Digitech Studio School’s Year 11 photography students have enjoyed the incredible opportunity to visit the Fox Talbot Museum in Lacock, the birthplace of photography.
The Fox Talbot Museum, housed in a 16th-century barn originally used as stables, provided students with a unique glimpse into the birth of photography.
The museum showcases the groundbreaking work of William Henry Fox Talbot, who played a pivotal role in the invention of photography.
Students were able to explore early photographic equipment, including Talbot’s small ‘mousetrap’ camera, and learn about the chemistry behind his pioneering photographic processes.
They also discovered the historic race between two inventors vying for the title of the true creator of photography.
During their visit, students wandered the picturesque Lacock Abbey grounds and village, using the setting to document primary research and gather preliminary ideas that would feed into their chosen themes for their externally set assignment.
A spokesperson said: “This educational trip allowed students to delve into the rich history of photography, exploring its origins and evolution while capturing their own visual interpretations of the historic surroundings.
“It was an amazing experience for everyone involved.”
