TtV photography.

at the beginning of the year, i bought a calendar with TtV: "through the veiwfinder" photography in it, by alicia bock! i loved the look of these photos so much, but i figured they were taken with fancy cameras & film... haha! well it turns out TtV is just taking a photograph with one camera, usually digital, of the image displayed on the viewing lens of another camera, usually a vintage twin lens top-view camera. no film is required. so, i looked around on ebay & found a kodak duaflex III vintage camera for only $12.99. yay!!! so... i bought it & now i can not wait to get it in the mail & get started with this fun new project... just in time for summer!! i just love the style of these photos! it is the perfect way to get that authentic vintage charm in a photo, but using a digital camera! plus, i love the square format! :)

here are some amazing TtV photos by alicia bock:
{visit her blog, "bloom, grow, love"} it's full of pretty photos to inspire you!!! :)

have a blessed weekend! ♥

new project:

to make a pinhole camera!
























{pinhole photo by pin-apple}

a pinhole camera is a really simple, homemade camera! more info here... after looking at the process and seeing some of the photos, it definitly looks like something fun to try!! there is going to be a tutorial all about it on "a beautiful mess" blog! here is part one. these cameras can be made of so many things... the blog showed photos of cameras that were made from a coke can, legos, & even a mr. potato head. haha! and they take really fun and interesting photos!

here is a site with detailed instructions on how to make one out of a matchbox... so fun & it looks pretty easy... i think!! :)
http://www.matchboxpinhole.com/