For two months this summer, I’ve been learning to adapt to a new concept of photography—imperfectionism. When I first received this assignment from Polaroid, I was unsure of its meaning. However, through many trials and errors, several breakdowns, and many packs of film, I finally found peace in becoming an imperfectionist.
If you’re interested in learning more about the new Polaroid B&W film and how to capture real-life moments better on Polaroid, check out the link below:
🌟 The Imperfectionist Guide 🌟
https://cdn.sanity.io/files/ieogcuy1/production/1390e169bbb666c99ddb8cc073939256ef3ba6c9.pdf
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Chapters:
1:40 Stage 1: First Look at The New Polaroid B&W Film
3:25 Stage 2: Portraits of Jacqueline
5:15 Stage 3: How to define Imperfectionism?
5:57 Stage 4: Experience Life
8:18 Stage 5: The Creative Block
9:30 Reset
10:12 Stage 6: Recreation On Existing Work
11:35 Stage 7: Comparing Old vs New B&W Polaroid
12:27 Breakdown: Exposure Comparison
14:32 Mini Challenge: Take a Wrong Turn
16:33 BTS of My Favorite Frame
20:34 Finale: Firework on Polaroid
22:25 Conclusion
24:24 Polaroid Showcase
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sissi_lu/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sissi_lu
People photographed or mentioned in the video:
Jeanne: https://www.instagram.com/jeannedamas/
Linda: https://www.instagram.com/lindamusial_mibarrio/
Henry: https://www.instagram.com/henryzw/
Fausto: https://www.instagram.com/faustonunez/
Neil: https://www.instagram.com/crc.nyc/
Julien: https://www.instagram.com/julsdylan/
Simbarashe: https://www.instagram.com/simbarashecha/
Jana: https://www.instagram.com/janadoesthings/
People I’ve Loved: https://www.instagram.com/peopleiveloved/
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Cameras used in this video:
Polaroid I-2 https://www.polaroid.com/collections/i2-polaroid-camera?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=i-2_sissi_lu
Film used in this video:
Polaroid B&W 600 https://www.polaroid.com/products/bw-600-instant-film-monochrome-frames
Video equipment:
Camera - Sony FX3 & Osmo Pocket 3
Lens - 20mm f1.8
Filter - Tiffen Variable ND
Tripod https://rb.gy/gaklh1
Mic https://saramonicusa.com/blink-500-b2-micro-2-person-digital-wireless-microphone-system-for-cameras-smartphones-computers/ (use “SISSILU10” for 10% discount)
Editing equipment and software:
iPad Pro M4 11”
LumaFusion
Music used in this video:
Musicbed https://www.musicbed.com/songs