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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · 14h

Ray Ray's BBQ, 2019
Second Ave. Hazelwood, PA
Camera: Polaroid SX-70
Impossible Project B/W

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This black and white Polaroid shows a man sitting next to a sign for "Ray Ray's BBQ," located in Hazelwood, PA, just outside Pittsburgh.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · 5d

Patricia, 2019
Easter Bonnet Parade
5th Ave, New York, NY
Camera: Holga: 120N
Film: Fuji Acros 100

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This black-and-white Holga photograph captures two individuals in costumes, during the Easter Bonnet Parade on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The woman on the right holds a sign that reads "@ PURELY PATRICIA." The man sports a handlebar mustache, while the woman wears a headdress adorned with hundreds of Mardi Gras beads.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · 14d

Theater Bar, 2025
1005 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA
camera: Samsung S21 Ultra

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This color digital photograph shows the Theatre Bar in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. I also captured this image with a Holga camera and can't wait to develop the film. It was a "Holy Grail" shot, perfectly timed and fortunate, as there was no car in front of the building. If we’re being honest, that’s what photography is all about—timing and luck.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · 15d

Are You Ready?, 2012
Winston Salem, NC
camera: Holga 120N

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This black and white Holga photograph is of a building with a prominent cross on its facade, a universal symbol of Christianity.
A sign outside the entrance reads "PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD," which is a religious message commonly found in Christian contexts, often emphasizing spiritual readiness.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · 17d

Before Jerry Died, 1990
Wheeling, WV
Camera: Canon AT-1
Film: Kodak T-Max 3200

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This black and white 35 mm photograph features Leslie and Jerry's new baby. Jerry is sitting on the kitchen counter, while Leslie is positioned to the right of him at the kitchen table. Nicki, my then-girlfriend, is holding Leslie's baby. Leslie and Nicki grew up together in West Virginia. This photo was taken approximately four months before Jerry passed away; he was electrocuted while putting a new roof on a neighbor's house. Leslie became a widow before the age of 27.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · 19d

Thank you!

Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · 20d

Dark Worlds, 2019
Stainless Steel Globe
Columbus Circle, Trump International Hotel & Tower (Double Exposure)

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This Holga captures the Globe Sculpture at Columbus Circle in Manhattan, New York City. The Globe Sculpture is a well-known landmark situated within Columbus Circle, which is a major traffic circle and public space at the intersection of Broadway, Central Park West, Central Park South (59th Street), and Eighth Avenue. It stands in front of the Trump International Hotel and Tower.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Sep 8

Potts Barn, 2022
NY-9G, Tivoli, NY
Camera: Slim Devil

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This black-and-white photograph features a barn with the word "HOPE" painted in large letters on its side. The image conveys a sense of stark beauty and resilience, reflecting the American social landscape.

The word "HOPE" on the barn is a powerful message, especially in a potentially desolate or challenging environment. While America faces significant difficulties, there remains a sense of hope in some places.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 29

Sun Triangle, 2018
Sculptor Athelstan Spilhaus
1221 6th Ave. New York City
Camera: Holga 120N

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This black and white photograph, taken with a Holga camera, depicts the Sun Triangle, a sculpture created by oceanographer, inventor, and sculptor Athelstan Spilhaus. The sculpture was situated in the sunken plaza of the McGraw-Hill building in midtown Manhattan, but it has since been removed and is no longer on display.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 26

Maple Way, 2025
Braddock, PA
Camera: Holga 120N
Film: CHS 100 II Black & White Negative Film, 120

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This black-and-white Holga photograph depicts Maple Way alleyway in Braddock, PA. It was shot in the pouring rain without an umbrella, using 100-speed film.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 23

Zero, 2020
Albany, New York
Samsung s21 Ultra

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This cellphone photograph shows a snow-covered skyline of Albany, New York, with steam or smoke rising from various buildings. The sun is visible in the background, creating a bright glare that enhances the atmospheric conditions. The cityscape features tall buildings and a prominent church-like structure.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 21

Agency Building 2, 2017
Albany, New York
Camera: Polaroid SX-70
Film: Impossible Project B&W

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This black-and-white Polaroid features Agency Building 2, which is part of the Empire State Plaza located in Albany, New York.

Agency Building 2 is one of several state office buildings constructed in 1973. It was designed in the Modernist style by a collaboration of architectural firms, including Carson Lundin & Shaw, Harrison & Abramovitz, and James, Meadows, and Howard.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 18

Thank you!

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 17

Blairsville High School, 2018
S. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA
Camera: Holga 120N
Film: Fomopan 400

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This black and white Holga photograph depicts the front of Blairsville High School, located in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. The building features a brick exterior and has a prominent stone sign above the entrance. The entrance showcases a large, ornate stone archway flanked by two double doors. Surrounding the entrance, overgrown bushes and vines are visible.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 14

Thank you!

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 14

The Nun
Yonkers, New York
Camera: Slim Devil
Arista Ultra 400

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This black and white photograph captures a moment at the Yonkers train station, where a nun walks along the platform beside a train. The image also features the "WATCH THE GAP" warning on the platform edge.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 12

The Photo Assistant, 2019
Maiden Lane, Albany, New York
Camera: Polaroid SX -70 Film: Impossible Project B&W (expired)

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This Polaroid photo features a person standing in the center of the frame, facing the viewer with their hands raised to their face to shield against the sun. It's a photo of my friend's daughter, who was helping me carry my cameras for the day. Having assistance is rare for me, so this was a delightful treat.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 8

I've never tried letting one sit in water for weeks. Thank you! Very interesting. Love the results you are getting.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 8

I have a question: Are you lifting emulsion from older Polaroids, or are these recent shots? I've had trouble lifting emulsion from Polaroids I took five or six years ago, but newer ones, even expired film, work fine for me.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 8

Thank you! I just lock in as best as I can. Can't shoot in New York with a tripod unless you have a permit. Plus, I never like those things anyway. Love your work.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 8

Tracks 13 & 11, 2024
Grand Central Terminal, NY, NY
Camera: Holga 120N
Handheld bulb exposure

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This Holga handheld bulb exposure captures a view inside Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The blurry figures suggest movement and the terminal's bustling nature.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Aug 5

The Smile, 2005
Broadway, New York, NY
Camera: Polaroid 600 One Step

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This Polaroid photo shows a man smiling at the camera while relaxing outdoors on a stoop. He is wearing a hat, sunglasses, a patterned shirt, and loafers. The picture was taken in the small alley between Bleecker and Houston streets in New York City.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Jul 29

Staten Island Ferry, 2013
New York Harbor, NYC
Camera: Smena Symbol
Film: Redbird

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This photograph was taken from the Staten Island Ferry and showcases a view of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Silhouettes of people are visible in the foreground.

It was captured using Rollei Redbird, a 35mm redscale color negative film known for its unique warm, reddish tones, which are achieved by shooting the film backwards through the base side. The film has a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27°. The intensity of the red color cast can be controlled by overexposure; more overexposure results in a shift toward yellow. This film is designed for creative experimentation and is developed using the standard C-41 process.

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Jul 26

Excellent

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Holly Northrop Photography @hnorthrop.com · Jul 26

This Way, 2013
Second Avenue
New York, NY
Camera: Slim Devil

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This photograph depicts alternating black and white vertical lines on a cement wall. Next to the lines is a sign featuring an arrow pointing to the right, accompanied by the text "THIS WAY" below it.

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