Polaroids - The Black and Whites

Some of you may have already noticed me mention our Polaroid 100 Land Camera (I included a photo in the last post). Our Land Camera I found in a thrift store while staying with Adam and Detroit some years back, complete in its case with the original bulbs, flash, manual and some out dated film (we didn't attempt to use this!) I had previously been given one by Adam as a present but a later model without all the mod-cons. The 100 series was particularly exciting however because it was the first of the Land Camera models and came with a glass lens and would have retailed for around $165 in '66 when it was released (a lot of money for those days!). The camera takes some beautiful shots, and I'm finally getting around to editing some of the photos we took with it in Michigan during our stay in May. So I thought I'd share them with you bit by bit. First, the black and whites!

A Day Out With Adam

I've had a rather lovely couple of days off, and get a rare chance today to spend some time with my husband Adam. Since starting my new job, my store manager left leaving me the only manager in the store, so currently I have no control over which days off I have. Which means organising days off with Adam has been a bit of a nightmare! I got cover from another manager today however, and we decided to go into London to see the Irving Penn exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. It's a fantastic exhibition, which focuses more on his personal work than fashion work. You can visit the National Portrait Gallery website here.

We went to Byron's on Wardour Street first, and had some pretty amazing burgers. Their menu is much simpler than Gourmet Burger Kitchen, and their burgers aren't over stuffed (or overcooked like most burger joints). The interior is a really simple, clean, modern take on retro, with 50s wooden chairs, booths and angle-poise lamps suspended from the ceiling. But more than anything, I recommend it for the burgers!

 

 

The night beforehand we also visited Diavolo Blues Club again. There seem to be different faces every week and it's always lovely to meet new people. I'll be taking photos of the night regularly I should think, as I'm trying to make more of an effort to take my camera out with me.

 

  

  

  

 

666 Photography

Now I can't say I'm a huge fan of their name. A little... cliche shall we say. However what I can say is that I really like their photography. I was reminded of them today while looking at pin up photos elsewhere. The reason I like them so much is the way they bring pin up modelling into the modern era - with modern techniques, props and equipment mixed with vintage glamour and style. Their props are handmade, their backdrops hand painted, and costumes (if they can't find what they want elsewhere) are also made specially for the shoot. The photos are each a piece of artwork, beautifully thought out with a concept followed through right to the end. Definitely worth having a look at their website, which you can find by clicking here

Here are a few images from their website to oggle at!