Will Gudgeon Photography

This Sunday, April 27th, photographers around the world will set aside their high-tech gear and return to the purest form of image-making: the pinhole camera. If you love analog photography—or you're just curious about where it all began— Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, experiment, and get a little messy with light. What’s Pinhole Photography, Anyway? Imagine this: no lens, no fancy settings—just a small hole in a light-tight box. Light sneaks through that pinhole and paints an image onto film or paper inside. The photos you get are often dreamlike: soft, sometimes a little warped, but always full of character. It’s photography stripped back to its soul—and honestly, it feels kind of magical. Why Should You Try It? If You Love Analog: Pinhole taps into the same tactile joy that makes film photography so satisfying—except it’s even slower and more hands-on. If You’re a Beginner : There’s no autofocus, no metering stress. It's just about pl...