INVENTOR OF THE INSTANT CAMERA - POLAROIDS OF MAY - PART 2

Last week, I introduced my plan to celebrate the Polaroid camera with the “Polaroids of May”. As part of the Polaroid celebration, I am planning a blog post for each Wednesday, AND, I am also posting a 27-day “grid” over on Instagram that is inspired by this vintage camera. I posted the first piece of the “grid” on Monday (May 4). I hope you will check it out because it’s a bit like watching a Polaroid coming to life.

But, for now, let’s start by learning a little bit about the man who invented this innovative camera.

SuZan AlexanderMay 6, 2020SuZan Alexander Fine Art PhotographyCameras, Photography, PolaroidComment

POLAROIDS OF MAY - PART 1

Did you ever wonder what happened to those instant cameras that were all the rage in the 1970’s and 1980’s? Do you remember all those great commercials with James Garner and Mariette Hartley? Me too!

WILDFLOWER SEASON IS HERE!

Each spring, the wildflowers take over the roadsides of Texas. (Thank you Ladybird Johnson!)

The bluebonnets, primrose, paintbrush, wine cups… are getting in full swing. However, it was the sight of these little lovelies that caught my eye. In all the over-the-top pageantry of the season, they tend to be overlooked.

SuZan AlexanderApril 21, 2020SuZan Alexander Fine Art PhotographyPhotography, PhotoComment

GOING TO PIECES - GRANDPA’S GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES (Part 12)

Welcome back to Part 12 of the Grandpa’s Glass Series.

In case you are new here, I am sharing some stories behind the photos of my Grandpa’s Glass series. If you missed any of those posts, they are linked below. But, today, I want to end this series with a couple of special images that are part of Grandpa’s story.

BEER (WITH SALT) - GRANDPA’S GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES (Part 11)

Welcome back to Part 11 of the Grandpa’s Glass Series.

In case you are new here, I am sharing some stories behind the photos of my Grandpa’s Glass series. If you missed any of those posts, they are linked below. But, today, I want to share a few memories of Grandpa’s beverage of choice and why it is a part of Grandpa’s story.

THORNS - GRANDPA’S GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES (Part 10)

Welcome back to Part 10 of the Grandpa’s Glass Series. In case you are new here, I am sharing some stories behind the photos of my Grandpa’s Glass series. If you missed any of those posts, they are linked below. But, today, I want to share a family story about Grandpa, a cocklebur, and how they became a part of Grandpa’s story.

SNUFF JAR JUMBLE - GRANDPA’S GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES (Part 9)

Welcome back to Part 9 of the Grandpa’s Glass Series.

In case you are new here, I am sharing some stories behind the photos of my Grandpa’s Glass series. If you missed any of those posts, they are linked below. But, today, I want to share the memory of snuff jars and how “recycling” those jars became a part of Grandpa’s story.

WINDMILL WEDNESDAY KICK-OFF

I posted an invitation on Instagram yesterday. In case you missed it, I am sharing the information here because I’d love to have you join the adventure and participate.

PEPPER 'LL MAKE YOU PRETTY - GRANDPA’S GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES (Part 8)

Welcome back to Part 8 of the Grandpa’s Glass Series.

In case you are new here, I am sharing some stories behind the photos of my Grandpa’s Glass series. If you missed any of those posts, they are linked below. But, today, I want to share the story of how passing the pepper became a part of Grandpa’s story.

SWEET NECTAR OF SUMMER - GRANDPA’S GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES (Part 7)

Welcome back to Part 7 of the Grandpa’s Glass Series.

In case you are new here, I am sharing some stories behind the photos of the Grandpa’s Glass series. If you missed any of those posts, they are linked below. But, today, I want to share the story of how home-grown Texas peaches are a part of Grandpa’s story.

ONION … IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER - GRANDPA’S GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES (Part 6)

Welcome back to Part 6 of the Grandpa’s Glass Series. In case you are new here, I am sharing some stories behind the photos of the Grandpa’s Glass series. If you missed any of those posts, they are linked below. But, today, I want to share the story of how these abstracted images of onion skins are a part of Grandpa’s story.

DOWN THE FREEWAY OF MUSIC - GRANDPA’S GLASS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES (Part 5)

Welcome back to Part 5 of the Grandpa’s Glass Series. In case you are new here, I am sharing some stories behind the photos of the Grandpa’s Glass series. If you missed any of those posts, they are linked below. But, today, I want to share how music is part of Grandpa’s story.

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