Can you believe that the images above were taken from a pin hole camera? I was astonished when I found out, and was curious to learn more about the photographer who made them, Steven Salniker. Salniker began using this primitive art form when he was 15, because, as a child, he did not have access to an enlarger. Salniker’s love for photography led him to create a home made camera, where he used enlarging paper in place of film. When exposed to light, a paper negative would form, which Salniker used to make a positive image. Imagine the dedication needed to complete this process!
Steve Salniker works in his studio in Dover, and to this day, he still prefers to make pin hole images. Even though Salniker has access to an enlarger, he still prefers large-format negatives. When he is not making pin hole images, Steve Salniker is a videographer at NH Public Television.
I like how you you gave background on the photographer instead of solely focusing on details concerning each picture. It made your post fun to read. :)
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It is very interesting that he started out in pinholes, something that I cannot imagine happens very often.
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