Ben Parks' photography blurs the line between fact and fiction, capturing fleeting moments that dissolve into abstraction. Through instant film and converted cameras, he transforms light and color into an ethereal experience, challenging the traditional role of photography as a means of documentation. His work invites viewers into a world that exists only for a second—both surreal and deeply evocative.

The amazing instant gratification of Polaroid film predates our digital lives and yet lives on in the hearts and souls of artists from around the globe. See 20 Instant Film Photographers You Need to Know, a specially curated collection by the Instant Film Society!