I did some more shooting today, but had my time curtailed by a dead battery (it shouldn't have died - it was showing 3/4 "full" when I left the house - grrrr. But of course, my other battery was being charged .....). Nonetheless, I was able to get some new images from my second store (Attic Treasures, a small antique mall in Norfolk). This store is a lot less quirky and much less strange than Vintage Trixie, but it still has some interesting elements: a wall full of Corning pyrex casseroles and mixing bowls; some great old farm and other equipment; a weird kewpie doll in a glass (me and dolls!); a shelf of nothing but promotional Pepsi glasses. I still am not sure what direction this project will take (although I am keeping Michael's point in mind about sharing my own visitor's experience), and I have to admit it makes me nervous to be just kind of working and waiting to see what happens. But our book said that was OK, so I'm trusting the process (and meeting with Greta soon!).
I also need to start my research: that's on deck for the weekend. I found several photographers who work with antiques and/or antique stores/thrift shops/estate sales last semester, so I'm pretty sure I'll be able to find others.
Here are some images I grabbed for future reference with my iPhone after my camera died . . . No editing, so bear that in mind, please :)
In the vein of emphasizing the experience of the visitor, I'm wondering...are the outsides of these shops as remarkable as their interiors? Are they worth seeing? Are you yourself purchasing anything? If so, a shot of all these knickknacks collected at the end?
ReplyDeleteNot that you need to go this route, but the way you phrased it made me think.
Oh no, the dolls...Kerry, it'll just come to you doing an ALL DOLLS series at some point.