Pinhole photography is the art of taking photographs using a simple pinhole camera made from containers such as used 35mm film canisters. Exposure times can be anything from hours to weeks to years and you never know what you will have at the end.
Pinhole Blogs
- Pinhole Blog 29-10-26 – my latest project, pinhole photography.
Future Articles
- Beginners Guide – how to get started in pinhole photography.
- Camera Media – choosing between film or photographic paper.
- Camera Mounting – ideas for securing your pinhole camera in place.
- Camera Positions – high and low, near and far, anything that works.
- Camera Supports – mini tripods, wooden sticks and the rest.
- Darkroom Stuff – processing your pinhole photographs.
- Essential Accessories – the things you cannot work without.
- Exposure Times – how to calculate the ideal exposure times.
- Film Pot Camera – making a 35mm film canister pinhole camera.
- Finding Locations – hints and tip for places to mount your camera.
- Keeping Records – essential for locating your camera again.
- Pinhole FAQ – a few questions and answers on the subject.
- Posting Online – sharing your pinhole photographs online.
- Safety Matters – thoughts on where not to place your pinhole camera.
- Session Planning – making the most of your time on location.
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