The modeling world has its legends Twiggy, Christy, Jean, Veruschka, Marisa, Kate and…Betsy.
Betsy is the original “Polaroid Girl” and she’s been modeling for decades. Once thought too old for the modeling world she narrowly avoided retirement in 2008 and came back fiercer than ever, becoming the face of the “House of Impossible,” gracing the frames of every single Impossible film produced.
Legions of instant photographers have captured her enigmatic smile on film. Some call her plastic and cold but Betsy’s heart belongs to Florian Kaps.
For Florian, Betsy will sit in a dimly lit factory waiting patiently for the lights to be turned on, a fixed smile on her face, a faraway look in her eyes, dreaming analog dreams…
On Monday, September 10th, the lights in the factory will be turned on. Will Betsy’s analog dreams come true? Will yours?
Because I hold Betsy in such high esteem I viewed the world clock for her Australian time launch of something I am intrigued with. You guys get me in everytime with your emails instantly recognizable with those inviting 2 colons either side. But it’s not about you. It’s what you give to all of us who love instant.
She’s looking forward to being photographed on 4×5 impossible polaroid film
Will the new VB4 film be awailable as a pre order or for actual sales first? will a spectra version be available initaly as well?
If she is waiting for someone to help her to test some new Pack 100 films…. I’m ready.
You can have a look on my pictures on my website or on POLANOID “S.OMBRE”
She’s waiting for the “the impossible project” camera, which will be announced at Photokina, and will be ready for sale at the start of 2013.
It will be the first camera taking integral film, where you can set the iso, but that is not the only thing…can not reveal any thing else at this time…