September 4, 1999 through January 2, 2000

Freeze Frame takes you on a journey through time to explore the discovery and development of photography including the processes and products that capture images on light sensitive materials.

Visitors will learn how Leonardo da Vinci and Giovanni Battista Porta were responsible for the development of Camera Obscura. They will also have an opportunity to visit a dark room where they can experience -with actual devices- the process for enlarging and developing photographs. An activity table will allow visitors to explore the components of a camera including the lens and shutter. Enhancing the visual aspect of the exhibit are images on loan from the Berks Camera Club, with whom Freeze Frame is a collaborative effort.

Robert P. Metzger, Ph.D.
Director, CEO, Chief Curator Reading Public Museum