Category: AEB Photography

I created this investigation board to document my photographic exploration of the city. I wanted to show the circular route that I took along with the contrasting zones I encountered. I find it interesting to see the quiet pockets dispersed throughout and I felt that it deepened my understanding of and connection to the city….

This time, I set out with the intent to find and photograph ‘unseen’ areas of the city. I am interested in the difference between the pockets of quiet and the commotion of the main streets. I chose the theme of ‘zones’ in order to further explore this dual nature of the city.  I felt inspired…

Our Walking the City brief challenges us to explore the city through the act of walking. We aim to increase our understanding of the urban landscape through immersing ourselves in it. To start out, we walked as a group through the city. I took photographs of sights that interested me whilst thinking about how I…

Loading the film onto the reel must be done in the dark so it’s helpful to lay the equipment out where you can easily find it. Once on the reel you can cut it from the spool. Once done, place it inside the light proof developing tank.  Chemistry should be selected based on the brand…

 The chemical solution is yellow before it is exposed to UV light This week at AEB class, we have been experimenting with cyanotypes. Cyanotypes, invented by Sir John Hershel, are a type of photographic print made using a chemical solution of iron compounds painted onto a surface. The surface is exposed to UV light and…

Many people would be surprised to learn that you can make a camera out of pretty much anything. Artists have made them out of cardboard, clay, wood, even vegetables. I chose this coffee can for its convenient size and shape, and the top opening did not need to be sanded down or prepared as you…