instant photo
Self-developing snapshot
An instant photo is a photograph that develops within moments of being taken, produced by cameras that print the image immediately on self-developing film.
The technology became iconic through Polaroid cameras.
The term now also applies to smartphone photos meant to capture casual, unposed moments: She posted an instant photo from the concert.
- polaroidSelf-developing photograph
- snapshotInformal photograph taken quickly
- cameraImage capturing device
- flashBrief burst of light
- filmMovie or coating
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