Pinhole Photography
A Pinhole camera is a simple camera without a lens and with a single small aperture, a Pinhole – effectively a light-proof box with a small hole in one side. Light from a scene passes through this single point and projects an inverted image on the opposite side of the box.
It is completely dark on all the other sides of the box including the side where the point is created. This part is usually painted black, but black boxes are also used for this purpose. There is also a thin screen (light emulsion paper) which looks like a projector sheet, and is put in between the dark side adjacent to the Pinhole.
As a Pinhole camera requires a lengthy exposure, its shutter may be manually operated, as with a flap made of light-proof material to cover and uncover the Pinhole. Typical exposures range from 5 seconds to several hours (when capturing the movement of the sun, solography).
Below is an example mood board for Pinhole photography.
How to make a Pinhole camera
Justin Quinnell
Justin Quinnell was born and lived in Bristol in the UK. He first took up a camera at the age of 11 and years later completed his BA (Hons) degree in fine art photography at Derby Lonsdale College. For the past 15 years he has been a freelance photographer and lecturer, but has also been head of photography at South Bristol College, a school teacher, worked in a wood, promoted cycling and managed a safari camp in the Maasai Mara in Kenya. He has been teaching and practicing Pinhole photography for over 20 years having taught at all levels from primary to university level and at over thirty universities in the UK. He has done lecture tours of both the US and Australia.
Below is an example mood board of Justin Quinnell's Pinholes.
Objectively, the image below was taken from the ground level looking up at a child sat on the floor in front of a building. Subjectively, this could suggest that Justin Quinnell is of the view that children are sometimes underrated, and sometimes not given credit for some of the effects in the world. This could set the mood of arrogance because many adults think that, because children are younger and not as mature, they don't know anything. In my opinion, there is a medium-low contrast. And, due to the composition and depth-of-field of the image, the focus is centred around the child's dirty feet, symbolising the humbleness that should occasionally be shown.
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Steve Irvine
Steve Irvine began working in clay in 1968. He attended Sheridan College School of Crafts and Design 1971-74 as a ceramics major. He established a full-time studio on the Bruce Peninsula in 1974. He has workshops given in Canada, the United States, and Australia.
Below is an example mood board of Steve Irvine's Pinholes.
Objectively, in the image below, there is a wide road, with a bold 'slow' written on, moulding into a narrow road set between two tall buildings. Subjectively, this could portray the idea that if your life becomes more cramped and pressured, then sometimes it is better to just slow down and narrow your choices. This could set the mood of relief because you are acting on your problems and making your life easier. In my opinion, there is a medium-high contrast. And, due to the composition and depth-of-field of the image, the focus is centred around the 'slow' aspect.
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Chris Keeney
Professional Background
College Education:
- Graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree,
- Occupation: Photographer and Graphic Designer for over 20 years,
- Author of ‘Pinhole Cameras: A DIY Guide’ published in 2011 by Princeton Architectural Press.
Personal Background
- I'm a San Diego, Southern California native and have an older brother and younger sister,
- Married for over 20 years to a wonderful woman and have two beautiful children that I love very much,
- I like to wear shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, sneakers, hoodies and comfortable jeans,
- I enjoy freediving in the ocean and taking underwater photos for fun,
- I like to smile, laugh and listen to comedians on satellite radio,
- I enjoy travelling and learning about the local history, culture and food,
- Listening to music motivates and inspires me to create.
Below is an example mood board of Chris Keeney's Pinholes.
Objectively, the image below has been taken from the water's perspective, looking up at the children and mountain in the background. Subjectively, this could portray the meekness of the water, as these days water is very underrated. Our bodies are over half made up of water (60%), wee see it everywhere and people don't appreciate the naturalness and tranquillity of it. This could set the mood of overwhelment because, if you think about it, it can make you realise how companies and businesses have taken over the world with fizzy drinks and other unnatural substances. In my opinion, there is a high contrast. And, due to the composition and depth-of-field of the image, the focus is centred around the water in the foreground, to signify the importance of it.
My attempt at Pinhole photography:
Here, I took the shot, from the roof of the school building, overlooking the school playground. I was trying to imitate the works of Chris Keeney from the image I analysed above. However, instead of looking up from below, I took it looking down, to try and portray the idea of higher powers trying to govern our lives.
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