Fade To Black

Lately I have been in a destructive mood. That's why I think it's time to share a project I have been working on for quite some time. It's called Paper Hats, Polaroid, and Profoto. I don't want to give away too much more but I am leaving a taste of what the film looks like. The shot above is from Brian Head, Utah. I went snowboarding with some friends and did some testing with this film stock. The emulsion fades as soon as you take the photo. You can stop the fading process by ripping the acetate away from the developing layer, resulting in a fixed exposure and a clear transparency. I like the excitement of watching the print fade wondering if I should wait a couple more seconds or tear it apart as fast as I can because I like what I see. The process is the fun part. Sometimes with digital we forget to get absorbed in the process. If I could offer any advice I would say pick a project that slows you down. You never know you just might get a great idea waiting for the developer.