Unfortunately I'm not lucky enough to have a Polaroid camera, it has been something I have looked into getting but then I always find a reason not to purchase one. As much fun as they look, I think of how inconvenient they must be. Having to carry them around, and getting the refills which are quite pricey too. So I found an alternative!
A website called "Polargram" allows you to send off your Instagram photo's and then are delivered as polaroid look-a-likes. You simply log in to your Instagram via there website and select the images you want to be printed. Personally i think the prices are very reasonable for the product you get. 12 photos = £6, 24 photos = £9 and 48 photos =£12. They aim to deliver your photos within 3-10 working days, with FREE delivery! (My first lot were very quick, my second a little longer I imagine it depends on ho busy they are at that time.)
The only downside is that you can only print pictures that have been uploaded to Instagram and I understand that you don't always want to share every single photograph with your followers.
The first bundle I ordered was an experiment, I had found this site and thought for £6 it was worth having a go. They were delivered in a cute little box and inside were my gorgeous prints and free little retro sweet which I thought was a lovely touch. I clipped them with pretty floral pegs that I found in Primark onto string and hung them around my room.
My Mum had some my baby pictures done by Polargram for my birthday, and hung them from balloons which was amazing and such a lovely idea. I also was inspired to use the polariod prints within my final piece for my photography a-level. My project was based on the 'Evolution of Music' and I had my favourite photographs from each of my shoots printed and mounted them.
The link to the Polargram website: http://polargram.com
Hope you enjoyed this and that you go and give Polargram a go, would love to hear what you do with your prints!
Love Liv x
