Years ago I was involved in creating a photography exhibit that was
quite well received. We focused (pardon the pun) on one local
photographer's images, but supplemented the 2D material with
photographic equipment (cameras, glass plates, developing equipment,
etc.). Brief biographies and images of your own local
photographers/photo studios and their advertisements (see City
Directories, newspapers) over the decades might enhance local interest,
particularly if you can associate these with examples of period cameras,
negatives and prints.
- Cait
Cait Dallas, Curator of Collections
Ten Chimneys Foundation
P.O. Box 225
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
Phone: (262) 968-4161 ext 202
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I would also suggest finding items to display that are depicted in the
photographs. It would make make the exhibit more three-dimensional.
Dawn Scher Thomae
Milwaukee Public Museum
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Well, first, and this is from a historic photo geek so forgive me if I
sound
a bit pompous, but you cannot have early 19th century photographs since
the
process was not invented and available widely until 1839. Of course, I
guess
it depends on what you define as early 19th century.
Some ideas for you exhibition:
Talk about the development of photography and the different processes in
use
early on.
If you have old cameras, photographer's advertisements, props, etc. that
would help make a "flat" exhibit more 3-dimensional.
What are the subjects of your photos? Are they portraits, outdoor
scenes,
artistic compositions, photos of paintings, etc.?
Who is your audience? It seems you are already convinced that they will
find
even the thought of a photography exhibit boring.
Heidi Campbell-Shoaf, Curator
Historical Society of Frederick County
24 East Church Street
Frederick, Md. 21701
www.hsfcinfo.org
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Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 3:31 AM
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Subject: How to make a photography exhibition exciting?
HI there,
I am currently organising a photo exhibition that highlights photos adte
back to early 19th century.
I'm looking for feedbacks on other ways to make the exhibition more
interesting and what people want to see at a photography exhibition?
thanks.
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