To many of us, the news that Polaroid has stopped making instant film is barely noticed. As with the passing of LP record albums and typewriters, we've embraced the new technologies and moved on. But to many Polanoids like our friend Jen Gotch, who lent this image from her Polaroid blogspot, the passing of Polaroid technology is a heartbreaker.

As imaginginfo.com photography writer Tara Propper explains:

Polaroids, like albums, (became) a technology of the past January 2009. Though the company’s white-bordered prints will be on sale through (2009), it (stopped making) instant film December 31, 2008. The impact of the company’s decision to end production, which was heard most volubly in the art world, beginning some months ago, was also echoed in the commercial blogosphere on message boards and in “Save Polaroid” campaigns on Facebook along with other social networking sites. The subject of many art projects and a staple in commercial photography, Polaroid film was a quick way—and often the only way—to test the shooting environment. And in creating an on-site demand, you could even argue that it initiated a digital market. Read the entire article at imaginginfo.com.

Let's all gather 'round to remember and honor our dearly departing friend, Polaroid. If you have Polaroid photo albums or stories you wish to share, please do. Comment here, or click on "Contact" to email Ugo.

(Jen Gotch shared one of her photo albums with us last year on Koloist, which you can see here.)