How to avoid making mistakes with Polaroid SX-70 indoors: https://youtu.be/JqtAMxPkjiE
New to Polaroid SX-70? In this video I will take you through shooting portraits in an urban location in London.
The film is quite straightforward to load up as you can see in the video. I like the way it pops out with a message, this one read: ‘Welcome to paradise.’
What I really like about film is that you take a shot and, unlike with digital, you get instant feedback. Digital can be quite distracting to the creative process as you can constantly review the image.
With film, you have to accept it for what it is. It forces you to create and trust your instincts. The 10-15min development time for the SX-70 film is handy in forcing you to work on your next shot too.
When shooting outdoors and you have strong light, avoid shooting with it and find a little shade. This will help you to carefully focus your frame but also not risk getting overexposure on the film as well.
Choosing the favourite image can be tricky too, no? Which one was your favourite from the shoot?