E-book Solarigraphy
A New E-book on Solarigraphy Is Here! A Practical Guide from Pinholove
Solarigraphy and pinhole photography enthusiasts have a new publication worth exploring! Dawid Rycąbel, creator of the Pinholove project and a passionate pinhole photographer, has published an e-book titled “Solarigraphy - From Your First Camera to Your Finished Photograph.” This practical guide takes readers step by step through the entire process of creating solarigraphs - from building a simple camera to producing a finished image.
The publication was created primarily for beginners who would like to start their adventure with recording the Sun's movement across the sky. More experienced solarigraphers will also find useful information to help them improve their techniques and avoid common mistakes.
What's Inside the E-book?
The guide contains 122 pages and 15 chapters, enriched with photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and practical examples.
The author covers a wide range of topics, including:
- the fundamentals of solarigraphy and how solarigraphic images are created,
- different types of solarigraphy cameras and their construction,
- choosing photographic paper and the materials needed to build a camera,
- building your own camera from a beverage can,
- creating precise pinholes,
- choosing the right location and planning your composition,
- mounting and securing cameras outdoors,
- the influence of exposure duration on the final image,
- using traditional photographic cameras for solarigraphy,
- scanning negatives and digitally processing photographs,
- common problems and how to solve them.
The publication also features examples of unusual camera designs and experiments that may inspire readers to explore their own creative ideas.
Knowledge Based on Experience
Dawid Rycąbel has been working with pinhole photography and solarigraphy since 2018. Over the years, he has experimented with different camera designs, light-sensitive materials, and exposure times.
The e-book brings together these experiences - including both successful experiments and attempts that didn't go as planned. The author shares practical tips that can help readers avoid mistakes, especially important in a photographic technique where capturing a single image can sometimes take several months.
Where Can You Buy the E-book?
The publication is available in digital PDF format in two languages: Polish and English. On the official e-book website, readers can explore the detailed table of contents, view sample photographs, and download a free seven-page preview before deciding to purchase.
The e-book is sold through the Naffy platform. A special launch offer is available until November 1, 2026.
This is an interesting publication for anyone who would like to begin their journey into solarigraphy and discover how a simple camera and photographic paper can capture the passage of time and the Sun's journey across the sky.