Instant Love

Photo and words by Julia

For me, Polaroid means instant love. I remember the very first time I shot a Polaroid like it happened yesterday. The expectations, the giggles, the joy of seeing the image appear in front of my eyes. It was magic, the same magic I felt when I was a kid in Christmas day. Now, 7 cameras and hundreds of Polaroid shots after, I still feel that magic each time I push the little red button of my SX-70. And I can’t imagine my life without it.

This photo is very special to me because it was taken by a very dear friend Fer, who I had the chance to meet thanks to our mutual passion for Polaroids. Gracias, Fer!

As you all already know, Polaroid is stopping the production of instant film. This is my contribution to the Save Polaroid group, involving all the Polaroid lovers who refuse to say goodbye to such a precious thing. Please, check it out, contribute if you can and try to sign all the online petitions. Save Polaroid!