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October 2012

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No. 594

8 Exposures...with Tim Logan

Patrick Tobin, | 234 days ago

Hello again, friends, and welcome back to 8 Exposures, our popular instant film Q&A series. This week, we are happy to bring you marketing director and photographer Tim Logan…

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

Most of the time I use an SX-70 or SX-70 sonar. I have a variety of other Polaroid cameras and backs as well, though, and will often use one of those. It’s not uncommon to see me out with a Polaroid Spectra, Polaroid 250 or my Graflex Crown Graphic with a Polaroid 545 or 550 back. I enjoy shooting as many instant film formats as I can get my hands on so I tend to have a lot of different cameras with me at any given time.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

As strange as it may sound, one of the biggest reasons I enjoy instant photography is because of what it has taught me – Patience. Whether you are shooting with Impossible’s films or some the remaining expired Polaroid stock you really need to be much more mindful of how you work. It’s become very easy to shoot in excess because of digital technology, but, because I don’t want to waste a single frame of instant film I’ve really learned to slow down and take more into consideration before I release the shutter. Ultimately, I think that lesson has made me a better photographer regardless of the format I’m shooting.

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No. 595

Come Celebrate the Past and Future of Instant Film!

Michelle Casper, | 234 days ago

Thursday October 4th, 2012
6-9pm
Impossible Project NYC Space
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On October 4th, we are honoring the past and future of analog instant film – with two special parties rolled into one. We are jointly celebrating our extremely successful Kickstarter campaign for the Impossible Instant Lab, and the release of our special edition book, Instant The Story of Polaroid, written by the very talented Chris Bonanos.

This party is a great opportunity to learn about the history of instant film, while simultaneously sneaking a peek at our newest instant technology. Impossible photographers and will be on hand to demonstrate the very first batch of instant lab photos – be the first of your friends to see this exciting new technology in action. There will be live demos of the instant lab at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30. We will have refreshments and DJ Tide Eyed on hand to get the party going.

Pick up a copy of the book and get a print on the Instant Lab for FREE!

Donate to our Kickstarter during the party and get 10% of your store purchase!

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No. 586

Viewfinder: Maximilian Rivera

Patrick Tobin, | 232 days ago

Welcome back to Viewfinder, our ongoing blog feature chronicling interesting projects that incorporate Impossible film. This week, we bring you Maximilian Rivera…

My journey with Impossible Film started late last year when I made the decision to travel to NYC, LA & Miami to work with modeling agencies and the models they represent. I remember picking up a few Polaroid 600 cameras from local flea markets in Florida before going to Miami which is where I started my own trend of shooting one/two PX 680 Color Shade Cool photos of each model I work with and have them sign it. I love instant film for the feel it gives an image, plus you can hold onto it rather than digital. My goal at the end of this year is to frame my Impossible photos around my studio and start and end every year with one type of film.

To see more of Maximilian’s photos, please visit his Tumblr.

No. 597

OPEN HOUSE IN ENSCHEDE

Factory Team | 232 days ago

OCT 19, 2012
Impossible Factory
Hoge Bothofstraat 45
7511ZA Enschede
The Netherlands
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The Impossible Factory team members are looking forward to meeting you on October 19!

Welcome to the Impossible Factory in Enschede, The Netherlands! On October 19 our factory team members will be hosting exclusive tours through this legendary site of analog instant photography, showing you where and how our beloved instant film is being made and answering all your questions.

We usually get many more requests than we have available places. Please apply for your place until October 8, one day later you will receive further details.

APPLY UNTIL OCTOBER 8>

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No. 598

The Impossible NYC Central Park Photo Walk

Michelle Casper, | 231 days ago

By Deb Casper

Our second monthly photowalk was a huge success, with over twenty participants gathering to explore Central Park. In addition to several Impossible regulars, there we a few who were new to both our photo walks and to Impossible film.

Equipped with a variety of vintage Polaroid cameras, everyone jumped onto an uptown R train to reach our destination. While we stopped to photograph portrait artists and various types of nature along the way, the main attraction was the going ons around the Bethesda Fountain. Being a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, there were multiple wedding photo shoots, couples taking romantic boat rides and one very energetic dance crew.

After everyone had shot their film, we found a grassy hill to spread out and share our images (and to lounge for a bit).

Please join us for our October photo walk, destination: The High Line in Chelsea. A “recycled” elevated train line completed in 2011, the High Line is now a beautiful aerial greenway flush with a variety of gardens, grassy lawns, installation art, and artisan vendors. It is truly a sight to behold.

And check out our Impossible Project NYC Facebook for more images from the day!

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No. 599

8 Exposures...with Claire Oring

Patrick Tobin, | 230 days ago

Warmest greetings to you, Impossible friends! Welcome back to 8 Exposures, our instant film Q&A series. Our star this week is Los Angeles-based photographer Claire Oring…

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

I use a regular Polaroid 600 One Step and a Polaroid Spectra. I also just got an old Land Camera I’m refurbishing.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

I love watching all the colors and textures bloom in the palm of my hand.

3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

I started using instant film when I was 15 and my dad gave me his old camera. I have a box under my bed with hundreds of Polaroids I took in high school.

4) What’s your favorite Impossible film type?

I love the PX 680 Gold Frame color shade because it’s fancy.

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No. 600

The Polaroid Classic Compartment Case

Marlene Kelnreiter | 230 days ago

Based on the success of our first Polaroid Classic products we expanded our assortment of iconic Polaroid branded accessories, originating from Polaroid’s rich 75 year long legacy.

This legendary compartmentalized carrying case is a real design classic from the 1970s. It was designed by Polaroid to perfectly store and protect your SX 70 camera and accessories such as additional film packs, flash bars, etc.

Painstakingly styled to match the original version of the Polaroid SX 70 case, the new Polaroid Classic Line Compartment Case takes this classic to the next level:

-> Manufactured with love and care using genuine, high quality leather (instead of the faux leather used for the original version from 1972)
-> Hand sewn and ready to last forever
-> Adorned with matte metal accents
-> New inner design in blue velvet with removable compartments – Giving you the choice to use this case for your SX 70 as originally designed or for some of your other treasures
-> The extendable carrying strap allows for various carrying styles and ensures ultimate carrying comfort

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No. 601

An Impossible Vacation Report by Thomas

Marlene Kelnreiter | 229 days ago

Hi everyone, my name is Thomas Preyer and I am an Austrian hobby-photographer from Vienna.

I started using instant film about two years ago, after seeing a picture by Dash Snow showing a Shell gas station at night. It was missing the S. That picture got to me somehow and made me curious about the medium. I did some research and ended up buying my first Polaroid camera. A 600 AF. The decision to start with instant photography was strongly backed by Impossible producing film again. After I found out it was an Austrian company I went to the Vienna Project Space and got my first film and was hooked ever since.

This entry is about a trip I had through South America with my girlfriend this summer, and the experiences with shooting the Impossible film I had. First of all I had to decide on the number and types of cameras I would like to bring. There were a few things I had to take account of. First of all the kind of film I could use with the camera and secondly the weight, as we planned on backpacking for 4 weeks through Chile, Bolivia and Peru. I eventually decided to bring my trusty SX-70 Model 2 and an ND-packfilter, that enabled me to use 600-ISO film too. So I left my packfilm camera, my Spectra system, as well as my SLR 680 at home. I would have loved to bring the Land 100 Automatic too, but heck, that...Read All

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No. 601

Impossible's Sunday Brunch - Cars

Patrick Tobin, | 228 days ago

Photo by Corbin Sharer

Happy Sunday, friends, and welcome back to Impossible’s Sunday Brunch, our weekly series in which we showcase 5 revved-up images that caught our eye over the course of the week. This issue: Cars! Take to the road with these stellar Impossible shots…

Photos come to us from Corbin Sharer, Russell Hamilton, Ester Helloo, Edouard Lambert and Lisa Toboz, and were taken using the following film types: PX 680 Color Protection Film, PX 680 Cool and PX 600 Black Frame.

Keep shooting, friends, and be sure to submit to the Impossible Gallery and the Impossible Flickr Group! Your Impossible moment may end up in a future edition of Sunday Brunch!

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No. 598

8 Exposures...with Caleb Jenkins

Patrick Tobin, | 227 days ago

Welcome back to 8 Exposures, our popular instant film Q&A series. This entry focuses on Virginia photographer Caleb Jenkins…

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

As of now I have a single SX-70 Sears Special with the original skin, two 600 cameras, two Spectra cameras and one 420 Land Camera. Among those, my SX-70 is my favorite and most used. I love the history and pop culture behind the SX-70 camera and how vintage and iconic it is. I’m a big fan of the 70s, so my SX-70 is a perfect fit for me.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

Seeing as this question has been answered many times before me it’s quite hard to sum up an answer that isn’t anywhere near cliche. I guess I’ll have to go ahead and conform to all other answers, because instant photography is simply magical. I love that with each image I take, it’s the only image that will ever look that way. It’s truly a single edition. One main reason that I’ve been pulled into instant photography is that I feel it brings me back to reality.

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No. 604

THE LOVE & HAPPINESS COMPETITION

Marlene Kelnreiter | 226 days ago

IMPOSSIBLE BROTHERS by Ann McGarry

Presented by Impossible & petiteposte this summer, we called for submissions of Impossible photos that perfectly capture a heartwarming Love & Happiness mood.

Having been overwhelmed by more than 300 submissions, the Impossible and petiteposte team have now selected the 24 lucky winners. Thereof five have been chosen for the creation of a special and limited Impossible Love & Happiness postcard set – now available at petiteposte.

Our heartiest congratulations go to:

1. Prize: Ann McGarry
2.-5. Prize: Ashley D. Saldana, Tony Platt, Carla Triolo, JL Pictures
6.-10. Prize: Caroline Mackintosh, Meghan Davidson, PAM4ART, Samuel Jordan Keith Olsen, Tyler Tyndell
11.-24. Prize: Angie Ng, Ben Innocent, Carla Triolo, Charles Camden, Gavin Hall, Haud Plaquette-Meline, Inês, Janine Drewes, La gueule, Lori Remmel, LuKa, Marko Mastosaari, Rommel Pecson, Steven Chen & Eva Shi

Thanks to everyone who participated, please watch out for upcoming competitions in our picture gallery!

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No. 594

Viewfinder: Francois Ferracci's "Lost Memories"

Patrick Tobin, | 225 days ago

Welcome back to Viewfinder, our ongoing series in which we chronicle interesting projects people are working on that include instant film. For this entry, we are very pleased to bring you a short film by French filmmaker Francois Ferracci that shows the importance of analog film in a digital age…

“Paris, 2020.
A beautiful couple, a city over-saturated by holograms and digital stream.
A Polaroid camera.
Tomorrow will never be the same.”

LOST MEMORIES (French, English Subtitles) from Francois Ferracci on Vimeo.

It was quite an interesting experience to direct this film. I am not against digital, because I use it everyday with my job of Director/Visual Effects Supervisor. I just think that we have to keep our memories, still print paper, photos, emails. Digital is making us forget that part of reality, which is so important. A kind of physical feeling with things that we are losing a bit more each day. But my film is not here to show that analog is better than digital images. Digital images can be amazing, it’s about talent, having an eye on things around yourself; it’s not about the medium. But I’ve chosen instant film as an exemple in my short film, because it is one of the most beautiful memories we can have, physically and instantly. A precious moment to share, and look at again and again. Digital social networks, and all other digital mediums don’t...Read All

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No. 606

Un-establishment workshops in Manchester and London

Marlene Kelnreiter | 224 days ago

OCT 13 + 20, 2013
Manchester + London

Premium Swedish cider brand Kopperberg has gathered the hottest un-established talent to take part in a series of free workshops, exhibitions, talks and parties as part of The un-establishment.

Pop up creative spaces in Manchester and London are hosting two very special Impossible Project portrait studios on Saturday 13th October and Saturday 20th October respectively.

Un-establishment is a celebration of those people who ignore received wisdom, reject the status quo and follow their own passions – which seems a perfect match for Thomas Wright and Cyrus Mahboubian, the two photographers who will be on hand shooting portraits and giving advice on Impossible Project techniques throughout the day.

More information can be found on the Impossible Project Calendar for Manchester and London

Each of the spaces will also be hosting an exhibition of images from the Manchester Partner Store blog. Our good friends in Manchester often lend a Polaroid and a pack of film to musicians visiting the city – the blog gathers together the results – check it out to see photo collections from Flaming Lips, Thurston Moore, Lydia Lunch, Lemonheads and many more…

No. 607

The Spectrum Collection Winners

Marlene Kelnreiter | 224 days ago

by Joost Siebeling

In collaboration with renowned publisher Random House, Inc. we were looking for photos that best capture one particular color with an eye for creative composition – and received close to 800 submissions! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this amazing collection, dedicated to the wide spectrum of Color Shades that can be achieved with Impossible color films.

The winner photos will be presented in a collection of postcards entitled “The Spectrum Collection”, featuring works by Abe Bingham, Abigail Smithson, Alvin Sebastian Setiawan, Andrea Tonellotto, Andrew Millar, Anne Bowerman, Antic-ham, Ashley Saldana, Camilo Rubiano, Carla Triolo, Celina Wyss, Christian Zimmermann, Deirdre Haber Malfatto , Eric Wayne, Erynn Patrick, Erynn Patrick, Gian Guido Zurli, Gianni Grattacaso, Ioanna Mavrou, James Matthew Carroll, Janine Drewes, Joep Gottemaker, Johannes Sukal, Joost Siebeling, Justin Goode, Katie Skyes, Kim Oberski, Kumiko Sekiguchi, Leticia Scala, Linda Nielson, Marian Rainer Harbach, Marion Birringer, Melanie Elena Atkins, Menico Snider, Meredith Wilson, Moko Chen, Patrick Tobin, Paul A. Rizer (Herwig Timm), Penny Felts-Nannini, Rob Spicer, Sarah Kirkham, Stephanie Yung, Thomas Essl, Thomas Krauss, Thorsten Finner, Toby Hancock, Tom Gallagher and Tyler Tyndell.

Highlighting the vast spectrum of Impossible film colors, the selected photos will be packed in a gift box, available worldwide in the summer of 2013 – watch out!

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No. 608

Tretorn X Impossible Present James Joiner

Josie Keefe, | 224 days ago

October 19th, 2012
3-8 pm
Impossible Project NYC Space
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We are pleased to showcase accomplished photographer James Joiner on our exhibition wall. With this show, Joiner presents two projects that have been created in collaboration with Impossible and the Swedish footwear brand Tretorn. At the Newport Folk Festival James Joiner captured the unique festival spirit on new Impossible film, allowing to viewers dive right into the festival atmosphere. Check out Joiner’s viewfinder blog post to hear all about his adventures there.

Joiner also shot Treton’s latest lookbook on our film, with quirky imagery that brings humor and whimsy to traditionally static shots. Joiner chose Impossible film because he loves the instantly classic, nostalgic look of the images, which perfectly fit the timeless aesthetic and spirit of outdoor living that Tretorn represents. This opening will feature live music from three bands: Matrimony, Air Traffic Controller, and Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes as part of the CMJ music festival.

No. 609

8 Exposures...with Alan Marcheselli

Patrick Tobin, | 223 days ago

Ciao, friends! Welcome back to 8 Exposures, our popular instant film Q&A series. This week, we are happy to bring you Italian photographer Alan Marcheselli…

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

I own more or less 200 Polaroid cameras, and depending on what I need, I choose the more useful, but my favourites are a silver One 600, an SX-70 Model 2 and a Spectra AF coming from a police CSI kit.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

I like it because of the size, the vintage/POP feelings, the different cameras and moreover I love the possibility to realize unrepeatable pictures.

3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

I was three years old and my uncle shot some pictures of me with a Spirit 600 CL while on holiday. I fell in love with that system that gave the possibility to look immediately at the picture. Now, 37 years later, that pictures and that camera are still in my studio.

4) What’s your favorite Impossible film type?

AARRRGHH are you sure I have to choose only one?

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No. 610

The Arab Revolt by Giorgio Di Noto

Marlene Kelnreiter | 222 days ago

OCT 22 - NOV 15, 2012
s.t. foto libreria galleria
Via degli Ombrellari
25
00193 Roma
Italien
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by Giorgio Di Noto

In The Arab Revolt young Roman photographer Giorgio di Noto recounts the dramatic events of the Arab Spring.

Personal devices such as smart phones and camcorders and the distribution of these documentary photos via internet and social networks proved to be a major cause in the development of the event.

Giorgio Di Noto has recovered various materials from the internet and selected thirty images that he considered particularly significant and that he chose to shoot from screen using a Polaroid camera and Impossible Silver Shade film.

The reinterpretation of these images results in new image-objects with a specific texture and life of their own. The chemical unpredictability adds to the snapshot character and amplifies the surreal scenes composed by di Noto.

The Arab Revolt is not just an exhibition. It’s above all a story in pictures, intended to develop as an editorial project. Originally produced for the Dummy Award 2012 and produced in a limited edition on the occasion of the exhibition at s.t. photo gallery library, the series earned Giorgio Di Noto one of Italy’s most renowned prize for photography, the Premio Pesaresi 2012.

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No. 611

Impossible's Sunday Brunch - Oceans and Lakes

Patrick Tobin, | 221 days ago

Photo by Jessica Reinhardt

Happy Sunday, friends, and welcome back to Impossible’s Sunday Brunch, our weekly series in which we showcase 5 cool and calming images that caught our eye over the course of the week. This issue: Oceans & Lakes! We hope you enjoy these watery Impossible shots…

Photos come to us from Jessica Reinhardt, Andrew Jarman, Jon Duenas, Hilary Clarke and Carla Triolo, and were taken using the following film types: PX 680 Color Protection, PX 70 Color Protection and PX 70 Cool.

Keep shooting, friends, and be sure to submit to the Impossible Gallery and the Impossible Flickr Group! Your Impossible moment may end up in a future edition of Sunday Brunch!

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No. 612

8 Exposures...with Rich Burroughs

Patrick Tobin, | 220 days ago

Hi friends, and welcome back to 8 Exposures, our popular instant film Q&A series. This issue, we’re happy to bring you Oregon native Rich Burroughs…

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

The main one is an Image 1200i, it’s one of the Spectra cameras with an LCD. I’m really enjoying the Spectra aspect ratio lately, it feels very cinematic, so that one is getting most of the work. I have a bunch of others though. A couple of SX-70s, a 180, some 600 cameras, a Clincher, and backs for my Hasselblad and Holga.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

It’s that magic of seeing the images develop. I work a lot with models and they really enjoy seeing the images come to life, it gives them a lot of confidence when they see that we nailed a shot. And it’s nice to be looking at a finished print. When I shoot digital, there are images that look great on the LCD but don’t work when I see them on my monitor.

3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

We had Polaroids when I was a kid, my dad was into photography and they were so common. Polaroid and Kodak are the two brands that really dominated photography in my childhood.

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No. 613

Girls on Film Workshop with Chloe Aftel

Josie Keefe, | 220 days ago

Sunday October 21st, 2012
10am - 1pm
Impossible Project NYC Space
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by Chloe Aftel

One of our most beloved and popular workshops is back, Girls on Film with Chloe Aftel. This class is specifically designed to focus on working with professional and non-professional models while using Impossible instant film. Chloe Aftel is one of the most accomplished Impossible photographers shooting today, with recent editorials and ad campaigns from Levis, and Dossier. She was also featured in our 8×10 by Impossible exhibition. Chloe is a master at working with models, and has countless tricks for getting the best possible images from your model. Two female models will be in attendance, and Chloe will coach each photographer on the following techniques: talking to your models, directing tricks, and using alternate approaches to get the most out of your model and film. Her techniques will benefit your photography no matter what medium you are shooting on.

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No. 613

The Polagraph in Prague

Marlene Kelnreiter | 219 days ago

Our lovely Czech friends from PolaroidLove are now presenting everything about analog instant photography in Polagraph in Prague center, together with Paragraph and my dear deer.
This small new photo-gallery and shop is fully dedicated to analog photography and is the one and only place in the Czech Republic of its kind. There, fans of Impossible can not only find all tools and enjoy exhibitions and workshops but also meet other like-minded people.

To use the original interior of the cellar location they collaborated with young Czech architect Michal Matejicek for maximum originality and usage of the location – please feel free to pay a visit and enjoy!

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No. 615

Viewfinder: Susan Sabo's "As a Child I Dreamt of Dogs"

Patrick Tobin, | 218 days ago

Hi Viewfinder fans! Welcome back to our ongoing series that chronicles interesting and exciting projects that incorporate Impossible films. This entry focuses on photographer Susan Sabo’s wonderful instant dog photographs…

My project, “As a Child I Dreamt of Dogs” combines photos with poetry and essays that together are about honoring, remembering and just experiencing our lives with dogs. Impossible Project film is the only film I could use for this project, because like our dogs, each shot is truly unique. When I shoot with my SX-70, there are often happy surprises and not-so-happy surprises, but each is beautiful and unique in its own way…just like my dogs.

A portion of all print and upcoming book sales will go to a variety of animal rescue & welfare organizations.

Thank you to Susan for sharing these fantastic photos with us! Please visit her website at susansabophotography.com.

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No. 616

My Favorite Record

Marlene Kelnreiter | 217 days ago

Once per week Austrian photographer Daniel Shaked is meeting up with musicians, DJs and producers and asks them to pose for him with their Favorite Record, holding their most beloved vinyl in their hands.

The latter task proves to be quite a challenge, considerding the the portrayed artists often have a collection of several hundred vinyls at home.

Only one favorite record is allowed for the shooting session, Radio Superfly FM hosts and presents his unique encounters banned on PX 100 Silver Shade UV+ film, feat. a few words and selected music.

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No. 617

Impossible's Sunday Brunch - Pumpkins

Patrick Tobin, | 214 days ago

Photo by Joep Gottemaker

Happy Sunday, friends! Welcome back to Impossible’s Sunday Brunch, our weekly series in which we showcase 5 spooky images that caught our eye over the course of the week. This issue: Pumpkins! We hope you enjoy these Halloweeny Impossible shots…

Photos come to us from Joep Gottemaker, Bettina Poenisch, Shawn Barker, J. James Joiner and Jenna Gersbach, using the following film types: PX 680 Color Protection, PX 70 Color Protection and PX 70 Cool.

Keep shooting, friends, and be sure to submit to the Impossible Gallery and the Impossible Flickr Group! Your Impossible moment may end up in a future edition of Sunday Brunch!

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No. 618

8 Exposures...with Ritchard Ton

Patrick Tobin, | 213 days ago

Welcome back to 8 Exposures, our popular instant film Q&A series! This week, we are proud to present you with Florida photographer Ritchard Ton…

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

I have several sx-70s, an automatic 100, 195 land camera, numerous plastic One Steps, and a modified one shot into a pinhole.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

First, it was about watching the photo develop.
After that, it was about instantly having a photo to document the moment.
And then it was the ability to manipulate the photo.
And then it was the camera. The SX-70 is the best camera ever built. Yeah, I said ever.
And then it was the excitement of being a part of the creation of a new film and process of perfecting the film.
Now, it’s all of the above.

3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

As a child, my family had a Kodak Handle instant camera. To me, watching instant photos develop was amazing. Not having to take a roll of film to local photomat kiosk in the A&P parking lot and wait a week to see the photos was really something special.

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No. 619

Impossible is hiring

Marlene Kelnreiter | 212 days ago

Impossible has 4 job openings and is NOW hiring experienced key members for the Sales and IT team. We are looking for people who believe in the Impossible and want to be a part of building one of the most exciting companies on this analog planet.

E-COMMERCE MANAGER

DUTIES
Developing, monitoring and executing the global E-commerce strategy for Impossible
Reducing supply chain costs in regards to shipping, developing affiliate-marketing programs
Implementing online security and coordinating all online transaction and marketing efforts
Control all aspects of a company’s online business
Development of the worldwide online business plan (website, transaction type), implementation and maintenance.
Implementing and renegotiating contracts with suppliers and payment services and staying up to date on any software or data management trends.

QUALIFICATIONS
+5 years of international experience in marketing, Internet marketing, management information systems or general management is necessary
Applicants should have a strong background in website content / design and Internet marketing with experience in modern E-commerce strategies including search engine marketing, CRM systems and affiliate marketing.

JOB LOCATION
Berlin, Germany

APPLY NOW
Send your letter of motivation, CV and photo to sales_berlin@the-impossible-project.com

RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGER

DUTIES
Developing, implementing and monitoring a global retail strategy for Impossible, based on spaces (own shops) and partner shops
Opening of up to 3 new spaces per year worldwide and installing a global franchise system (or similar) for our partner shop network
Leading the Area Managers, supporting and overseeing shop location search, openings...Read All

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No. 620

Viewfinder: Ben Innocent's Photo Pen Magic

Patrick Tobin, | 211 days ago

Hello friends, and welcome back to Viewfinder, our ongoing series in which we bring you interesting projects people are working on incorporating Impossible films. Many of you have jumped at the opportunity to share the photo-illustrations you’ve created using the new Impossible Photo Pen set in our Make Your Mark gallery. Our good friend Ben Innocent has gone especially pen-crazy, creating some beautiful pieces of photo art…

“My work with the Impossible Photo Pens started as a bit of fun on old Impossible images for me, but the more I used them the more they become another way by which you can connect with a photograph and express yourself with the Impossible films. It began with discarded images but now I find that I will shoot with the purpose of illustrating. Just looking in the Make Your Mark gallery there is a real variety of amazing designs that display a little bit more of the personalities that created them. For me, the pens help create a comic book feel and a slight detachment from reality of the image without totally losing the photograph itself. The pens are just so great and very effective on the Impossible films. A medium well-worth exploring for any that don’t have them yet.”

Thanks to Ben for sharing! To see more of his photo-illustrations, click HERE.

Have you picked up a pack of Impossible Photo Pens yet? Grab a set now and submit your creations to the Make Your...Read All

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No. 621

Money Back Guarantee Expanded!

Marlene Kelnreiter | 210 days ago

Taken by Joost Siebeling on Color Protection film

We’re so confident you’ll love our new color protection film that we’ll refund the purchase price (less shipping) if you return ALL 8 frames to us by December 31st!

Originally only valid until October 18 we are proudly expanding the money back guarantee for the rest of the year!

Become one of our many satisfied Color Protection customers and get your pack of PX 70 or PX 680 Color Protection now!

In the unlikely case that you should not be satisfied with the results you did get with the new PX Color Protection Films, please return ALL 8 frames of the film pack to one of the three addresses below before December 31st, 2012. Please also write your original order ID number on the envelope.

We will then issue a refund of the full purchase price of the film pack (less shipping) to your paypal or credit card account.

Impossible GmbH
CP Return
Halbgasse 3/2/1
1070 Vienna
Austria

Impossible America Corp
CP Return
425 Broadway, 5th Flor
New York, NY 10013-2547
USA

Impossible Tokyo
CP Return
Kabushi Kaisha
1-20-5 Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Japan

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No. 622

The Impossible NYC High Line Photo Walk

Michelle Casper, | 209 days ago

By Anna Ohana

For our third monthly photo walk we headed over to Chelsea’s High Line, cameras at the ready. This upcycled railroad turned public park, while narrow, provided a wide range of photographic opportunities. With everything from artwork to a variety of plant life, our participants spread along the mile and a half expanse, snapping freely on Impossible film.

Everyone was free to take in the park at their own pace, but we all gathered at the end to share our photos.

You can find additional photos on our Facebook page.

Please stay tuned for information on our next photo walk!

No. 623

Dr. Love's Tips - Leaky Film

Patrick Tobin, | 209 days ago

Welcome back to Dr. Love’s Tips, our ongoing series in which Impossible USA’s Camera Resource Manager Frank love addresses common film and camera questions. This week: The Secret of the Ooze.

We’ve had some people write in recently saying they had a frame of film here and there occasionally with blue liquid ooze coming out of the back top of the frame.

This ooze is in fact the developer chemistry. It is stored in 3 ‘pods’ at the base of the film. It is this that actually gave instant integral film that fat border on the bottom, purely from a functional standpoint.

The reason the chemistry occasionally oozes out the top, is very similar to why you’ll get the ‘undeveloped patch’. You see, the chemistry is spread from the pods through the frame as the film passes through the rollers of the camera. Now the amount and thickness of this spread is taken to an exact science, however, there are always some variables that can affect this. If shooting in cooler or warmer temperatures, or from one camera’s set of looser rollers to another’s tighter set, this can affect the spreading thickness. Also, if rollers are dirty, this creates uneven spots of spreading on the frame, which lead to white spots on your photos, but can also unevenly distribute the rest of the chemistry.

Depending on the circumstances, you can either be left with insufficient coverage, and the ‘undeveloped patch’, OR you can end up on the opposite extreme,...Read All

No. 622

Biennale Bénin

Marlene Kelnreiter | 209 days ago

Charlemagne Adossou

Afrique in Visu is an organisation dedicated to collaborations and creations with African photographers. In August 2012 they organized a photography workshops in cooperation with the Bénin Biennal “Inventing the World: The Artist as Citizen”, which took place at the Ouidah Tourism Office, Bénin, Africa.

Photographers and videographers from Benin, Congo, the Ivory Coast and Burkina-Faso participated in this workshop, creating various photographic works, amongst others by using Impossible instant film and Polaroid cameras.

An exhibition with reproductions and post-workshop productions will take place in the Ouidah Tourism Office during the Biennale Bénin. The image results will also be used for the Journal and all other publications related to the Biennale Bénin 2012.

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No. 623

Traffic Magazine

Marlene Kelnreiter | 208 days ago

Everyone in Berlin, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Zürich, Vienna and Stuttgart don’t forget to pick up a copy of the brand new TRAFFIC News To-Go Magazine!

You don’t want to miss the interview with actors Tom Schilling and Marc Hoseman about their latest film Oh Boy, accompanied by stunning portraits taken on PZ 600 Silver Shade film by photographer Alexander Straulino.

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No. 626

Impossible's Sunday Brunch - Foliage

Patrick Tobin, | 207 days ago

Photo by Giulio Speranza

Greetings from the land of Impossible, and welcome back to Sunday Brunch. Each Sunday, we share with you some vibrant Impossible photos that have caught our eye over the course of the week. For this entry we look to the changing colors of the leaves. Please enjoy these Fall foliage photos!

Credit goes to photographers Giulio Speranza, Jenna Gersbach, Amanda Raney, Juli Werner and Ryan Kemp. Photos were taken using the following film types: PX 70 Color Protection, PX 70 Cool, PX 680 Gold Frame and PZ 680 COOL.

Keep shooting, friends, and be sure to submit to the Impossible Gallery and the Impossible Flickr Group! Your Impossible moment may end up in a future edition of Sunday Brunch!

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No. 627

8 Exposures...with Brent Bennett

Patrick Tobin, | 206 days ago

Hi again, friends, and welcome back to 8 Exposures, our popular instant film Q&A series! For this entry, we are happy to bring you Canadian photographer Brent Bennett…

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

I use a variety of Polaroid 600 cameras and a Polaroid 600SE for peel apart film.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

It is so purely photographic, light, chemistry, mystery and an element of magic/alchemy. Each image is unique and I am left with a physical artifact.

3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

I can still smell the fixer that was wiped on the print back in the 1960’s. I started shooting SX70 and Polaroid type 665 in the mid 1970’s.

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No. 628

Workshop at Rough Trade East

Marlene Kelnreiter | 205 days ago

On Saturday 17th November photographer Cyrus Mahboubian will be hosting one of his monthly workshop at Rough Trade East. A long standing fan and expert at getting the best out of the instant format Cyrus will be at the store at 11am – workshop price includes a pack of film and use of camera if you need one.

Cyrus’s previous workshops have picked up some rave reviews – read the reports of London
bloggers Mortal Muses and Shutter Sisters

More details on our calendar

No. 629

Time Zero Screening and Reception in NYC!

Josie Keefe, | 205 days ago

November 9th, 2012
7:30-9:30 pm
Impossible Project NYC Space
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Time Zero: the last year of Polaroid Film is an award winning documentary that covers the fight to save the historic and beloved Polaroid medium from extinction. In 2008 Polaroid ceased production of all instant film, thinking the medium would be rendered obsolete in the digital age. Time Zero beautifully captures the passion of instant film fans around the world, and the lengths to which they went to save it from oblivion. Watch a trailer of this inspiring film to catch a sneak peak of this amazing story.

We will host a reception for the filmmakers and fans after Time Zero is screened at 5:15pm at IFC during DOC NYC. Come join us to celebrate this account of the international grassroots campaign to save Polaroid with the filmmakers and fans.
As a special gift to our instant community we will be giving away five tickets to the IFC screening. Enter in the comments section below your reasons for shooting analog film for a chance to win! We’ll pick the winners Wednesday, November 7th at noon EST.

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No. 630

Viewfinder: Scott Achs' "Autumn Bliss in NH"

Patrick Tobin, | 204 days ago

Welcome back to Viewfinder, our ongoing series in which we present you with interesting projects people are working on that incorporate Impossible film. This week, we’re happy to bring you beautiful Autumn photos from Scott Achs…

I usually think of myself as a contrarian, but from time to time, for the sake of inspiration, I find it important to experience a cliche. With this in mind, I put on my mid-October tourist hat, and along with my POLAROID ONE 600 and several packs of PX 680 Color Shade film I took to the road.

As I ventured through the dirt roads of backwoods New Hampshire, it was lovely to see how the fallen leaves maintained their color and how the stereotype of New England was fulfilled by a large maple, a barn, and an American flag.

I really appreciate what the saturation of the PX film does to the autumn season. It makes all the leaves softly vivid adding to the amazement of what maple trees can do to your eyes naturally. Perhaps for my next project I will consider tapping into my contrarian nature and photograph non-renewable energy sources and my love for Uranium…on Color Protection film, of course.

Thanks to Scott for taking part in Viewfinder! To see more of his photography, please visit http://blog.scottachs.com.

No. 623

Dr. Love's Tips - Leaky Film

Patrick Tobin, | 209 days ago

Welcome back to Dr. Love’s Tips, our ongoing series in which Impossible USA’s Camera Resource Manager Frank love addresses common film and camera questions. This week: The Secret of the Ooze.

We’ve had some people write in recently saying they had a frame of film here and there occasionally with blue liquid ooze coming out of the back top of the frame.

This ooze is in fact the developer chemistry. It is stored in 3 ‘pods’ at the base of the film. It is this that actually gave instant integral film that fat border on the bottom, purely from a functional standpoint.

The reason the chemistry occasionally oozes out the top, is very similar to why you’ll get the ‘undeveloped patch’. You see, the chemistry is spread from the pods through the frame as the film passes through the rollers of the camera. Now the amount and thickness of this spread is taken to an exact science, however, there are always some variables that can affect this. If shooting in cooler or warmer temperatures, or from one camera’s set of looser rollers to another’s tighter set, this can affect the spreading thickness. Also, if rollers are dirty, this creates uneven spots of spreading on the frame, which lead to white spots on your photos, but can also unevenly distribute the rest of the chemistry.

Depending on the circumstances, you can either be left with insufficient coverage, and the ‘undeveloped patch’, OR you can end up on the opposite extreme,...Read All