PROJECT 1: Large Format

We've now moved onto our second phase of projects from the initial reorientation projects. For about a month or so, I have been given the opportunity to wrestle with and conquer the view camera (or in layman's terms: The box camera with the black cloth drapey thing.)

This week, I concentrated on trying to get my bearings with this camera and to familiarize myself with how it works. A view camera is essentially the same as a regular camera, but unautomated and with its inner workings exposed instead of encased in a shiny metal shell.

So far, I have taken 2 self-developing Polaroid photos (which work essentially as test strips) and 3 photos on film. I tried to include our white balloon theme in the film photos, as well as try to experiment with people photography.

Below are the Polaroid photos (I have not yet developed the film, and so unfortunately cannot share the film photos.)

Enjoy!