THAT KINDA LOVIN'

AN AMAZING VIEW BACKSTAGE AT JONATHAN SAUNDERS

On the 17th floor of a skyscraper in London's Liverpool Street. Picture by me

JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC IN PARIS

I shot Mr. Castelbajac for the new issue of Viva! Moda that is out now. His airy studio, located not far from Canal Saint-Martin, was apparently a location used for many french films throughout the 60s. Can't imagine a better complement to his already amazing designs.









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THE DARKROOM EXHIBITION ON DAZED DIGITAL

Dazed Digital has just done a preview of mine & Ruvan's collaboration with The Impossible Project.
You can read the whole interview here and below.

Dazed Digital: What does Polaroid mean to you?
Kasia Bobula: I feel very sentimental about Polaroid as it's one of the first mediums I ever used. I also love the idea of having instant prints. In a world that keeps getting more and more digital, it's amazing to have something that feels tangible and is more unique than any reproducible jpg file.

DD: What enticed you about The Impossible Project?

Ruvan Wijesooriya: The challenge of using a new film in an old format and finding new ways to use the format and the specific Impossible films.

Kasia Bobula: As a lot of my work revolves around an attempt to preserve the feel of the past, The Impossible Project's ethos is something that I can totally relate to.

DD: Have you worked with Polaroid in the past?

Ruvan Wijesooriya: Not the company, but I have shot many polaroids for many purposes, yes. I’ve used Polaroid backs of different kinds, old Land cameras, 600’s, Spectras and I’ve also had the privilege of using the largest Polaroid format, the 20x24”.

DD: Are you surprised that Polaroid is on the brink of becoming obsolete?

Kasia Bobula: Yes and no. Yes, because with the popularity of digital cameras and Instagram, film is kind of becoming a thing of the past. On the other hand, the quality of a Polaroid print and the experience that comes with it are so special, that I'm always surprised people are trying to replace it. After all, no digital file will ever replace the magic of the original, right?

DD: What do you think it says about the technological future that Polaroid is on the brink of becoming obsolete?
Ruvan Wijesooriya: You can fuck up shooting a Polaroid easier than you can fuck up using your camera phone.

The launch event of The Impossible Project is at Aria’s Barnsbury Hall on Thursday 17th May from 6pm, the exhibition will run from 18th May to 15th June and reconditioned stock of original Polaroid cameras, plus the new range of compatible films will be available to purchase.

THE DARK ROOM

Me and Ruvan Wijesooriya will be showing some polaroids as part of The Impossible Project launch at Aria in London this Thursday. Please come by and say hi if you're around!

IN POLAND RECENTLY

TOBIAS WISTISEN AW12

I shot jeweller Tobias Wistisen's AW12 campaign with the amazing body art by Clare Read!
Here are some of the images.

 

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GIULIA COSTANTINI FOR VOGUE.DE

I shot Giulia Costantini, the head of communications at Phillips de Pury & Company, for Vogue Germany. It's part of an ongoing series of portraits of inspiring London women that I've doing for them lately. More to come! Picture by me