The ’8 Exposures’ feature on The Impossible Project’s blog came out last week, and I had a lot of fun selecting my eight instant images and answering their nerdy questions. Photography is very personal for me, so sometimes I get a litle carried away when talking about my process. Never mind that. Being one of [...]
I truly believe that Thanksgiving is a time to pick your head up and be grateful. Maybe it has less to do with the historical event than simply a personal check-in, but either way I have a lot to feel grateful for this year. I have a great community of friends, photog associates, fellow artists, [...]
So, I got stuck in Irene. The devastation and long-term effects of Hurricane Irene on various parts of New England are truly heartbreaking. People lost their homes, roads are completely out, historical buildings have been washed away, and entire farms are under water. It’s terrible, and I hope the recovery initiative moves quickly and gets [...]
A new favorite image from my ongoing Instant Dog Portrait series with The Impossible Project’s PZ600 instant film. I’ll be teaching a CLASS with The Impossible Project on Aug 28, 2011 at their famed New York gallery space. If you’ve got a soul at all- you’ll be moved by The Impossible Project’s creative drive, fearless [...]
I can’t believe a year has already gone by. Can you? Exactly one year ago today I was in the studio with a group of my close friends, sewing and taping and glueing and getting drooled on by some of my favorite dogs in the city. Pulling Polaroids and flashing strobes and laughing and pushing [...]
For Immediate Release:March 20, 2010 With Supplies of Polaroid Film Dwindling Worldwide, The Impossible Project Graciously Provided Two Packs to Award-Winning Bay Area Dog Photographer Jesse Freidin. Inspired by Lady Gaga Fashion “The Doggie Gaga Project” is a Viral Hit SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Inspired by Polaroid’s newest spokesperson, Lady Gaga, award-winning Bay Area dog photographer Jesse Freidin – with the help of The Impossible [...]
Though traditional printing and medium format black and white film compliments my Fine Art dog portraits perfectly, there is another love in my life. It’s Polaroid. And we’re serious. I fell in love with my Hasselblad about 5 years ago- I was immediately taken by it’s weight, the crispness of it’s images, and it’s unique [...]