Josh Goleman and the super top-secret film

One of the photographers that I follow is Josh Goleman who, among other things, took the pictures of my favorite wedding ever. I found out just recently that he took part in The Impossible Project (which I mentioned in one of my earlier posts) as a beta tester for the new analog film they developed.

Here are some of the amazing shots he took with the "super top-secret film":

[Photos by Josh Goleman]

red eyed elvis

One of the problems I have with using analog film is that it takes time for me to finish a roll. I don't get to finish and develop rolls of films for months that I sometimes forget about it.

Not too long ago, I bought a bunch of expired Fujicolor Superia 200 35mm film from my favorite film shop at Siam Square. 90 baht for 2 rolls, not bad right? I put one roll on Elvis and after a month or so, I finally finished it. I asked the photo developer to cross process it just to see how they turn out. Here's some of my favorites from the roll:

Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

Taken in Chinatown, Bangkok

A Tangled Mess

Taken on a random street in Bangkok

The Pier

Taken somewhere in Pattaya, Thailand

Look Up

Taken in Pattaya (...I think)

the impossible project is made of pure genius

Together with the hundreds of Polaroid instant camera lovers and enthusiasts, I mourned the company's decision in February 2009 to discontinue making the iconic film. But thanks to Austrian artist and businessman, Florian Kaps, Polaroid enthusiasts have now something to smile about. Kaps heads The Impossible Project which is composed of individuals who aim to re-start the production of film for vintage Polaroid cameras. He has reopened the Polaroid production plant in Amsterdam and began working in manufacturing the film again, together with 11 of the original Polaroid team from the factory floor.

Just last March 25, Kaps and his team's efforts have paid off with the first film becoming available for sale. Meet the new PX monochrome instant film.

This film is compatible with the SX-70 camera. Isn't she a beauty?

Here's a collection of awesome Polaroid pictures from The Impossible Project. Follow The Impossible Project on Facebook for more info.


[Photos from Impossible Project and psfk.com]