Antonio Barros, the singular

Antonio Barros was born 1979 in Brazil and also grew up in Germany. He always had ability with photography and design so in 2000 he studied Business and Marketing at the Catholic University in São Paulo. Antonio started to photograph professionally for Brazilian newspapers and magazines in 2004. He has now moved to Paris from 2006 and works for Wire Image. You will find Antonios pictures  in magazines like Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour all over the world.

Beside all that he runs a polaroid blog called thesingular, a  collection of celebrities, models, musicians, designer and actress.

Mapermonster Project, Polaroids

Papermonster is a fancy platform for art lovers. Exclusive artpints, a well selected blog and Monsters projects. The projects section is an open venue to share what you've made or seen with your fellow readers, share inspirations or be inspired.

I would like to introduce the latest Paper Monster Project. Polaroids.
This one is pretty straight forward with one rule, you must submit an image shot on instant film (any format will do). With the re-release of Polaroid film Impossible and it's increasing availability, now is a great time to go shoot a pack and enjoy this classic format. So show us what you've got.

Polaroid SX 70 Alpha

Polaroid SX 70 model, bought lately 2010, used model.
Black-brown model color, not tested yet.

TicKL Magazine

Pure. Sensual. Intimate. TicKL is the independent and kinky magazine of Carmen De Vos. A naughty bookazine: plain sensual, frankly arty, the result of a lusty liaison between Polaroid and sex. Horny but heartwarming. Young and playful, literate and witty and so very ready to TicKL your fancy.

TicKL is the fruit of intense collaboration between the online Polaroid community Polanoid.net, its Belgian editor-in-chief Carmen De Vos and her British right hand, editor-in-mischief Miss Zora Strangefields.

Photos  Tickl Tattle, Zora Strangefiles
Buy here  Sofortbild Shop Berlin

Oz exhibition in Berlin

Ich halte viel von OZ und sehr viel von seiner Arbeit. Eine ganz besondere Ausstellung hat uns erfreut. „Rettet die Erde“ war der Name der OZ Ausstellung in der Berliner Urban Art Info Galerie und zugleich wurde das Buch Es lebe der Sprühling dem Berliner Publikum vorgestellt. Die Publikation befasst sich intensiv mit dem Schaffen des Aktivisten und zeigt viele noch nicht gesehene Arbeiten aus Hamburg.

Die Ausstellung fand im März 2010 statt. 

Impossible PX 600 Silver Shade film UV+

A updated version of the new, monochrome Instant Film for Polaroid 600 and SX70 cameras is out now. This version includes a special uv prevention and the colors of the photos will not fade away. Manufactured by Impossible.

PX 600 Silver Shade
Film Speed  ISO / ASA 600 / DIN 29
Format  8.9 x 10.8 cm
Image Area  3.031 x 3.125 in. (7.7 x 7.9 cm)
Finish  Glossy
Exposures per Unit  8 exposures per pack
Development Time  3 minutes approximately
Specials  Original 600 Cartridge, Special B&W - Sepia Chemistry

Compatible Hardware  All 600 series cameras. Also compatible with use in all SX70 series cameras, but only with appropriate adjustment of the exposure settings (ND Filter)

Photos   Impossible test lab
Buy here  Elbtunnel.com

Neil Krug, a Fistful of Polaroids

Neil Krug's stylized photos of his girlfriend, the model Joni Harbeck, were taken with Polaroid film years past its sell-by date. They have the kind of grainy, sun-scorched feel of a Sergio Leone spaghetti western. And ever since the couple began posting the photos on Flickr early this year, they’ve drawn a blaze of attention. “I really never received this much feedback on my work before,” said Neil, who has also directed music videos for Ladytron and Ratatat. 

Neil Krug became interested in shooting Polaroid last year when it was announced that the instant film would be discontinued; and its eventual demise adds a certain poignancy. “It resonates with people,” Neil said. “I know I’ve fallen in love with it.” 

Photos  Neil Krug
Text   The New York Times

Look inside the Impossible Factory

Impossible Factory Photos of the former Polaroid company building in Enschede, Neterlands. For a wider view please check the Impossible pressroom.

Polaroid Impulse AF

Die zweite Kamera meiner Sammlung. Die Polaroid Impulse AF mit einer 3-fachen 116 mm Plasticklinse. Nach einem Tip kaufte ich mir die Kamera im gebrauchtzustand.

100 Girls on Polaroid Ausstellung in Hamburg

  

 

Sophie räkelt sich entspannt im Halbschatten, Anna schaut scheu über die Schulter, Marlene albert mit einem Stuhl herum, 100 Girls on Polaroid hat der in Berlin lebende Fotograf Alexander Gnädiger in New York, Paris, Berlin und anderswo auf der „Suche nach authentischer Schönheit“ mit seiner Polaroid Image 1200 fotografiert. Von Anfang an stand bei diesem Projekts der Wunsch, die Persönlichkeiten der Models sichtbar zu machen, ohne Scheu vermeintliche Makel wie blaue Flecken, Mutter- male oder Augenringe zu zeigen und dennoch nichts von ihrer natürlichen Schönheit einbüßen.

Der Fotograf, geb. 1970 in Konstanz, lebt und arbeitet seit 1998 als freier Fotograf in Berlin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Vom 22.09 bis zum 26.11.2010 zeigt die Hamburger G3Gallery großformatige Bilder der Girls Serie als Prints auf Büttenpapier.

Alexander Gnädinger 100 Girls On Polaroid

G3Gallery
Mittelweg 41a
20148 Hamburg

Photos  100 Girls on Poalroid - Alexander Gnädiger

Polaroid One Step 600

De Polaroid 600 OneStep Express ist die erste Kamera von Polaroid die mir seit Jahren wieder in die Hände  rutschte. Sie ist ein Geschenk von meiner Freundin aus dem Jahre 2009.