Pinhole Camera Art:

A Conversation and Demonstration of Camera Obscura Techniques with  Photographer Nancy Breslin

Wine reception with refreshments followed by an illustrated conversation & discussion

Moderated by Deirdre Evans-Pritchard, Executive Director, DC Independent Film Festival, who is developing an exhibition on the role of the screen in human history.

Thursday, September 2, 2021,  at 6:30 pm

OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS - FREE

Come join a lively conversation, cool drinks and hands-on demonstration with Nancy Breslin who has been exploring the creative use of camera obscura techniques for over two decades. Based in Washington, DC, she specializes in photographs taken with pinhole and plastic cameras. Notable among her extensive work is her project Squaremeals:  A Pinhole Diary of Eating Out consists of thousands of pinhole photographs of my restaurant meals, all shot on film in a Zero 2000 pinhole camera. The tiny aperture of this camera (f/138) requires relatively long exposures (seconds outside, minutes to hours inside). Meals are a perfect subject due to the combination of movement (people, glassware) and stillness (the room itself). 

6:30pm: Reception 

7:00pm: Conversation and Q&A

8:00pm: Demonstration

This event is made possible due to a special arrangement with the D.C. Independent Film Festival and the Arts Club of Washington.