Worldwide Pinhole Day is an international event created to promote and celebrate the art of pinhole photography. One day each year, photography enthusiasts like you and I participate in this event for one reason or another.
Perhaps you’re lashing out against modern technology, or you want to pay homage to this historical photographic process? Maybe you just dig the strange beauty of a pinhole photo! Whatever the reason, it’s kind of cool to have a day dedicated to pinhole photography.
If you definitely plan on participating — cool! If you’re thinking about it, here are some links to nudge you in the right direction. And if you have no plans on taking part… well, give it a second thought.
- How to Participate in Worldwide Pinhole Day
- The Ultimate Guide to Create Your Own 35mm Pinhole Camera
- How To Build a Matchbox Pinhole Camera
- DIY Pinhole for DSLR
- The Best Paper Fold Pinhole Ever
- Happy Little Mac Pinhole Camera
- Let’s Make A Pinhole Polaroid Camera
- The Top 20 Strangests/Coolest/Most Beautiful Pinhole Cameras
- Pinhole Photography Flickr Group
- FeelingNegative.com “Pinhole” Archive
Not Convinced… How About Some Photos?
photo credit: darylfurr
© Tomas Webb
photo credit: Brian Auer
photo credit: Matt Callow
photo credit: -= Bruce Berrien =-
photo credit: I, Timmy
photo credit: darylfurr
photo credit: Brian Auer
photo credit: I, Timmy
photo credit: Matt Callow
photo credit: bricolage.108
photo credit: elenaerdaAre you planning on shooting a few pinholes on Sunday? What will you be using? First time out, or seasoned veteran? Any tips for the newbies?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
I’m ready!!! I got a hobby drill bit for a more exact sized hole and a fresh pack of Ilford neg paper. My new improved bigger cardboard box camera is all assembled and ready to rock.
I’ll be posting them with my other pinhole shots here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45358725@N06/sets/72157623451535697/
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April 23rd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I sold the Zero Image that I used to take the machine picture a while back, but I’m being tempted by the Holga WPC…it won’t be here in time for WPD, but I’d have it for next year!
I think I have a M42 body cap kicking around somewhere though. Perhaps I’ll shoot that for now.
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April 24th, 2010 at 9:43 am
I’m ready! My Diana F+ has a pinhole setting on it, so I’ll be using that. This is my first time. Not sure what I’ll take pictures of, and the weather tomorrow isn’t going to be too good. But I’ll try my best :]
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