Inspiration - Polina Washington

Why You Should Try Soaking 35mm Film in Ramen Soup

Looking for a new photography idea? Try out three recipes for "soups" that create an abstract, distorted effect on 35mm film.

Submerging your film in liquid might not seem like a good idea, but when done properly it’s a photography technique that can garnish unexpectedly beautiful results. Without any post-processing work, you can get a distorted effect with vivid streaks of color and interesting textures. Photographer Polina Washington is an expert in these “film soups” and describes the process as a risk that could destroy your work. “But, if even one image turns out well, it’s worth it,” she says. “As they say, the battle is worth the blood.”

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