourishing community and put your own mark on the photographic art being created with instant film and experimental approaches. Step into the world of Polaroid photography with Jari and unlock endless possibilities for artistic exploration and expression.