Polaroid Kingdom of the Midwest Princess: Chappell Roan’s Polaroids

The bold, flamboyant, and endlessly talented Chappell Roan quickly won listeners over with her unique aesthetic and charismatic sound. Her style blends ’80s pop music, glam aesthetics, and theatricality reminiscent of legendary pop icons of the past. She doesn’t simply perform songs—she creates an entire world around her artistry. One of her signature elements is Polaroid photography, which has become an integral part of her creative identity.

Polaroids in Chappell Roan’s Life

Album covers, backstage shots from performances and projects, social media posts—none are complete without Polaroid photos. It seems these instant shots are inseparable from the singer’s life.

Even one of her earliest Instagram posts is a photo taken with a Polaroid.

Good Luck, Babe!

The cover for the single “Good Luck, Babe!”, which went viral and brought the singer massive popularity, is also a Polaroid captured backstage at the 66th Grammy Awards.

Most of the Polaroid shots featured on her page were taken by photographer Ryan Lee Clemens. His work blends contemporary trends with a retro aesthetic, imbuing his photos with charm, nostalgia, and authenticity.

Love Me Anyway

The cover for the single “Love Me Anyway,” released during the era of the album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” (though it didn’t make the final cut), is also a Polaroid—this time by Lissie Le Laricchia.

The cover is styled like an upside-down Polaroid photo.

Moreover, the lyrics mention Polaroids.

The lyric video also features instant images, although they are actually in the instax mini and instax wide format.

Tiny Desk

During her Tiny Desk performance, the singer shared behind-the-scenes Polaroid shots, giving fans a glimpse into her music-making process.

She Gets The Job Done

On October 25, the singer shared a creative post featuring Polaroids, each containing a word, collectively spelling out the phrase “She Gets The Job Done.”

This sparked numerous fan theories—some saw hints of a new track, a duet with country singer Shania Twain, or even a reference to Kamala Harris.

A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter

In December, Chappell appeared as a guest on the Netflix Christmas special A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, and captured several Polaroids backstage with Sabrina Carpenter.

Grammys

At the 67th Grammy Awards in February 2025, Chappell Roan was also captured in Polaroid photos, highlighting her dedication to the format.

The Giver

Recently, the singer announced her new single “The Giver.” Its cover has several versions, and once again, a Polaroid.

Polaroids have become more than a visual accent in Chappell Roan’s work—they are a symbol of her unique style and connection with fans, turning moments of life and music into everlasting memories in her own Polaroid kingdom.