Will Gudgeon Photography

Every year, on the last Sunday of April, photographers across the globe set aside their lenses and embrace the magic of the tiny hole. World Pinhole Photography Day is a celebration of slowing down, seeing differently, and embracing the beautiful imperfections of lensless photography. As someone who’s been immersed in pinhole photography for years—writing blogs, shooting countless rolls, and sharing the journey on YouTube—this day holds a special place in my creative calendar. Although the official celebration falls on Sunday, I made my outing on Saturday this year. Free time was scarce, but I like to think of it as Pinhole Weekend —a broader window to unplug, explore, and create. I packed up my gravel bike and set out with two trusted companions: the panoramic RealitySoSubtle 6x17 loaded with expired Fujifilm Acros 100, and the compact Mia 6x6 pinhole camera, freshly loaded with Ilford Delta 100. 🚴‍♂️ The Ride and the Shots My first photo of the day was taken early into the r...