I would say that this project is enjoyable because it reminds me of the joy of handmade art. The most important thing that I learned from this project is to fall in love with the process of making art.
To begin with, I chose to make the Eastman Kodak Brownie Camera because I love photography, especially portrait photography. Also, I have been a freelance photographer for two years, and I love every single moment during those times. Therefore, to recreate the one dollar camera box was the perfect choice for this assignment because it was an opportunity and a motivation for me to expand my knowledge about the history of photography
Planning Process:
I started by sketching the imaginary shot because I wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing. I also sketched out the elements that would be included in the picture to enhance the message. After I finished my planning process, I began to move on to the camera itself.
Props:
There are two crucial elements in the shot: the films and the camera package (camera and the box). However, I could not re-create the roll film. Because of that, I had to buy it as props. The film I used in the shot was the film that people used in the late 1900s. Besides, the description that I made looked like an actual advertisement poster when Kodak introduced the camera.
Self-Self-Assesment:
I would give myself a 9/10 because I had put tons of effort into perfecting the shot. The shot is not as perfect as I wanted because I did not have the luxury of finding a similar background as in the 1900s; however, I did try my best to both meet the expectations of the assignment and made it looked like it belonged together.