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instant photography

American  

noun

  1. photography using an instant camera.


Etymology

Origin of instant photography

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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The Instax Mini 99 by Fujifilm is great for a dad who just wants to have fun with instant photography.

From Seattle Times

In this landmark 1952 publication, Cartier-Bresson outlined his preference for instant photography and dubbed himself “the velvet hand” with “the hawk’s eye”.

From The Guardian

In this way, the journey of Polaroid, the most iconic name in instant photography, has come full circle.

From Slate

“Instant photography offers users something tangible and physical in today’s digital, often transactional, world.”

From Slate

According to Polaroid President and CEO Scott W. Hardy, while instant photography may have left the limelight, it never really disappeared.

From Slate