Pinhole Photography Creating your Own Camera
A course by Fotolateras , Photographers
Create your own camera with a can and learn to take, convert to positive and develop unique images
Being able to participate in the whole photographic process is something magical and more accessible than you can imagine: from the creation of your own camera, to the capture of the moment you want to photograph, and the printing on the paper you choose ... Photographers Lola Barcia and Marinela Forcadell, better known as Fotolateras, are dedicated to capturing the world from their own pinhole cameras made from simple cans. In addition, they give workshops so that other people can also create their projects.
In this course, Fotolateras will teach you to build your own camera from a metal can. You will cook your first photo, you will reveal it and positive it, experiencing the whole process in a simple and fun way.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 14 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (133)
- 3,517 students
- 14 lessons (44m)
- 14 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will build your own pinhole camera, check that it works correctly and learn how to use it to "can" your city.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To all those people of any age and collective, who are interested in learning a didactic content between art and science, crafts and artistic creation: from the construction of a camera, to the development of your images.
Requirements and materials
I don't know they need previous knowledge, this course will offer you all the basic knowledge.
As for the materials, you will need: a metal can, a black spray , black and metallic adhesive tape, scissors, adhesive paste, a drill and metal bits, a 0.4 mm needle, a red light , three cuvettes, tweezers, photosensitive photo paper, developing liquids, a measuring cup for liquids, two glasses and a smartphone .
Reviews
Fotolateras
A course by Fotolateras
Fotolateras is composed of Lola Barcia Albacar, designer, illustrator, animator and photographer, and Marinela Forcadell Breva, photographer and community manager.
They are itinerant photographers, tireless travelers and passionate about pinhole technique. They capture the world with their cameras built from cans, with which in a calm and serene way, they retain images of bustling and lively cities.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Photolate Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do during the course?
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U2
What we need to know and have
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Image formation
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I choose my can according to the type of photography I want to take
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Materials needed for the camera and laboratory
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U3
We build the camera
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We paint
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We build
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We load the camera in the laboratory
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We cook the photo
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U4
We reveal the photolate
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We prepare the chemicals
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We reveal
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We posit by contact
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We positive with a free app
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FP
Final project
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Pinhole photography: creating your own camera
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FAQs
Pinhole photography with cans involves making a homemade camera using a can and a tiny pinhole to capture images without lenses, relying on basic optics and how light forms an image.
No prior photography experience is needed; the course is designed for beginners or those with intermediate skills interested in handcrafted photography and building homemade cameras.
You’ll need a metal can, photosensitive paper, matte black paint, tape, aluminum foil, a fine needle, developing chemicals, and some basic lab supplies like trays and a red light.
You’ll learn how to build a can pinhole camera, control exposure times, develop and print photos at home, document personal projects, and digitize your images for sharing.
Choosing the can depends on the size and shape you want. Larger cans give wider images, while smaller ones create different optical effects. The course guides you on picking the right one for your desired outcome.
The pinhole is made with a very fine needle (about 0.4 mm) on a piece of aluminum foil. The size affects sharpness and exposure time; the course teaches you how to do it properly.
You’ll use a home darkroom setup with red light, trays, and specific developing chemicals for photosensitive paper. The course walks you through mixing, developing, and fixing images safely.
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I really enjoyed this course, and I learnt a loto of new things for me. I would have liked to have a download document with the list of all the materials you need, especially correct name of paper and liquid to develope the photoes, and in case where to buy the tools.
I appreciate a lot the time of each video, because they give you the right amonut of information without letting you loose your attention
Ha sido un buen curso y me ha dado conocimientos esenciales que no tenía.
Um curso muito bom, bem estruturado e fácil de compreender. Gostei bastante do conteúdo!