Learn how to create an emulsion lift using the Polaroid Lab—turn digital photos into tactile instant-film art with hands-on techniques, texture, and creativity.

This is a guest post by PolaCon attendee Lou Noble. Everyone is performing all the time. With each other, at home, in front of the mirror, it’s all performance. What I endeavor to do with my photography is interrupt that performance, to elicit from my subjects, for the camera, something my subjects did not intend to give me. I tell them this, as I see a photo session as a collaborative endeavor. I then employ various tools and tricks to create that interruption. Anything from

Let's unfold the story of Polaroid, from its groundbreaking invention to its modern-day revival.  

Instant Film Society hosts PolaCon 10, the world's only 3-day instant film and Polaroid conference, Sept. 25-28, 2025.

PolaCon Bay Area - March 14-16, 2025! The Worlds First 3-Day Instant Film Conference in San Francisco!

To truly capture the essence of instant photography, here's some tips to help you get the most out of your instant film.

So you’re interested in learning more about this whole instant photography thing? I know the feeling.

The World's First 3-Day Instant Film Conference returns to New York City May 30 - June 1, 2025!

I just found out how to salvage the negatives from FP-100C!

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to stop by the 20×24 Studio in New York to visit with John Reuter & Nafis Azad.