And snap!
Whilst everyone has been posting camera roll dumps on Instagram of their breaks away and weekly updates to followers, I've been wanting to tap in (or rather develop) some core physical memories of my time off frolicking in the sunshine. The birth of this came about last May when my dear partner treated me to a trip to Southend for my birthday and I decided to get nostalgic and bring a little Fujifilm camera with me.
And it was safe to say, that's where I got the bug for capturing moments that were special to me that I could have in my hands, skin to paper, that any instagram or iphone photo could not.
My complete irrational fear of "what if's" would be soothed by the simple click and flash of a disposable camera. iykyk. And lovingly developed for £22.99.
This year, I bought a classic. The Kodak Funsaver.
I was treated to over 30 exposures to play with and of course brought it with me on this year's holiday. Hastings. You can probably tell this small bean of girl loves an English seaside town - here's to manifesting a European getaway next year!
To me it was a no brainer, and the easiest camera to use, with the most stunning results of warm hues and the recognisable disposable grain. As I was shooting most of the photos you see in this post, just imagine a partner grinning cheesily at me and laughing as I snap everything I could in sight to have in my sentimental box. "What? It's for the memories!" LOL.
We've got a lovely selection of adventure golf, beach huts, sipping cocktails and absolutely sliving my socks off with jenga in a mate's garden. And the best part is, you don't need to be a professional to have fun with this! In fact, spotting what you love, pointing, shooting and then not knowing how your photo looks until you develop it is all part of the charm and fun in Funsaver.
I do admit, my efforts of festive cheer last year were met with dark mysterious and "What's that supposed to be?" photos. It was not my finest hour, but that was a completely different camera.
So, I am telling you now. As the warmer and sunnier days of tapas in the parks are approaching, I urge you and anyone to keep their memories alive in the traditional way of disposables. They are not to be left behind in early 2010's school trips.
My mission and vow to myself is to pick up a Kodak every time I know I have a special trip coming up. The softie of a sweet flavoured Maom in me also can never say no to taking photos whenever these trips are with her partner...
Will you delve into disposables?
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