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.

Because 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.

Why learn all about it? Because it's so much fun and challenging. Can you imagine yourself shooting nice black & white photos with a camera you made from scratch! 

In this workshop you will make & shoot with 3 types of pinhole cameras: 
1-Box Camera.
2- Cylinder Camera.
3- 35mm Matchbox Camera.

The Workshop Content:

Day 1: 
a Brief History Photography and pinhole photography.
in Nature and industry.
the Science behind pinhole photography.
Introduction to Alternative photography.

Day 2:
Calculations and physics.
Making 3 Cameras and their pinholes:
Box Camera.
Cylinder Camera.
35mm Matchbox Camera.
Pinhole exposure time.
Chemistry behind film development.

Day 3:
Exposing.
Developing photos.
Traditional and alternative Printing and toning.
Solargraphy.

Attendees experience requirements:
-Have the knowledge of photography basics ( Exposure, Shutter, Aperture and ISO)
-Can use cutting and gluing tools, we don't want any wounds. ( Age 16+ )

Tools to bring with you: 
cutter
steel ruler

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

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Karim Haddad is an undergraduate student at faculty of art education, artist and Alternative photography enthusiast. Karim is a pinhole and alternative photography instructor, and has given a workshop at ASCII Foundation and its results where unique and marvelous.