Photo Contest: The Ladies of Polaroid

Contest ends May 31st 2011, still time to enter!

If you own an official Polaroid camera manual from the 1960’s, 70’s or 80’s you’ve undoubtedly noticed the mod ladies stiffly posing for product shots. With perfectly manicured†nails and immaculately coiffed hair, these ladies were not only fine as wine, but they’re also a window into the fashion of the day. If you have seen the hit series Mad Men and salivated over the styles of the working girls, this is your chance to step into those heels and take a memo! Let’s have some playful fun with 1960’s, 70’s, and 80’s style. LandCameras.com and Bust Magazine are sponsoring the first ever photo contest based on a series of camera manuals! We’re looking to have you reproduce some of the classic images with a modern twist. There will be two categories, ìOriginal Reproductionsî and the “Open category” where you can create your own image in the style of these photos. Let your creativity run wild (as wild as it can in heels and turtle necked sweaters!). Our sponsors have put together a heap of prizes to sweeten the stakes. Winners and selected works will be published online at Bust.com – Grand prize winners receive one of our handsome hand restored instant cameras!

The Rules

Reproduction Category

1:1 photo replications. Get as close as you can to the original photo
Submit your photo by filling out the entry form: Ladies Of Polaroid entry form
Optionally, share your work via our flickr group – Tag all photos with ‘Ladies of Polaroid’
We’ve supplied some photos, but if you have an original you’d like to use, feel free
If you’ve used your own manual photo, we may ask you for the original
You may use any medium – not limited to analog or†Polaroid. †Digital + manipulations are ok but not encouraged
Name your model
2000px minimum long side images
Judges will vote on submissions with the following in mind
Styling: Hair, clothing etc..
Reproduction: Staying true to the original photo

Open Category

Create a photo in the style and theme of the originals
Submit your photo by filling out the entry form: Ladies Of Polaroid entry form
Optionally, share your work via our flickr group – Tag all photos with ‘Ladies of Polaroid’
You may use any medium – not limited to analog or†Polaroid. †Digital + manipulations are ok but not encouraged
Name your model
2000px minimum long side images
Judges will vote on submissions with the following in mind
Styling: Hair, clothing etc..
Reproduction: Staying true to the original themes

The Contest

Contest runs from April 1st – May 31st
Contest will be judged by Bust.com photo editors and LandCameras staff
Check back for contest rule updates regularly
Submit any questions, or clarifications needed to [email protected]

Judges will NOT vote upon: Cameras:, If you don’t have the†specific†camera in the original photo, fake it. Don’t worry about grain or photo texutres. Submit your best photo of the subject!