April 25, 2010, is Pinhole Photography Day.

In honor of that, here are two tutorials on making your own pinhole camera.

The first, from flickr member Dippold, needs only a roll of film, cardboard, and printable adhesive paper (available at any office supply store). Download the instructions and template here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dippold/4449546879/





Pinhole Play
Have you been feeling a little stressed? Maybe you're working too hard? I have the perfect remedy. You can call it an "inspiration source" and "charging your creative battery," but what it really feels like is playing around. Plus, you get to make things with your hands, a pleasure for those of us who usually create with computers.

April 25, 2010, is Pinhole Photography Day. In honor of that, here are two tutorials on making your own pinhole camera.

The first, from flickr member Dippold, needs only a roll of film, cardboard, and printable adhesive paper (available at any office supply store). Download the instructions and template here.

If you want something sturdier, try Ross Orr's tute for building a panoramic pinhole camera.

If you process the results before April 25, you can submit them to the Goa International Pinhole Photography Contest. Or just enjoy the shots yourself. That's what this is really about.