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I shot my undergraduate work on 35mm. I love the way it…

“I shot my undergraduate work on 35mm. I love the way it looks, but I haven't shot film in a while. If you can avoid scanning, it makes your practice faster. Oh, and I shoot a lot of Polaroid, too. I have about five hundred Polaroids from my film that I hope to show soon.” quote by Laurel Nakadate
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“I shot my undergraduate work on 35mm. I love the way it looks, but I haven't shot film in a while. If you can avoid scanning, it makes your practice faster. Oh, and I shoot a lot of Polaroid, too. I have about five hundred Polaroids from my film that I hope to show soon.”

Laurel Nakadate

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker values analog film for its aesthetic and speed, preferring it over digital scanning, and enjoys Polaroid work.

In simple terms: Prefers shooting on film for its look and efficiency, and creates many Polaroids.

Key Takeaway

Embrace analog methods that suit your artistic workflow.

Themes

photography analog media creative process

Mood

nostalgic enthusiastic

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • exhibitions
  • personal projects

Key Concepts

film photography Polaroid artistic workflow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does film influence your creative decisions?
  • What limits does digital scanning impose?
A Different Perspective

Digital may lack the tactile quality and immediacy of film.

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