# Record-Setting Image Exposures This Beer Can Pinhole Camera was Discovered After Over Eight Years By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-can-pinhole-camera References: [thisiscolossal](https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/12/longest-exposure-photograph/) For eight years and one month, a beer can pinhole camera went untouched, setting the record for the longest photograph exposure. Prior to Regina Valkenborough's beer can pinhole camera, the record belonged to Michael Wesley, whose photograph exposure lasted for four years and eight months. Regina Valkenborough's impressive photograph captures a solargraph from the Bayfordbury Observatory. Valkenborough, a former [MFA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dramatic-arts-building) student at the [University of Hertfordshire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-centre), attached her beer can pinhole camera to a telescope in the observatory in 2012. Since then, the camera was left undiscovered, until this past September, when principal technical officer David Campbell discovered it. Regina Valkenborough's unique creation makes accidental history and captures a beautifully exposed solargraph. Image Credit: Colossal.com ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Long Exposure Photography:** The trend of long exposure photography is growing, and companies in the photography industry can invest in new and innovative technology to capture these types of images. - **Sustainability Through Upcycling:** The trend of upcycling and reusing everyday materials, such as beer cans, to create functional products such as cameras can lead to creative and sustainable business opportunities. - **Record-breaking Achievements:** The trend of breaking records and pushing limits can inspire companies to create innovative products that push boundaries and achieve new feats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry has the opportunity to develop new long exposure cameras, as well as other innovative photography technology that can capture unique images. - **Sustainability:** Companies in the sustainable industry can explore ways to upcycle and repurpose materials for functional use, such as developing products made from recycled materials. - **Education:** Education companies can teach and inspire individuals to appreciate art and innovation, especially in fields of photography and other creative areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sun-Lit Anniversary Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-100-years.md) - [Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-x-pbr.md) - [Wine-Developed Packaging Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/developed-through-time.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-light-campaign.md) - [Extra-Long Telephoto Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfmounted-lenses.md) - [Intuitive Double-Exposure Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-snapic-a1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lensfayre.md)