The Beginners Guide to Pinhole Photography

Pinhole photography requires no camera, no lenses, and no focusingjust a tiny hole in a can or box provides the light to make images on photographic film paper. Richly illustrated with pinhole photographs, this book teaches the principles of photography. Starting with step-by-step instructions for building a camera out of household materials, it gives details on shooting images; developing; printing images in a kitchen, bathroom or darkroom; and building special features such as wide-angle lenses. A complete discussion of the materials needed is included.

Jim Shull teaches workshops for young people at a center for art and ecological studies on the Oregon coast. He lives in Silverton, Oregon.