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Instant prints are made via a clever chemical process involving positive emulsion, liquid developer, and dyes.
The film gets exposed when you fire the shutter and develops as it gets ejected from the camera.
Reclaimed Blue 600 Film is said to have been invented by Polaroid scientist Brian Slaghuis
And when one of those experimental flukes becomes a cult success?
ignited my love of instant photography again.
Thatsthe story from Polaroidanyway, and I dont mind whether its true or a clever marketing gimmick.
Reclaimed Blue 600 Film is said to have been invented by Polaroid scientist Brian Slaghuis
When I made my first two exposures, I was slightly baffled at the films popularity.
The images were too dark my own underexposure mistakes and it was hard to make out the subjects properly.
Determined not to waste film, I did some more research into Reclaimed Blue.
I want to experiment more with Reclaimed Blue Film, but the first pack was very fun to try(Image credit: Lauren Scott)
But I think thats missing the point of why many people love using Polaroid cameras.
The images aren’t yet masterpieces, but that’s not the point.
Polaroid is calling it#TheReclaimedExperiment, and hoping that its creative audience can shape its potential.
Subjectively, I think Blue 600 prints have more depth than the black and white film(Image credit: Lauren Scott)
Of course, you dont need a Polaroid camera to experiment with new films.
To improve your instant photography, you just need an open mind and a desire to be curious.
Maybe theres something to be said for injecting a little more play into your photography.
A double exposure using Reclaimed Blue 600 film(Image credit: Lauren Scott)
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