For Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the simplicity and potential of pinhole photography. It was a while since I made a camera, so it was nice to be inspired by Justin Quinnell’s pinhole resource and Heather Palecek’s article. Building a pinhole camera is very easy. Solargraphs require patience, but the result is a unique record of time and the movement of … Read more
Solarigraphy is a photographic method that uses very long exposures – often around six months—to record the Sun’s paths with simple pinhole cameras. Paweł Kula shares how it started with the “Solaris” project, which combines observation, DIY making, and global sharing. It reveals slow changes in landscapes and cities, while encouraging experimentation and an open, collaborative approach to photography. Writer / Paweł Kula Photography / Paweł Kula, K. Smoleński, D. … Read more
Solargraphy is an alternative pinhole photography process that records the sun’s movement across the sky over extremely long exposures – from a single day to several years. Heather Palecek, artist and author of Intro to Solargraphy shares the method. The result is a striking record of time passing: glowing arcs of sunlight combined with only those elements that remained still throughout the exposure. Writer and photography / Heather Palecek “Solargraphy … Read more
No to Black Friday! Shopping sprees won’t make you – or the planet – any happier. Instead of going crazy for stuff you don’t need, skip the sales and take part in Buy Nothing Day, Green Friday, or Circular Monday instead. It is all about slowing down, appreciating what we already have, and making conscious choices for a healthier planet. Instead of filling your cart, fill your day with creativity … Read more
Stéphanie Probst challenges the widespread belief that pinhole photography is the original form of photography. Inspired by Denis Bernard’s Sténopés, it traces the technique’s modern roots, distinguishes it from the camera obscura, and explores its resurgence as an avant-garde, poetic practice. Historical analysis and personal reflection reveal that pinhole photography is not a relic but a vibrant, experimental tool with lasting creative potential. Writer / Stéphanie Probst What if pinhole … Read more
Is it possible to make pinhole photography with cyanotype? Inês Valente gives it her best shot and shares the results. Writer and photography / Inês Valente I (Inês Valente) have done a lot of research over the years on making cyanotypes in pinhole cameras and have never come to a plausible conclusion. To begin with, for those who don’t know, pinhole photography is photography that is taken without a lens, … Read more
Pinhole Day is coming up soon! On the third Sunday in April – this year the 30th of April, the Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2023 is taking place. We would like to support this day with a FREE BOOK offer – all you pay for is postage. The offer is limited since we only have 25 14 books currently in stock and only for our Supporting Members. You can read more … Read more
A local library in Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia was thinning out its books and offered a prize for the best craft item made from one of their surplus books. Ted Richards made a pinhole camera and tells us how. Today, the 24th April 2022 is Worldwide Pinhole Day, and we encourage all to take part. Writer and photography / Ted Richards I asked for a large, thick book, which I … Read more
24th of April is World Pinhole Day 2022. We celebrate with an offer of 20% off the book From Pinhole To Print. Read more about From Pinhole to Print Read a review of the book Get 20% discount on this link
Inspiration, instructions and insights in less than an hour. A beginner’s guide to pinholing. The quick and easy way to learn how to build a pinhole camera!
Nancy Breslin tests a camera obscura lens from the Finnish company called Bonfoton and turns an entire room into a camera obscure, reflecting the outside upside down on her wall and also recorded a video to show us. Writer and photography / Nancy Breslin ONLY FOR OUR READERS! A discount on ALL Bonfoton products from their website. The code is ALT20 and they will give a -20% discount until the … Read more
An excerpt from From pinhole to print – Inspiration, instructions and insights in less than an hour. The beautiful qualities of a pinhole print.
An excerpt from From pinhole to print – Inspiration, instructions and insights in less than an hour. How a camera without a lens can be used to take pictures.
An excerpt from From pinhole to print – Inspiration, instructions and insights in less than an hour. What to consider when taking photographs with a pinhole camera.
Brian Young shows us how to measure our exposure times for our pinhole cameras a little more precisely than “bright sun” or “hazy sun”.
Thoughts from two men on pinhole design. Brian Young investigates the relationship between focal length and the diameter of the pinhole and what Lord Rayleigh thought of this.
Is it possible to make a movie using a home built pinhole camera? Of course. Lena Källberg shows us how.
The chapter called “Pinhole photography” of Sarah Van Keuren’s book “A Non-Silver Manual: Cyanotype, Vandyke Brown, Palladium & Gum Bichromate with instructions for making light-resists including pinhole photography”.
No camera is simpler than the Zen Pinhole Camera according to Clive Heritage-Tilley.
