Thursday, March 15, 2012

the charm of vintage


I'm thrilled to share my very first post as a Mortal Muse! I had so much fun guest posting back in early December last year, and I never dreamed back then that I'd actually be a Muse just a few months later. I love how the Universe works. Thank you for welcoming me into this beautiful space and community.

Merriam-Webster defines charm as "a trait that fascinates, allures, or delights." I find so many people and things in life have charm but when it comes to photography, film and vintage are what fascinate and delight me. I'm sure that as you all get to know me, you'll clearly see my love for Polaroid and 35mm film. And that love is because I find Polaroids and film photographs, along with most things vintage, so filled with charm. I adore the vintage look of Polaroid film. Shooting with a pack camera and using peel-apart film, harkening back to the 1960s, couldn't be more charming in my book. Watching a photograph develop in your hands or peeling apart the negative to reveal the image is simply magical. I had so much fun coming across this vintage-looking sign, then shooting a photograph with my 50 year old Polaroid pack camera, and finally peeling the photo away from the negative to find what I had captured. Pure charm.

Meandering Path came across some charm herself while out on a Sunday drive. Just look at that vintage flooring, that old-timey pram, and wooden chair? Vintage charm! 

Meghan of Life Refocused


sunday drive finds...the pram by Meandering Path

10 comments:

Kirstin said...

Welcome Meghan! And what a way to start...yes, the allure of vintage charm is a powerful one! And these pictures are perfect to get us in the mood. Thank you. x

Becs said...

Hi Meghan, great post - I love the look of polaroid and 35mm film too. Love both images here, that vintage pram is gorgeous.

urban muser said...

welcome meghan!! so glad to have you here with us at MM. this post is lovely, and i look forward to seeing more of your charming polaroid magic :)

Jess said...

Welcome Meghan! Looking forward to more of your posts.

christina said...

welcome meghan!! this is a lovely post! i adore your photography and mp's lovely photo, as well.
xo

Gilly said...

Welcome, Meghan - so good to have you with us. Look forward to seeing lots more posts from you.

Ashley Sisk said...

I love your take on this theme - so glad to have you join us!

Meghan @ Life Refocused said...

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

Corinna said...

So great to see you in this space. Congratulations!

Meandering Path said...

Congratulations Meghan on becoming an official 'Muse' and thank you so much for choosing my photo to include in your post, I am very grateful :)

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