The MTSU Photo Society teamed up with Vanderbilt photography students to showcase a camera obscura photo demonstration outside Peck Hall. The camera obscura, a primitive form of photography, projects images onto a wall through a small hole, giving students a hands-on experience with analog photography. The collaboration between the two universities resulted in a viewing box that allowed people to walk into and observe how light works in photography.
Vanderbilt professor Tamra Reynolds and her students spent months designing and building the project from scratch. The camera obscura, a predecessor to modern cameras, offered a unique opportunity for students to engage with photography in a different way. MTSU students, including sophomore Ruby Jacob, found the experience to be a first in their digital photography careers, with a shallow depth of field and a manual focus board adding to the old-school charm of the technique.
Despite varying levels of photography experience, students were captivated by the camera obscura’s ability to produce clear, colorful upside-down projections on a white board. The event offered a new perspective on photography and showcased the creativity and collaboration between MTSU and Vanderbilt students. For more information on upcoming events and news, visit www.mtsusidelines.com and follow MTSU Sidelines on social media.
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