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Follow our blog for more pinhole links, tutorials, gear spotlights, and artist interviews. We are planning for a new weekly artist interviews each Friday, with a sprinkle of other content throughout the week. Interested in being featured in our Take 5 series? Review the interview questions and guidelines.

March 5, 2010

Take 5 interview: fX lantrua Fx's anamorphic images are twisted and mind-bending. His homemade cameras are just as interesting and innovative as his photographs. Read more>
Tips & tricks: zone plate image-making Halfway between pinhole and lens, you will find a small device called a zone plate. The zone plate is NOT a pinhole NOR a lens, so where does it fit in? Read more>
THE BUZZ: without lenses March ushers in a new online issue of Without Lenses. Editor Erin Malone has put together a wonderful collection of pinhole essays on her website. The new issue features content from Benjamin Wooten and Ky Lewis. Brian J. Krummel was interviewed for the previous issue, which is still available online. Read more>
THE BUZZ: pinhole portfolio Author, Brian J. Krummel, has assembled a pinhole portfolio. The selected 60 pieces explore and define the meaning of pinhole photography. If you are new to the scene, check it out for ideas and examples on pinholing. Read more>

February 26, 2010

Take 5 interview: gregory lancaster Greg's work is a fresh reminder that pinhole photography can be fun, adventurous, and simultaneously creative. Read more>
THE BUZZ: american photo march/april 2010 Author, Brian J. Krummel, is featured in the current issue of American Photo magazine. Read more>

February 19, 2010

Take 5 interview: DAVID NORDSTEDT David's work experimental work is refreshing. He is unafraid of incorporating elements such as lens flare, vignetting, and photo lab mishaps into his work. He seems to be pushing himself to try new techniques and within his Flickr stream you can witness some interesting ideas in early blossom. Read more>

February 12, 2010

Take 5 interview: Jennifer Schlesinger-Hanson Jennifer's recent series Object Diaspora is a haunting collection of images provoking memory and nostalgia. Like many pinhole artists, she perfectly manipulates exposure time to compliment her subject matter. Read more>

February 5, 2010

Take 5 interview: Cathy Lehnebach Cathy's matchbox pinholes are gritty, full of defects, and softly focused, in other words, PERFECT! Read more>

January 29, 2010

Take 5 interview: takahiro chiba Takahiro's work is a fantastic exploration of color and curves. All of his exaggeratted imagery is achieved through creative tools such as the Abelson Omniscope. Read more>

January 22, 2010

Take 5 interview: mike rosebery There is a strong sense of nostalgia present in Mike's work and the feeling of the past is comforting, inviting, and yet haunting. I think pinhole photography is a perfect compliment to his work and technique. Read more>

January 15, 2010

Take 5 interview: TARJA TYRGG Tarja is a fountain of knowledge regarding Solargraphy. She is writing her doctoral thesis on Solargraphy including the worldwide pinhole art project of Solargraphy. Read more>

December 31, 2009

Take 5 interview: MarÍa Luisa Santos CuÉllar Maria is a featured artist in my book and I really enjoy her work. She carries a pinhole camera with her daily, capturing the common objects of her environment. Like many of the previously featured artists, her work is whimsical, enjoyable, and off-beat. Read more>

December 24, 2009

Take 5 interview: ERIN MALONE Erin describes her work as painterly and her Polaroid images are beautiful abstractions of the natural work. Read her interview and find out why she loves pinhole photography. Read more>

December 18, 2009

Take 5 interview: BecKy ramotowski Becky's solargraphy work is so very creative and I thought it only fitting to feature her this week as a companion to my Solargraphy Tips & Tricks. Read more>
Tips & Tricks : solargraphy Solargraphy is the technique of photographing the sun and the path of the sun through the sky with an extended pinhole exposure. Read more >

December 11, 2009

Take 5 interview: Olaf Ben Gudbjarts was immediately transfixed with the old-world feeling and luminousity of his images. I admire his back-to-basics photographic philosophy and the work he produces from a simple homemade wooden box. Read more>

December 4, 2009

Take 5 interview: Ky Lewis The work of Ky Lewis is whimsical and imaginative. Her homemade cameras are fascinating creations and the images captured from them are visual poetry. Read more>
Cameratopia : Vermeer 6x6 I have recently purchased a handmade wooden roll film camera from Czarek Bartczak, a camera maker based in Wroclaw, Poland. I hope that this article will serve as an introduction to Czarek's work and product line. Take a closer look at the Vermeer camera line-up and learn more about the man behind the construction. Read more >

November 27, 2009

Take 5 interview: therese brown There is a haunting feeling of both isolation and honesty found in Therese's work. It is this simple honesty, captured by a simple box and hole and rendered on a gelatin surface, that is captivating. Read more>

November 20, 2009

Tips & Tricks: Low Light Pinholing This article focuses on shooting pinhole in a low light situation, which only amplifies the problems of pinhole. Not only is this feat challenging, it is often so frustrating that many newbies walk away from the art form completely discouraged. Read more>
Take 5 Interview : Stephan Kaps Do you live near Hannover, Germany? If so, you may already know Stephan. If not, read his interview to learn more about the way he perceives the world around him through pinhole photography. Read more >

November 15, 2009

The Buzz : Alternative Photography .com Do you want to try before you buy? Check out the new excerpt from Chapter 7. Learn how to make a 35 mm matchbox camera from our article on Alternative Photography.

November 13, 2009

Camertopia : Pumpkin Pinhole Camera As we have seen from previous camera tutorials and outlined in the book, a camera can be constructed from virtually anything. Before you toss your Halloween pumpkin, consider it for your next camera project. Read more>
Cameratopia : Soup Can Cyclops Camera Now that the cold weather is quickly approaching in Western Pennsylvania, soup is always a warm and welcomed friend. It is possible to transform the ubiquitious soup can into a fine art tool. Read more>
Take 5 Interview: Eric EngeLhard Eric's interview is a perspective in the mind of another artist. Read about his technique and selected materials. Read more>
The Buzz : CMU BOOKSTORE We are pleased to have partnered with the Carnegie Mellon University bookstore. They will be carrying an inventory of The Pinhole Camera in December, as well as offering it through their website for purchase. If you are local to Pittsburgh, PA, stop by their location and preview the book.
The Buzz : Alternative Photography .com Are you a fan of Alternative Photography? Our book is now listed and available through their website. Check out their extensive collection of resources including artist galleries and how-to examples.

November 6, 2009

Take 5 Interview: Kristy Hom Looking for a little inspiration? We interviewed artist Kristy Hom in the latest installment of featured artists. See what she has to say, think, and feel about the wonderful world of pinhole photography. Read more>

November 5, 2009

The Buzz : The Pinhole Camera Hits Amazon.com We are pleased to announce that our book has been listed on Amazon.com. Amazon will increase the options for shipping and delivery methods; additionally, Amazon will run promotions such as free shipping or reduced pricing. Check out Amazon!
Cameratopia : Mr. Potato Head Pinhole Camera This fun project can be completed in a weekend. Learn how to make a pinhole camera from a Mr. Potato Head toy This is a fun activity to complete with kids! Read more >

October 31, 2009

The Buzz : Buy The Pinhole Camera Book The book is finally ready for purchase! This has been a very long two-plus year project and I am personally pleased that I saw it to completion. The book is printed through CreateSpace and you can access our EStore to place your order today.
Cameratopia : Holga 120 PC Pinhole Camera If you were not the lucky winner of the Holga pinhole camera, don't fret. You can read all about the camera in our review, and pick up one of your own. Read more >

October 30, 2009

The Buzz : Light Leaks #15 Light Leaks magazine has released Issue 15, an entire installment dedicated to pinhole photography. The author of The Pinhole Camera serves as the guest gallery editor. Brian was asked by Light Leaks to select 25 of the best pinhole photographs from a submitted pool of over 200 original and creative images. Check out Issue 15 for some inspirational work and practical advice! Read more >
The Buzz : Shutterbug, November Issue Check out the news stand for the November issue of Shutterbug. The photographic magazine features the article titled Pinhole's Progress; A Legendary Legacy Lives On. The author, Hugh O. Smith, is our featured artist of the week. Check out Hugh's impressive article either online or in print today! Read more >
Take 5 Interview : Hugh O. Smith Hugh O. Smith shares his pinhole philosophy and let's us sneak a peek into his camera bag. Read more >
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