Vintage Box Brownie
Apr, 2014Views
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This camera was was given to me by my Grandfather who was interested in photography when he was younger. I kept it on display in my room and I loved the little imperfections on the body and couldn't resist taking a photo of it using the painted wall in my room, where it stood on its display.Time
It was quite early in the morning. There was soft light flitting through the window through my open curtains and it just shone on the cameras in my room wonderfully.Lighting
I decided to use the natural morning light that was shining so beautifully, lighting through the viewfinder and highlighting the cracks and and peels.Equipment
I used a Canon 5D MKII to take this photograph. Quite the contrast against my subject. I used a white reflector to fill in any shadows on the background but it was mostly a free standing image.Inspiration
I was mostly taken in by the detail the camera had. The history that was reflected on the body of the camera. The story the camera itself tells instead of just being the tool used to show a story.Editing
I removed as much of the distracting colours as possible, almost turning the image black and white, but keeping a cool blue tint to the background, just to make the camera pop more.In my camera bag
My first camera of choice is my Canon 5D MKII, but I also keep a Canon EOS 500D to hand. My most used lens is a 24-70mm f/2.8 but I frequently use a 50mm Prime lens and my 70-200mm telephoto lens depending on the shoot, i.e. Portrait or live performance.Feedback
Wait until something really catches your eye. Don't just take a photo of any old object. Look at it and really take it in. Can it tell a story? Does it look the same to you as it does to others? Can you change the whole meaning of an object by simply looking at it from a different position, or putting it in an alien environment? Have fun playing around with it. Also lighting is key as it is with all types of photography. A subtle source of natural light or that strong burst from a flashgun can really bring out a whole new look to something in a way no one else has seen it before.
