I've been taking a lot of Polaroids with my Mamiya 645 Pro lately, not so much as tests - I already trust it to perform properly and I am confident in my lighting - but because I can.
There is something cool about a one-of-a-kind.
When I was in Detroit, BT Charles was driving Chip Willis, Lochai and I around on Saturday morning, and while he was driving, he handed me a bunch of Polaroids and said something like "you might enjoy seeing these."
They were Eric Kroll test shots - probably 30 of them. Eric was my editor for the Taschen book and we've talked many times, but holding his one-of-a-kinds in my hands kinda made me tremble...and that wasn't just me being kinda hung-over.
While in Seattle, I shot a number of Polaroids during the test shooting that we were doing, just to see what they looked like.
My friend Christopher Bush is a master of the Polaroid, and there were several times (when the Mamiya jammed) that I wished he was there to help me out, but I came to realize (once the shit worked) what I think it is that Christopher loves about the Polaroids...
They REALLY DO steal souls...
The title is from a Japan song. An underappreciated "new romantic" '80's band fronted by David Sylvian and featuring the fretless bass stylings of one Mick Karn.
This Polaroid is of Shannon.
James,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love Polaroid's!! Like you said, they steal the soul. Since that first batch that I showed you, Eric has sent me another batch of these Polaroid's to sell for him. Collectors love them as they are true originals and a one of a kind. I hope to see more of your Polaroids....this is a great shot that you have posted!!!
BT
Hey, dont you forget about my pola-prowess, mister.
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