If you’re into being trendy, Polaroid cameras are definitely trendy. Not only that, but they change how you take pictures. They turn out in a way no filter ever does. They’re also something you’ll look back on and see yourself at a an earlier, different time. Of course we’ll have pictures digitally, but something’s special about the pictures you come across in a box of mementos.
1. Hello, instant gratification.
With Polaroid cameras, you take the picture and then it prints and develops right in front of your eyes. Yes please.
2. Having one makes you feel like you're a vintage goddess.
We all know Polaroid cameras are really cool because they’re *~vintage~*. It’s as simple as that.
3. It teaches you which moments are worth capturing.
The film isn’t cheap, so that helps in deciding what’s Polaroid worthy. Polaroid’s are for the moments special enough to be captured in such a unique way.
4. You're taking pictures you'll physically have forever.
Pictures will continue to exist digitally, but something is different about the pictures you can hold.
5. They make great decorations.
You can hang them or even tape them on your wall in any way you want. I mean really, what’s better than decorating your walls with memories and stories?
6. You don't have to worry about putting a filter on the pictures.
You’re not able to add a filter to it, but it always turns out just the way it should. The natural filter of a Polaroid is timeless.
7. Few things are more satisfying than watching a Polaroid picture develop.
Shake it like a Polaroid picture or don’t, but either way, watching the shapes and colors sharpen is like watching a caterpillar turn into a butterfly. Granted that takes way longer than a picture developing, but still.
8. They're a grade A conversation starter.
You could have a picture of anything from a pet to pictures from traveling. Go ahead; tell them how cool you are with your cool experiences and your cool Polaroids.
While Polaroid cameras aren’t as cheap as disposable cameras, you’ll never regret getting one because what it gives you is timeless pictures and a timeless memories.
