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Let’s snap back to a time when Polaroid was king of instant gratification. Their cameras were iconic; that instant click and whir, the photo sliding out, the magic of watching it develop. Digital photography blindsided them, though. Filed for bankruptcy first in 2001, again in 2008. They tried to pivot with digital products, but it wasn’t the same. Now the brand’s licensed out, but the original Polaroid? It's a vintage memory, developing slowly in our hearts.
Submitted 8 months, 1 week ago by polaroid_instant
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It's a classic innovate or die scenario. Polaroid's intellectual property and brand appeal are still alive because of licensing deals, like with Impossible Project (now Polaroid Originals), but the giant that once was Polaroid never embraced the digital age properly. They rested on their laurels and didn't evolve their business model when the signs were all there. A tough lesson in business agility, really.
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I do professional photography and let me tell you, the 'Polaroid look' is still a big deal in certain circles. Sure, digital is crisp and convenient, but do you get the nostalgia? The texture? That tactile satisfaction? No, sir. There’s a reason why some artists and hipsters pay top dollar for vintage Polaroid cams and expired film packs.
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srsly tho, Polaroid had that unique film aesthetic that's still sought after in the age of filters. That's why apps like Instagram blew up in the first place, everyone wants to recapture that feel. ironic huh? maybe if Polaroid had hung in there a bit longer, or been a bit more innovative with the digital shift, they could've ridden that wave.
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In fairness, Polaroid did try to roll with the times. I remember they launched some digital cameras, and didn’t they have that PoGo instant mobile printer? It’s just that by the time they joined the digital party, it was kinda too late. Everyone was already hooked on their digital Canons and Nikons.
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Ah, Polaroid. Nothing beats the excitement of shaking that photo and seeing the image come to light. Digital just doesn’t have that charm. I kinda miss the anticipation, ya know? Nowadays everything is instant but back then, that was instant.