Double Negative (a photography podcast by will malone)

Let's try this again. A few weeks ago, I compared the new Polaroid Flip with the Polaroid I-2 and got distracted by the quirks and unevenness of Polaroid film. This episode is much more true to Double Negative form: A completely technically unsatisfying and boringly philosophical look at what these cameras are actually for, and how we should look at cameras in relation to our photography in th...

Had no idea these existed. Game changer. Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack.com Polaroid Flip Road Trip: https://youtu.be/cH2iyvpGhko 28mm VS. 85mm: https://youtu.be/oIgR4rut3fc Jerry Hsu: https://youtu.be/gG-TGwWp3mo?si=OVux5QiL2JNK8thp Thanks for listening!

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I just got back from PolaCon in New York City, and boy was it refreshing! It's tough when you don't live in a big city or have a big creative community, because you can get stuck in your head. Going to photography meet-ups and events like PolaCon can really help jumpstart your mind and be inspiring. There are so many people out there doing really cool stuff, and the best way to get connect...

I recently went on a cross country road trip and shot with only a 28mm lens and an 85mm lens in order to try and push myself to get the most interesting photos I could. In this episode, I talk about leaning on extremes to boost your creativity, but also why it's important to try and avoid shooting the same photos as everyone else. Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/ ⁠ Polaroid I...

The Polaroid Flip is awesome. Polaroid's film formulation is still pretty inconsistent and annoying sometimes. The desert is really hot. National Parks aren't my vibe. Fun episode! Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack.com Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/⁠ Polaroid Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/everydayinstant/⁠ Website...

The beginning of a project is exciting, but can you keep it going? Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack.com Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/⁠ Polaroid Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/everydayinstant/⁠ Website: ⁠ https://willmalone.com⁠ Thanks for listening!

This is an audio version of this week's Double Negative Dispatch Issue #54. Subscribe to my Substack: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack.com Double Negative Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4real⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/⁠ Polaroid Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/everydayinstant/⁠ Website: ⁠https://willmalone.com⁠ Thanks for listening...

To listen to the next episodes of Photography is Dead Season 2, make sure to become a paid member on my Substack, The Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack.com Double Negative Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4real⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/⁠ Polaroid Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/everydayinstant/⁠ Website: ⁠https:...

In this episode, I talk about finding interesting subjects for photography EVERYWHERE you are, whether you're in a shopping center parking lot or New York City. Basically, you have to pay attention, be INTERESTED, and embrace REAL LIFE. Double Negative Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4real⁠ Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack....

The Polaroid Flip is here...and it's great! Double Negative Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4real⁠ Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack.com Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/⁠ Polaroid Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/everydayinstant/⁠ Website: ⁠ https://willmalone.com⁠ Thanks for listening!

So...this new genre of travel content I've been trying to make has not been going well. I'm a photographer, and trying to make travel videos without photography feels unnatural and impossible. Join me in this episode on a journey to eat some Yogi Bear fried chicken as well as an exploration of one of the most depressing roadside attractions I've ever experienced. Oh, and I couldn't...

The Polaroid Flip seems like a really great option for someone looking for a solid Polaroid camera that isn't quite as high end as the Polaroid I-2. I ordered one, and I'm excited to put it through its paces, but I wanted to give my first impressions in this bonus podcast episode! Double Negative Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4real⁠ Subscribe to the Double Negati...

A few months ago, I started a silly photo project where I started photographing abandoned shopping carts I'd find in parking lots. But then, I started wandering into the woods and stumbled upon an entirely new world of shopping carts as evidence of a growing homeless problem in my town. It's a complicated issue, but I'm interested to see where else this project takes me. In this episode, I also ta...

Busy-ness is the ultimate killer of creativity, especially when we're letting life wheel us around instead of being more thoughtful about how we spend our time. Speaking of which, I talk about a photo project I've been noodling on for over a year now, as well as why getting engagement on social media may actually not be a great thing all the time. Get Postcards here: https://willmalone.com...

Photographers are used to the idea of an unstable future, and tariffs on photography gear just got added to the pile. Double Negative Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4real⁠ Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack.com Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/⁠ Polaroid Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/everydayinstant/...

Being able to travel with minimal equipment as a photographer isn't about simply packing less, it's also a state of mind. It's a way of avoiding anxiety and being honest with our fears that lead us to bring far too much gear whenever we go on a journey. In this episode, I touch on the practicalities of one bag travel, but mostly talk about my philosophy about photography minimalism tha...

I struggle with shooting photos in New York City. Street photography just isn't my thing, and I want to avoid the obviously tourist-y shots. That said, last week, I went to New York City and I feel like I cracked the code for myself on how to get satisfying images while traveling. Wanted to share my thoughts and photos with you! Watch this on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4re...

I rant about the risk aversion that has become acceptable in the creative community. Anytime we veer out of our lane and try something new, we have to lower our expectations with how people react, but that shouldn't keep us from trying new things. Everyone is afraid of the dreaded "low engagement" and it's keeping people from following their curiosity in trying new things with their work. Quit wor...

Social media and the current photography landscape does not incentivize experimentation in our work. It's much more comfortable to find a visual style and stick with it so we can have a curated grid that keeps us in a box. In this episode, I talk about the important pillars of experimenting in our photography and how we can go against the grain of what culture tells us, and even provide valida...

This episode is a journey! I talk about removing overthink by shooting instant film, selecting the right camera for a road trip, the new TTArtisans Instax Mini camera announcement, the Sigma BF, and some housekeeping! Also, I added a new segment! GET POSTCARDS HERE: https://willmalone.com/collections/postcards/postcards Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.subs...

I've been digging into postcard history and it's been a really interesting experience. After going on a deep dive of the popularity postcards in the early 1900s it inspired my next big photo project where I document abandoned shopping carts...among other things. BUY MY POSTCARD PACKS HERE: https://willmalone.com/collections/postcards Shopping Cart CRIMES: https://youtu.be/qDqwlBlEfkc BATHR...

If you only watch or pay attention to the biggest photographers, you'll be caught in an idea cycle where you are only limited to a few options. Study history, get off your phone, and dig deeper to find better ideas. Also, I rant about the current state of "family portraits". BATHROOM PHOTOGRAPHY: https://youtu.be/-V0JXZO2VFY Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch...

I looked through my archive starting in 2009 and OH BOY did I learn a lot about myself. My photography exposed me and what I'm actually looking for. Also, how to find interesting photos ANYWHERE, and what the movie Groundhog Day can teach us about photography. Double Negative Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4real⁠ Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublene...

Instagram has outstayed its welcome as a priority for photo sharing in 2025 when there are so many better places we could share our work and give our energy to. Double Negative Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4real⁠ Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack.com Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/⁠ Polaroid Instagram: ⁠...