Winter Road Trip

I know, it's been ages since I last posted so moving right along...
Marcelo and I have recently returned from our winter road trip to Dubbo as he has work there - I get to tag along and frolic in the countryside. I do love getting away to clear my head from the more mundane aspects of daily life. Anyway, it was snowing in some parts. Yes I did say SNOWING. It was cold enough in Dubbo and surrounds but on our way back home it snowed as we drove through Orange, Bathurst and parts of the Blue Mountains. I already know I don't fare well in cold temperatures but being in snow is a whole different ballgame. I got some interesting photos, but I realised a few things, the cold makes you shake and I didn't have a tripod - or warm enough clothing. I also had some not so great film. Anyway...all of these were taken with my trusty Polaroid 180 camera and some expired (in 2000) 669 film. 

Upcoming Exhibition & Birthday Cake

Three of my photos have been chosen for the upcoming "Polaroid Resurrection" exhibition at Film Never Die in Melbourne next month. If you are in the Melbourne area during Easter weekend, opening night is April 3rd and the exhibition runs until the 22nd. Exciting!

On another note, my adorable Marcelo surprised me for my birthday with this beautiful Polaroid themed cake. It was made by his cousin Ossie Perez, who is extremely talented. Not only was the cake delicious, but it was all edible (even the little photos). 

Cute much? 

Hello 2015

Sorry dear blog...I've been away. Kind of.
I'm still snapping of course and trying new things. One of my more recent endeavours with film includes the overlay of these two photos which is basically a Polaroid 669 with a Spectra transparency peel over the top. 

Cameras - Polaroid 180 / Spectra SE

Film - Polaroid 669 / PZ600 Black & White

I'm now on Instagram

If you feel like more of a daily dose of Polaroids...then click on the image below.

Been awhile....

I haven't been taking many photos of late...but I have been a busy bee. First of all, you can now buy a selection of my Polaroid greeting cards, postcards and my latest zine at the lovely Milk Thieves store in Wollongong. Our 12.12 project book is also available to purchase on Blurb. If you are interested in purchasing a copy and you love Polaroids, you won't be disappointed. It was designed by Amanda Mason and she's done a beautiful job. 
I'm also happy to announce that 3 of my Polaroids have been selected to appear in the 2015 Poladarium Calendar. You can purchase a copy here - it's 365 days of Polaroid photos....bliss!

Not long ago I discovered my first decent Polaroid camera, my beloved SX-70, had died. I decided to buy a SX-70 Sonar (how could I possibly replace such an original)? Anyway, here are a couple of photos with the "new" camera. Enjoy...

Winter Roadtrip - Parkes & Dubbo

Marcelo and I recently went on another road trip out west to Parkes and Dubbo. Between the townships of Eugowra and Gooloogong, we spotted a little abandoned church in a field, which I had to stop and photograph. After doing some research, I was surprised to discover that the church and school was built in 1904 and was Seventh Day Adventist, which was the religion I was raised with. Walking around and inside the church, I tried to imagine what it was like during that time and the stories of the people who attended it. In 1908, a teacher organised her students to raise money for an overseas missionary by selling pin-cushions and bonnets door to door. 
All photographs were taken July, 2014 with a Polaroid 180 camera & Polaroid Chocolate film - expired in 2009.

My Polaroids featured on Mamamia

So happy today to have my Polaroids featured on the Voulez-Vous section of the Mamamia website.
Mamamia is Australia's leading women's website and covers the latest news, information about style, relationships, well-being, feminism, motherhood and lots more. Click the link below and have a browse around the site. Big thank you to both the lovely Melissa Wellham who did the article and for my friend Julie Ditrich who put me onto this great feature.