DIY CAMP!

Hello All, Liz here. Coronavirus threw everyone into a world we were not expecting. Suddenly we had to socially distance, and stay home. We were not going to let that keep us from learning and exploring photography. During DIY Camp students discovered a number of different photography projects they could do at home with everyday materials. We met twice a week via zoom, once to explore science and photography topics, and once to share the results of these explorations. This class was made free to students through funding from the William & Sheila Konar Foundation.

These images are a result of the students creativity and hard work, hope you enjoy!

Holograms

We studies Pepper’s Ghost Effect, and made pyramids out out transparency paper to create a hologram using cellphones or tablets!

Light Painting

Did you know photography means “writing with light”. Students learned how to take pictures that captured light trails!

Miniature Faking

We looked at the artwork of photographers like Michael Wu who use different camera techniques to make small objects and toys appear large. Students then practiced what they learned.

Earth Art

We looked at the work of earth artists like Andy Goldsworthy. We discussed different ideas and techniques which students then put into practice.

Anthotypes

Anthotype is a process that uses plants and spices to create photographs. Experimenting with how sunlight can bleach and shift the pigments in natural materials.