"We distributed hundreds of disposable cameras to two groups on different sides of the U.S.-Mexico border: undocumented migrants crossing the desert into the United States and American Minutemen trying to stop them…"
This results are amazing, check them out at borderfilmproject.com
Via Mixed Signals
"Video Nation teamed up with BBC Four to produce a series of shorts about Lomography, to coincide with the Happy Snappy Days exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London."
While the off-the-shelf "Lomographer" identity thing makes me want to fucking puke and I think it should die in a car fire, it is an interesting set of videos. Watch them online at bbc.co.uk.
This exhibition, "Back to Basics—Early Techniques in Photography", features photograpy by Patrick Barrett, Michel Bayard, and Doug Schwab. The show runs from 28 March–14 May, 2006, at the Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, US.
Opening reception Tuesday, 28 March, 2006, 6pm
Via the Spitbite Pinhole Discussion List
The Lex 35/T100’s shutter cocking mechanism is coupled to its film advance, so reliable multiple exposures are out on a stock model. If you’ve got a screwdriver, a metal coat hanger, a pair of pliers, and some tape, this is not a problem. This will show you how to add a key that will cock the shutter without touching the film advance and allow you to shoot multiple exposures with impunity as well as how to block the shutter from closing, allowing you to keep it open as long as you want…
Philip Gefter writes in the New York Times, "The practice of street photography has a long tradition in the United States, with documentary and artistic strains, in big cities and small towns. Photographers usually must obtain permission to photograph on private property—including restaurants and hotel lobbies—but the freedom to photograph in public has long been taken for granted. Remarkably, this was the first case to directly challenge that right. Had it succeeded, ‘Subway Passenger, New York City’, 1941, along with a vast number of other famous images taken on the sly, might no longer be able to be published or sold…"
This has been a very interesting case. The article also gets into religion vs. privacy and is well worth a read.
Continue reading at nytimes.com
Via ArtsJournal
Fine art photographer Holly F. Dupré, has published an e-book, Polaroid Image Transfers – Tools & Techniques. It’s clearly written, covers everything from film and paper characteristics to manipulations to mounting and reproduction for press. Essentially, this is an ass-kicking document from start to finish. And it’s free! Thank you Ms. Dupré!
Continue to the intro page or download the PDF directly.
f295 Pinhole Forum user Marv has instructions for and photos of how to build a cheap UV light source for alt process photo printing. Sweet!
Marv writes, "How I did it was as simply, and cheaply, as possible. I used recycled wood and only had to buy the black light lamps. This is a beta version and I made it to be easily modified. I figured I would experiment with distances to the bulbs, number of bulbs etc. and simple was better K.I.S.S. if you know what I mean…"
Continue reading at f295.
The people at Sushicam have successfully grafted the Minitar lens from a Lomo LC-A onto an Epson RD-1 digital rangefinder. Check out the step-by-step of building the lens mount as well as sample images here at Sushicam.
See previous post on part 1.
Also don’t miss Ta King, who has several galleries of photos taken with Lomo Minitar and Holga lenses hacked onto his Canon Digital Rebel DSLR.
Dremel have just come out with a really sweet-looking rotary tool called the Stylus. The Dremel has long been a favorite of makers and modders, but this takes it a step further to a lithium ion rechargeable battery-powered, pencil-grip tool for precision work. This looks perfect for camera hacking!
Their press release says:
"The Stylus is intended to be held like a pencil, but for added comfort and versatility the user can hold it in several different positions: reverse grip (the handle is inverted), the side grip (the handle is pushed to the side) and the stable grip (the handle is rested on a solid surface). With this increased adaptability, the Stylus is more than a tool – it is a literal extension of the hand that is perfect for quick fixes and comfortable, extended use.
"The Dremel Stylus is ideal for intricate projects, including detailed drilling, carving, cleaning, detailed sanding, engraving, cutting and polishing. It is also perfect in a pinch for projects such as fixing furniture spindles, polishing cabinet hardware and slotting a stripped screw making it the perfect solution for your at-home needs. Complete with 25 genuine Dremel accessories, the Dremel Stylus retails for $69.99. It is available at most hardware and home improvement centers nationwide."
Check it out at Amazon or Dremel.
Via MAKE Blog via Extreme Tech
Ilford Photo press release:
ILFORD Photo is providing unique opportunities for students of photography to learn their skills from masters of the art via a programme of Masterclass workshops at colleges throughout the UK. Underlining ILFORD Photo’s commitment to the long-term development of black-and-white photography, the company is a strong supporter of students studying photography-related subjects.
ILFORD Photo recognises that as today’s students work their way through the fundamentals of pure photography, they are laying the basis for tomorrow’s world of imaging. As such, the company believes it is imperative that the basis of film-based image capture, processing and printing continues to provide the foundation for all elements of photography, including digital, to ensure that the human element in the creative process is encouraged and nurtured to its maximum. To this end, ILFORD Photo sponsors a series of Masterclass workshops at various UK colleges and universities which offer photography courses. From Newcastle to Fareham, from Blackpool to Cambridge and London, and all points in between, in excess of 80 Masterclasses will be held throughout 2006. They are led by world-class professional printer/photographers who share their own knowledge, experience and talents to provide students with the best possible grounding for their studies.
More info here at ilfordphoto.com.
Via PhotographyBLOG