Disillusioned with XXI Century journalism, he starts to focus on documentary photography, and, specializing in photojournalism, he starts working as a freelance photographer and editor for international media. Andrés Aguilar Caro, Founder of Instant Photographers MagazineĪndrés Aguilar Caro begins his career in photography at the same time he begins to study journalism. ![]() On that note, please enjoy my curation of 22 instant film photographers that deserve recognition in the Polaroid world and beyond. The admiration I have for every one's work is infinite and my gratitude for inspiring me feeds on your light. I am clear and I always say it, if it weren't for you, friends of instant photography, all my work would have no meaning. I have a deep respect for those who continue to hold the high flying flag of our beloved medium in the light of an overwhelmingly digital world. I have not and will not stop learning from their creative abilities to manipulate and utilize instant film in ways I could only dream of. This selection of photographers that I recommend today is a part of that history. But at the same time, as a reward for their trust, I can't help but feel like the roles have often reversed, that I have become both their student and unconditional follower. As my relationships with these artists grow, I become so fond of them and their work that I begin to take on the roles of father, friend, and faithful squire and guide. Each time I see the work or meet with an instant photographer, I begin to feel a brotherly relationship with each of them. This has led me to meet the most incredible community of photographers I could ever wish for. This passionate curiosity for all things instant has led me to travel, curate exhibitions, create my Instant Photographers project. It has been over a decade since that experience and I have not stopped enjoying all possible formats in instant photography. With it, I shot portraits of everyone around me, documented the city in which I lived, held an exhibition, and all at once, I began to feel a thirst for instant film that could not be quenched. This second chance was all I needed as it led me into instant delight as I was able to shoot some rare chocolate-dyed Polaroid cartridges that are now a collector's item. However, I took a second chance, motivated by the wonderful people at the CHANDAL photographic store (Barcelona, Spain). At the time, the idea of having to invest more time and money into Polaroid did not suit me, and that I would quickly return to digital photography to keep entertaining me at that moment. ![]() I just thought that the photo’s chemicals were dry or perhaps that my Polaroid Land Camera 320 I received as a present wasn’t working. The first time I opened a peel-apart photo I was disappointed, as I had no idea about the technique required. I try to avoid falling into the cliché of saying that I like instant photography for its magic, but at a certain point, it is impossible to avoid it. ![]() With this in mind, we invited Andrés Aguilar Caro from Instant Photographers Magazine to curate a list of instant film photographers you need to know! For many of us, the amazing instant gratification of this film predates our digital lives yet the artists he has selected show that their work can endure like no other. From soft color palettes to striking black and white imagery, artists from around the world are still making groundbreaking work that surprises even the most dedicated instant film lover. Those photographers who choose to embrace this temperamental process have doorways opened to tangible images that can be made no other way. Polaroid film in particular has an exceptional ability to produce striking imagery that embraces the inherent flaws and happy accidents that go hand and hand with this medium. It is a tactile object that is often seen as a building block in the creation of photographic art. Instant film has a special place in the hearts and minds of artists worldwide.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |