Tuesday, November 29, 2011

In The Red and Instant Photos

My beautiful red head. 
Thanks for all the support and compliments on my photography yesterday! There is so much I need to learn. Starting a blog has forced me to take better photos. I never retouch photos for the blog but I've been having fun playing around in picnik with my kids' photos.

Speaking of photography, I recently picked up 3 vintage cameras for $10 each!  This is one of them.

I loved Polaroid cameras when I was a kid. The instant photo was great. Do you remember blowing on the photo to speed up the drying process?


I'm thinking of how much film I would have wasted the other day. So nice to be able to see the image before we even print it! 
We've come a long ways, baby!

23 comments:

  1. Gabriela Delworth - Adult Learning & DevelopmentNovember 29, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Hello,

    She is gorgeous! Love this old camera!


    Gabriela

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  2. NaniNovember 29, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Your daughter is just beautiful. She has such a classic air about her.

    I love the old cameras as comfy old show pieces, but I agree with you about digital being such a blessing. I know mt photos are better because I can do it until I get it right and know tight away it's right!

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  3. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️November 29, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Beautiful daughter you have. One of my sons had red hair and has since change to blonde almost overnight. I kind of miss my cute carrot top.

    Dee

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  4. Heather @CommonplaceBeautyNovember 29, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love old cameras. I'm not sure why I hesitate to buy them when I see them! Your pictures are great, and the kids adorable...your daughter is lovely! Love the one you picked for your Christmas card!

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  5. UnknownNovember 29, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Your young lady has flair...our next beautiful model! Love the camera! Have a great week!
    Best Wishes,
    Loretta

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  6. Laura@happyroostNovember 29, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    wow, awesome find on the camera! I've been thinking about getting my husband something like that for Christmas.

    Laura
    www.happyroost.blogspot.com

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  7. Ann from On Sutton PlaceNovember 29, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Photos are looking good. I had zero interest in photography before I started my blog. We have come a long way...especially me! I still have polaroids in my old picture box. They have faded but still look OK. Thanks again for sharing your daughter. Loved seeing her.

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  8. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasNovember 29, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    She is stunning Tammy! Love the photos!!!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  9. Pamela GordonNovember 29, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    When I started taking photos at the age of 10, I took very few due to the cost of film and inexperience as well. My hubby gave me a 35 mm. camera in 1978 and boy, did I have to pick and choose what I took pictures of. For years. I am so thankful for digital cameras - so easy, so much cheaper, so many more photos!!! It's a whole new world baby. LOL Blessings,
    Pamela

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  10. AnitaNovember 29, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I initially thought the first pic was a professional shot! Great model and great photography.

    Love the red locks and the "Ruby slippers." :)

    We still have a polaroid somewhere in our house. And yes, I do remember blowing on the pics.

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  11. laxsupermomNovember 29, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Your daughter is gorgeous! She has such an easy smile. Love vintage cameras! Being from Rochester(birthplace of Kodak,) I have quite a few. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. GinaNovember 29, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Your daughter is a beauty for sure! I'm still jealous of her hair. LOL

    Great find on the cameras. They really add alot to a vignette.

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  13. podsoNovember 29, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Great pictures! The top one of your daugther is stunning! I like what you did in picnic with them. As far as the cutting off of the head, cropping that way is done a lot I think, at least I didn't think anything of it when I saw it!

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  14. CindyNovember 29, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    My word, she is not only a beauty, but so photogenic! You did do a fabulous job photographing your kids.
    Love and hugs, Cindy

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  15. Gypsy HeartNovember 29, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Beautiful daughter ~ love her hair! I think it was fascinating for all of us to have the Polaroids...first time we could see the pics immediately. :-)

    Pat

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  16. Julie HarwardNovember 29, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I love your red headed daughter...I have one too! Your pictures of her are gorgeous!!! :D

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  17. Southwest Cottage DesignsNovember 30, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful young lady! I love your fun photos with the camera.

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  18. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysNovember 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Your redhead is a stunner! I still have a Polaroid camera in a closet somewhere. I believe it still works, too. :)

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  19. Faye HenryNovember 30, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Hi Tammy.. I found your blog and am now a new follower.. I need to find you on pinterest, too.
    Your daughter is lovely and such glorious hair..
    I always wanted a child with red hair.. smile..
    My husband collects old cameras.. You would probably like them.. I finally took them to the cottage to put on display..
    Blessings..

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  20. DebbiedoosNovember 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Gorgeous Photos Tammy!

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  21. KarenaDecember 1, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Tammy how cool, your photos turned out beautifully!

    I love your vintage find, very cool! I loved using those Polaroids!

    Please Come and enter the 1st of Twelve Days of Holiday giveaways! It is stunning!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  22. Dovecote DecorDecember 1, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Thank you so much for finding Dovecote Decor through Art by Karena. We are so excited to be giving away this gorgeous chest. I tried to follow you back, but google would not let me. I'll be back. I envy your red wavy hair. Speaking of which, I spotted Princess Beatrice of England, with that same head of hair at dinner in Paris, Saturday night. We felt so chic!!
    Best,
    Liz

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  23. Zane WooderNovember 23, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    That is really pretty red hair. My mom has to dye her hair red.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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