10
Instant
Shooting
Tips
It’s your tool.
Keep it cool.
01
Keep your Polaroid
Originals film packs in
the fridge until you use
them. They’ll stay fresh
for longer.
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Don’t spoil the scene.
Keep your rollers clean.
02
For the best pictures,
check your camera’s
rollers between packs
of film and clean off any
dirt or residue.
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One clue:
light behind you.
03
Always shoot away
from your light source
to avoid your pictures
being blown out.
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Shield it from light
‘til the picture’s in sight.
04
Keep brand new
photos away from
direct light until the
image has fully
emerged – face down
on the table, or in your
pocket, for example.
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Shoot. Wait.
Appreciate.
05
Polaroid pictures
take time to emerge!
Keep them warm and
away from direct light
after shooting for the
best results.
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Wherever you aim,
no two pictures
are the same.
06
The beauty of Polaroid
pictures is every single
photo is totally unique,
imperfections and all.
Embrace it!
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Make a splash.
Use the flash.
07
Polaroid cameras
really, really love light.
So unless you’re
shooting outdoors on
a bright, sunny day,
use the flash for the
best photos.
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Get ready.
Hold it steady.
08
Polaroid cameras
can be sensitive to
shakes and shudders,
especially in dark
environments. Hold
your camera as still as
possible until the photo
starts to eject.
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This film loves light.
Shoot somewhere
bright.
09
Polaroid film works
best in well-lit
environments.
Wherever you are, take
a second to find the
strongest lighting, and
your photos will be
dazzling every time.
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When they’re not
on display, store
them safely away.
10
Even after they’ve
ejected from the
camera, Polaroid
pictures can be
sensitive to things
like light and damp.
Find a cool, dark place
to store them (when
you’re not showing
them off to the world,
of course).
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