instant photography
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of instant photography
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Samaras discovered instant photography in 1969, but it wasn’t until 1973 that he could begin what he called his “Photo-transformations”—physically distorted Polaroids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
The Instax Mini 99 by Fujifilm is great for a dad who just wants to have fun with instant photography.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
It also recreated Polaroid’s brand in subtle ways, making instant photography a mass phenomenon rather than an enthusiast’s medium.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2013
Instant Photographs, Lasting Images Edwin Land, who founded Polaroid, the company famous for introducing and popularizing instant photography, in 1937, took inspiration for a famous model from home.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2013
Besides fire, he’s also invented shoes, a rough form of instant photography and the domestication of wildlife: a monkey named Belt that holds up Guy’s pants.
From Time ● Mar. 22, 2013
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