All photos © Pinhole Cameras by Chris Keeney (Princeton Architectural Press)

April 29 is Pinhole Photography Day. The old fashioned process is still used by many photographers around the world, and Princeton Architectural Press recently published Pinhole Cameras: A DIY Guide by Chris Keeney. The book presents in-depth instructions on how to build your own pinhole camera using a variety of materials, from shoe boxes to coffee cans. Pinhole enthusiasts are encouraged to upload the pinhole images they make on Sunday, April 29 to this website.

Above: Pink Pinto. Baja California, Mexico. PinHolga. Fugi Provia 100 F 35mm, slide film. 2-second exposure.

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Song Sparrow, 2007 © Paula McCartney

A bird watcher’s dream comes to life via Paula McCartney’s Bird Watching series in her first solo show in New York. The opening reception for Paula McCartney’s Bird Watching will be Wednesday, March 3, from 6–8pm, the exhibit runs from March 4 to April 23, 2010 at Klompching Gallery, New York. An in-conversaton between Paula McCartney and Darius Himes of Radius Books, followed by a book signing will be held in the gallery on Saturday, March 6th from 1–2pm. Bird Watching is also a newly released book published by Princeton Architectural Press.