Photobooth Cutout

You probably have a memory of being photographed in a wooden cutout at a fair or maybe a historic site. Recently my little sister celebrated her 50th Birthday. She was born in 1967, so my older sister made this cutout of a VW bus for us to take celebration photos. Hey, this would be a cool project for my Photography class!

Some ideas

Cowboys
Mahopac Indian
Dancers
Astronauts
Horror Movie Creatures
Cartoon Character
Animals
With someone famous.

Procedure

1. Work in groups of two or three. You choose your partners. Choose wisely!
2. Outline image in pencil on a 30x40 inch piece of foam-core.
3. Cut out opening for face and exterior shape using an x-acto knife. Always cut away form your hands. Make sure you use a sharp blade!
4. Paint with acrylics.
5. You may decide to outline the edges with a super thick sharpie.
6. Photograph at least 5 different people using your "Cutout".  Post to your blog. Ask for permission before posting a subjects image.