A pinhole camera is a simple camera without a lens but with a tiny aperture (the so-called pinhole)—effectively a light-proof box with a small hole in one side.

Mar 21, 2026 · A pinhole camera is the simplest device that can form a photographic image. It uses a tiny hole instead of a lens to project light onto a surface, producing an inverted picture of whatever is …

12 hours ago · Fine art photographer Nancy Breslin joins NPR's Scott Simon in studio to celebrate Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day.

Oct 14, 2025 · Pinhole photography works by allowing light to pass through a small hole in the body cap. The purpose of this hole is to restrict the amount of light reaching the sensor, creating an almost …

Apr 7, 2026 · Pinhole photography is similar to "common photography" in most respects but differs in that the camera used has no lens. Instead, it has a very small aperture which projects an image upon …

A small metal mint container or a large box truck can be turned into a pinhole camera. Pinhole photography uses long exposure times to create an inverted image onto light sensitive film or paper …

In this article we cover the history of Pinhole Photography, learn how to make a camera, and discover why photographers prefer to use a pinhole over sophisticated lenses.