Through this whole preparation process, my kids have been helping me nearly every day...as the subjects for endless photos. Now this isn't necessary with my DSLR, as I've had plenty of experience with that. My Polaroid film camera on the other hand, is what I've needed to thoroughly learn so I can truly capture the images I've envisioned for this trip.
As it is, my Polaroid camera is pretty straightforward to use. It is entirely manual, from focusing to exposure. However, to get close-up shots (which in my opinion are what make this camera shine), requires special adapters/filters. Using these attachments alters the focusing of the camera, so I've had to make measurements to determine what the best focus should be at various distances. My children have been the gracious subjects as I've tried different films, lighting, and distances to hone my skills for Ethiopia. I have taken hundreds of images and with each one I learn something new about the camera. Every failure, every success gets me closer to where I want to be. I just want to honor the beauty, the humanity, the relationships, the "soul" of this beautiful country with my camera and be able to share it with others.
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