The Beginner's Guide to Pinhole Photography [Paperback]

Jim Shull (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1999 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Pinhole photography requires no camera, no lenses, and no focusing—just a tiny hole in a can or box provides the light to make images on photographic film paper. Richly illustrated with pinhole photographs, this book teaches the principles of photography. Starting with step-by-step instructions for building a camera out of household materials, it gives details on shooting images; developing; printing images in a kitchen, bathroom or darkroom; and building special features such as wide-angle lenses. A complete discussion of the materials needed is included.

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About the Author

Jim Shull teaches workshops for young people at a center for art and ecological studies on the Oregon coast. He lives in Silverton, Oregon.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc. (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936262702
• ISBN-13: 978-0936262703
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,093,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for fotografers and teachers, April 4, 1999

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This review is from: The Beginner's Guide to Pinhole Photography (Paperback)

Jim Shull's second book is an expanded version of the first, 'The Hole Thing', which inspired me to pursue pinhole photography. The new version includes more information and fotografs. Just as the first book, it differentiates between photography and fotografy.

In his folksy, non-technical style, Jim Shull explains the ins and outs of pinhole fotografy. Where technical information must be given, he does so in a very accessible manner. His guide contains essential information enabling beginners to construct and use pinhole cameras. It also shows the minimal equipment needed to process your on pictures and guides you through each step on how to do it.

Many teachers will find Jim's guide an excellent reference.

Thanks Jim! Excellent book!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great pinhole book for the beginner or teacher, January 8, 2002

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J. E. Patterson "fine art photographer" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beginner's Guide to Pinhole Photography (Paperback)

This is a wonderful introductory text to the world of pinhole photography; Mr. Shull is very clear, and provides easy to follow instructions and diagrams for creating simple pinhole cameras and printing the resultant images. His instructions are well-laid enough for even a photographic novice to use this books as a teaching text, for example for children, as a good science project for understanding light and/or basic photography.

He keeps it simple enough that experienced pinholers will want to look elsewhere for detailed technical information or designs to push the edges of pinhole practice, but this is also the book's strength as a beginner's guide. Strongly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lanny R. North, February 20, 2006

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This review is from: The Beginner's Guide to Pinhole Photography (Paperback)

This book is a delight. Proper balance between technical acuracy and enjoyable reading. Highly recommended for first time adventures into pinhole photography. True beginners might appreciate a bit more detail in the construction of the three camera types but exploration is part of the fun. I should think the book highly suitable for younger readers especially. My daughter-in-law who is the photographer of the family managed a wonderful array of spectacular pictures using this book as a guide. Since I handicrafted her wooden pinhole camera, I also am pleased with the fact the the thing worked and that her pictures were so beautiful.