davescollections

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Neil
> To: Dave
> Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 2:33 PM
> Subject: Photo booths!
>
>
> Hiya Dave,
>
> Am doing some research into the way people use
> photo booths as part of a university project and
> general interest in the whole photo booth as art
> concept. Loved your site which I found using
> various search engines. Really I'm looking to
> search your brain and ask if you know of any other
> decent sites I should check out? I'm particularly
> looking for people who have really gone to town and
> used props and backgrounds to make the pictures
> really unique and arty, but ANY sites that look at
> use of photo booths would be great if you have the
> time.
>
> Meanwhile keep up the good work and keep
> enjoying!
>
> Neil
>

> hi neil,
>
> thanks for your email. glad you liked the site.
>
> I see photo booth as art, in a kind of anti-art
> way. Photos produced are more functional than
> entertainment.
>
> However, more and more photobooths have funny
> backgrounds that make you look like you are on
> safari, or sitting next to a Hollywood star. This
> detracts from their appeal I think.
>
> I remember the excitement of going in to our
> local Boots chemist when I was young to get my photo
> taken. Back then (20years ago) this was the only
> 'instant imaging' you could do. ie have your photo
> taken, and you could see what it looked like 4
> minutes later. Brilliant !
>
> The 'found' element of photos which have been
> lost or discarded fascinated me further.
>
> A normal photo lost would say something more
> about the person eg their surroundings, expression
> and how they interact with other people and objects.
> All this is missing in a passport photo, which i
> think is nice. It leaves it more open.
>
> So that's my summary !
>
> The only other sites I know of are the ones
> linked from my site.
>
> I'm afraid I don't know of any other passport
> photo related sites (other than the manufacturers
> themselves).
>
> There has been more interest post-Amelie of
> course !
>
> Good luck in your project. I would be very
> interested to see your final report. Where are you
> studying ?
>
> dave

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Neil
> To: dave funkypancake
> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 1:22 PM
> Subject: Re: Photo booths!
>
>
> Sorry for the prolonged reply, I am studying at
> Lincoln (in the UK) and will let you know how things
> progress when they start to - have had a few
> setbacks you see! Very impressed by the passion you
> have for the subject, and very very grateful for
> your reply which was quick and just what I wanted!
>
> Stay safe
>
> Neil

> hi neil,
>
> can I include our email conversation on the
> davescollections web site ? I can remove your email
> address / place of study if you want - or I could
> leave them in to see if anyone else wants to
> contribute ?

> Sure no problem, doubt any one would contribute, but I
> don't have an issue with it as any contribution would
> be great.
> Neil

Neil later wrote:

> By the way, you don't happen to remember anything
> about a Channel 4 TV programme a few years ago
> about a bloke who went around taking photo's in photo
> booths using all sorts of props and scenery?? Channel 4
> themselves have no recall but I distinctly remember it!
> Just can't remember the title nor the name of the bloke!!

If anyone does remember this then let me know and I'll pass on the info to Neil !