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The Rise of Digital Detox Photography: How Paper Shoot Helps You Be Present
  • by Jillian Smart

The Rise of Digital Detox Photography: How Paper Shoot Helps You Be Present

In a world dominated by instant gratification and screen time, more and more people are seeking ways to disconnect from the digital noise and reconnect with the present moment. Enter: digital detox photography: a growing movement that encourages people to...

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Why Summer Is the Perfect Season for a Paper Shoot Camera
  • by Jillian Smart

Why Summer Is the Perfect Season for a Paper Shoot Camera

Summer is not for perfection. It’s for grainy sunsets, impromptu road trips, and photos you didn’t overthink. It’s for dusty light, blurry laughter, and capturing the in-between moments before anyone tells you to “say cheese.” And that’s why we think...

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Why Not a Phone? The Joy of Shooting on a Paper Shoot Camera
  • by Jillian Smart

Why Not a Phone? The Joy of Shooting on a Paper Shoot Camera

Let’s be honest: we’re all a little tired of more. More features. More megapixels. More editing apps. More time staring at a screen trying to figure out which version of the same photo looks the least awkward. Paper Shoot is...

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FOURTH OF JULY SALE: 15% Off All Accessories Over $30! 🇺🇸📸
  • by Jillian Smart

FOURTH OF JULY SALE: 15% Off All Accessories Over $30! 🇺🇸📸

Summer’s biggest celebration is here—and we’re making it even better. This 4th of July, Paper Shoot is serving up a sizzling deal: 15% off all accessories on orders over $30, from July 4 through July 7. Whether you're gearing up...

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Why Summer Looks Better on Film (Even When It’s Not)
  • by Jillian Smart

Why Summer Looks Better on Film (Even When It’s Not)

There’s something about summer that makes us want to remember everything. The too-sweet popsicle melting faster than you can eat it. That one golden hour walk where the sky looked fake. Your friend’s bad tattoo suddenly making sense in the...

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How Going Screen-Free Changed the Way I Travel
  • by Jillian Smart

How Going Screen-Free Changed the Way I Travel

I used to be that person.The one stopping mid-hike to retake a photo just in case. The one reviewing every image immediately after I took it. Zooming in, editing on the spot, losing time in the process. Then I started...

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Film Look, No Fuss: How Paper Shoot Recreates That 90s Nostalgia
  • by Jillian Smart

Film Look, No Fuss: How Paper Shoot Recreates That 90s Nostalgia

There’s something about a photo that’s almost blurry. A little warm. Slightly overexposed. Maybe your thumb’s in the corner. But the feeling? Immaculate. Welcome to the magic of the 90s film aesthetic -- a look we’ve spent years trying to...

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NEW PAPER SHOOT CAMERA: The Aura Palette Collection
  • by Jillian Smart

NEW PAPER SHOOT CAMERA: The Aura Palette Collection

This June, Paper Shoot is launching our most visually striking and fashion-forward drop to date: The Aura Palette Collection.

Made from premium Cellulose Acetate — the same plant-based, biodegradable material used in designer eyewear and luxury accessories — these handcrafted camera cases fuse eco-conscious values with high-fashion edge. Think: Tom Ford meets throwback digital camera. Chanel meets sustainable photography.

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Why Paper Shoot Is A Must-Have For The Summer of 2025
  • by Jillian Smart

Why Paper Shoot Is A Must-Have For The Summer of 2025

Summer 2025 is all about unplugging, slowing down, and capturing moments that feel real. While your phone might be great for convenience, there’s something deeply satisfying about snapping photos with a camera that looks like art, feels like play, and still delivers seriously impressive image quality. That’s where the Paper Shoot Camera comes in — a digital camera built for nostalgia, creativity, and sustainability.

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