For the past 2 years artist Tony Kemplen has been using a different camera every week and then making a double page spread for this book. It started out as 52 cameras in 52 weeks and eventually turned into a 2 year project. The results are quite good and the photos (particularly the self-portraits in year 2) are humorous. I really like all of the toy cameras used and in my opinion, this book would not be as successful if all of the cameras were the same format with the same type of shots. As a shooter of primarily 6x7 and 4x5 it is refreshing to see all these great shots made with these fun and unique cameras. I highly recommend taking a glance through the preview and picking up a copy if you enjoy it. It really is not about the camera and all about the artist. Good artists will make good art with whatever tools they have. Who thinks he can keep it up for a 3rd year?? That is a lot of cameras!
Check it out here!
More of his photography can be seen on FLICKR
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