Community Camera Project
A Community Collection of Memories -
-Take 3 Photos
-Scan the Code
-Pass It On
-Take 3 Photos
-Scan the Code
-Pass It On
I first attempted the project at Burning Man 2015.
Without simple instructions, organization, or any online content available to participants, it was not successful.
I gave the Community Camera Project a second attempt at Desert Hearts Festival in 2016 and I was blown away by the outcome of the gallery we created!
I decided to do it again at the Desert Hearts 2017 and had a great return of cameras again!
I never thought it would be years before I resurrected a dying project, but I guess I got caught up with life. I lost momentum on the project, focusing on my artwork rather than bringing my vision to life.
Fast forward to 2024- while I was working on cleaning and organizing my apartment- I stumbled upon a bag of cameras and my heart filled with joy. The excitement was back and I knew that I was ready to put in the work necessary to make this dream a reality.
When I went to finally develop the disposable cameras, I was crushed to hear from my photo technician that the film has an expiration date, and “there will most likely be nothing that develops on these cameras.”
I was crushed to hear this news, but I had hope that these memories would be recovered so I paid to have them try anyway.
When I picked up the order that I risked hundreds of dollars to revive, I was overcome with joy by what I saw. The 2017 Desert Hearts Gallery was saved!
It was time!
I created multiple pages on my website dedicated to the Community Camera Project, with separate galleries for each event.
I brought the project back with a vengeance!
I brought 30 cameras to Lightning in a Bottle 2024 and created a page for that festival as well.
And now I finally brought the Community Camera Project back to the party where the magic began, @deserthearts Festival presented with @walterproductions at Playa Ponderosa.
I expected a good time, but I wasn’t prepared for how magical the weekend was. My expectations were blown away because I was thinking that nobody could ever throw a party that even close to some earlier DH events. Boy was I wrong!
Without simple instructions, organization, or any online content available to participants, it was not successful.
I gave the Community Camera Project a second attempt at Desert Hearts Festival in 2016 and I was blown away by the outcome of the gallery we created!
I decided to do it again at the Desert Hearts 2017 and had a great return of cameras again!
I never thought it would be years before I resurrected a dying project, but I guess I got caught up with life. I lost momentum on the project, focusing on my artwork rather than bringing my vision to life.
Fast forward to 2024- while I was working on cleaning and organizing my apartment- I stumbled upon a bag of cameras and my heart filled with joy. The excitement was back and I knew that I was ready to put in the work necessary to make this dream a reality.
When I went to finally develop the disposable cameras, I was crushed to hear from my photo technician that the film has an expiration date, and “there will most likely be nothing that develops on these cameras.”
I was crushed to hear this news, but I had hope that these memories would be recovered so I paid to have them try anyway.
When I picked up the order that I risked hundreds of dollars to revive, I was overcome with joy by what I saw. The 2017 Desert Hearts Gallery was saved!
It was time!
I created multiple pages on my website dedicated to the Community Camera Project, with separate galleries for each event.
I brought the project back with a vengeance!
I brought 30 cameras to Lightning in a Bottle 2024 and created a page for that festival as well.
And now I finally brought the Community Camera Project back to the party where the magic began, @deserthearts Festival presented with @walterproductions at Playa Ponderosa.
I expected a good time, but I wasn’t prepared for how magical the weekend was. My expectations were blown away because I was thinking that nobody could ever throw a party that even close to some earlier DH events. Boy was I wrong!
Look out for these cameras on the dance floor!
If you have a Community Camera please email for free shipping and development or send files to [email protected]
ALL PHOTOS WILL BE COMPILED ON THIS PAGE WHEN DEVELOPED
Can't wait to frolic with all you on the dance floor! Thanks for contributing to this project!