Claire Gillo
Claire Gillo is a creative brand, commercial product and event photographer based in south Devon. She shoots all types of genres from portraits, weddings, music, interior, product to food & drink. Find out more at www.clairegillo.com and follow her on Instagram @clairegillophotography
What is a pinhole camera?
A pinhole camera is simply a box or container that uses a pinhole aperture. Light enters the hole and projects an inverted image of the scene onto the back of the container. You can then use photographic paper or film to record the projected image and create some brilliant and artistic results. It really is as simple as a camera can get!
The principle of pinhole photography has been understood for years and years, and back in the 18th century the popular camera obscura became widely used, which was based on the same methodology. It wasn’t until the invention of photography, however, in the 19th century, and when images could be fixed, that anyone was able to record a permanent photograph from a pinhole camera.
There are many different ways you can create a pinhole camera
