Tezos

Polaroid Impulse 600, 1988 (7/30/23)

Creator

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Description

I inherited this camera from my parents and kept it in storage until a few years ago. Bought some film and started experimenting during peak Covid lockdown boredom. Most photos I took were shit. (Most are still shit, actually.) Nonetheless, I began bringing it to art shows and meet ups when the digital art scene via NFT's starting warming up in 2021. Since then, it's travelled with me to art openings and meet ups throughout LA, studio visits, dinners, and even took it to Art Basel Miami a couple times. Since then I've shot almost 100 portraits, even though I've only minted 26 as of today. My "POLAROIDS" collection follows some of my favorite people with a blurb of who the person is to me at that time; how I see them- not what their CV says or what a google search might find. I do try to add a little professional context, but that's mostly a courtesy for outsiders looking in. My subjects mostly cover Angelinos, digital artists, and those I consider important in some way or another to the growing scene. Movers and Shakers. There is a focus on the Tezos community and ecosystem, one I hold dear to my heart. "POLAROIDS" is a personal journal and I'm happy to be able to archive this movement in time and the people who care, support, and contribute to it. Among the photos, you'll find a sprinkle of superstars written about in papers and shown in big museums and passionate art freaks who go to every show in town. I remain passionate about the space and excited to meet and interact and work with you lovely people. Like many good things in my life, I'm moving organically and taking my time. While I consider myself mostly a collector, I can't say I'm not having fun doing a little creating- especially non-commercially. These photos are my gift to you. Hope you're enjoying my documentation. Stick around and witness the development. ABOUT THE CAMERA: The Impulse was Polaroid's first major reimagining of what a 600 instant film camera could be. In 1988, they added a compact design, binocular-style grips, pop-up flash and lens protector. SPECS: Brand: Polaroid Color: Lustre Grey Film: Polaroid 600 instant Film Size: Image 3.1 x 3.1 in Image with border: 4.2 x 3.5 in Lens: 110mm f/10 Focus: Fixed, 3' - Infinity Viewfinder: Direct Exposure Control: Automatic, with manual +/- 1EV lighten/darken slider Shutter Release: Electronic, automatic shutter speeds of 1/3 to 1/200th second Flash: Built in, always on Battery : Built into film cartridge. 3D scan was created using Polycam app on my Samsung Galaxy 21 Ultra, using 162 individual photographs.