In another thread there is a discussion about first cameras. My first camera was a Kowa SE and my second a much battered Miranda. However, my first photograph, made when I was a child of tender age, was an intentional double exposure using an ancient leather covered Kodak. I read about trick photography somewhere and wanted to give it a go. My brother had a collection of plastic models and I had old dark wool blanket on my bed. I suppose I've never strayed too far from my photographic roots, a preference for my own version of what reality ought to be.
The negative hasn't survived but the original print, somewhat the worse for wear, exists:
What a fun and creative childhood. Gives me hope for my son. It also reminds me stay out of his way some times and allow him do his thing. Thank you for sharing.
One of the great benefits of digital photography is it allows youngsters to explore photography cheaply and with rapid feedback. I look forward to seeing what imaging they will do.
