After getting a hold of a couple vintage cameras, I've fallen in love. Now I'd like my new living room to resemble an old film studio. I'm going to hang photos (black and white/sepia) on the walls and put the cameras up on shelves. I also thought about painting some small boxes to look worn, and label them things like, "flash bulbs" and "film" etc.
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What a cool and unique idea!
Maybe you can find a lightbox, or make one-I bet they have ideas on this site. I know copy places can make acetate photos (like x-rays, so you see them with the light shining through them).
Look through books at the library-they will definitely have pictures of old studios from which you can harvest ideas.
Once you get ideas, don't forget about freecycle and craig's list. They both allow you to post "wanted" items.
I would use poster-size prints of old photographic equipment. You could make those for not too much.
Get a length of dark velvet (6') or dye cheesecloth for a backdrop for one of your corners. Look at thrift stores or garage sales for the cane-backed chairs or ice cream parlor chairs and a little round table...set it up as if for picture taking....a big hat with lots of flowers could add color.
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