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Polaroid film may be a dying format but there are plenty of photographers doing their bit to keep the art of Polaroid photography alive. Futorowoman is one of those. She combines the faded, vintage feel that Polaroid film gives with subjects such as Blythe dolls, the American Southwest and city life to present a stunning collection that provides a compelling case for the rejuvenation of the Polaroid as a popular film format.
When I first saw The Virgin Suicides I instantly fell in love with the dream-like aesthetic that Sofia Coppola had created, especially because it was so close to the way I pictured the Lisbon girls' world in my head when I read the book. When I came across mai autumn's photos I was struck by how wonderfully she had taken the influence of the film and made it her own in her beautiful photographs of suburbia in Upstate New York.
Etsy user zuppaartista (aka Myan Photography) is originally from the east coast of the USA but lives in and is inspired by Los Angeles. All the wonderful grit and beauty of the city of so many parallel lives is captured in her brilliant series of photographs that cover everything from surf shops to the towering skyscrapers of Downtown.
riot jane has lived in both the city and the country and the influence of both is clear in her photographs. Whether the subject be a cornfield or a disused warehouse, riot jane brings a beautiful insight to her work.
Yreina Flores lives deep in the California desert and the influence of that magical place is found in her photographs. Rich shades of purple mix with the soft focus of her vintage cameras to make beautiful prints that speak of the wilderness.
A vintage Americana aesthetic runs through all of Carl Christensen's prints, with subjects ranging from country living to vintage maps.
As someone who has had a lifelong fascination with American culture and vintage, I couldn't resist sharing some of these with you.
UPDATE: Carl has kindly set up a special offer for readers of Etsy Photography Review. Anyone who purchases from his Etsy store and mentions this article in the notes to seller section will receive a free 5x5 print of his new polaroid 'lila' (which can be seen here). This is a fantastic offer and a great chance for you to own two beautiful Carl Christensen prints for the price of one!
Pink Paradise 8x10 Fine Art Polaroid Photograph
I recently got back from a trip to Los Angeles with my husband. While we were there, we took an overnight detour to Las Vegas. We got to see some beautiful landscapes whilst driving through the desert and the contrast between the lushness of the Pacific coast and the dry desert of Nevada was a breathtaking reminder of the variety of surroundings within the USA. NestaUsa (aka Tandie) is based in Phoenix, Arizona and her photos capture the spirit of that geographical diversity.
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