"Another Girl"

Soooo we've been working on this emulate project in class, well actually we have been working on several projects including a narrative, a still life with the 4X5 camera and the emulate. The emulate was hard, specifically because you have to copy someone elses work...which I do not really agree with. I feel that other peoples work should be there for inspiration not emulation. There are good things that came along with the project such as practicing lighting in the studio and trying to emulate professional work...but I just feel that we need to expand on our own ideas...but thats just ME>>> and the 4X5 camera project is going to be interesting because its a whole new camera, the only thing that bothers me is how expensive the film and everything is, but once again ( a good experience ) and narrative...well thats just a project to keep us busy.....