The official revival of the Ducky Shincrackers blog! To correlate, directly with the opening of Ducky Shincrackers first brick and mortar on 56^th Street and Thomas Rd, in Phoenix:

PAPER MOON PHOTO BOOTH

photo from the film "Paper Moon" 

Paper Moon photos (also known as “Man In The Moon” photos) were popular in the late 19^th Century into the early 20^th Century, and were a beloved attraction at carnivals, circuses and fairs. For a small price, you could have your photo taken “On The Moon” and it could be developed (via a makeshift darkroom, usually behind the booth) in mere minutes! (Impressive technology for the day).

 Studio photos, at the time, were far more formal, so the carnival style photo booth was a chance to “ham it up”, to smile and cavort for the camera.  Because of this, these old photos exhibit a warmth and appeal that still captivate those who are lucky enough to come across them today (authentic paper moon photos can be tricky to find).

With the development of the personal camera in the mid 20^th Century, and the dwindling popularity of traveling carnivals, the Paper Moon faded into the atmosphere, like so many things from this bygone era.

Ducky Shincrackers aims to revive this old trend with its painstakingly handmade 'Man in the Moon'.

It’s available for family photos, wedding portraits, and small private parties. And! When you sign our email list, we'll take your photo and send it to you for free. Stop by and check it out….you won't be disappointed.

Homework: Search the Internet for photos of Paper Moons. Watch the movie "Paper Moon". Revisit the stages of a waxing and waning moon. The phases of the moon are spellbinding, and have been inspiring Mankind since the beginning of time.