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JAN C SCHLEGEL

PORTRAITS OF A LIVING WORLD
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This journal is a space where I reflect on photography beyond the image. I write about the role of the muse, the emotional depth of portraiture, and the process behind my handmade prints. It is an exploration of what transforms a photograph into something that can truly be felt.


Working with long expired Polaroid 8x10 film...

March 22, 2026

I have many boxes of Polaroid 803 and 804 film, expired for almost twenty years now. The chemicals in the pods have completely dried out, and I was tempted many times to throw them all away—but somehow, I never did. And now I’m very glad about that.

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The Alchemy of Obsession and Genius: The Artist, the Muse, the Cost of Immortality.

March 22, 2026

The true role of the muse in art—from Rodin to Modigliani. Discover how love, emotion, and collaboration shape timeless photographic portraiture

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(c) Jan C Schlegel, 2026