A pinhole camera is a simple type of camera that consists of a light-tight box or container with a small hole, or "pinhole," on one side. Light enters through this tiny opening and projects an inverted image of the outside scene onto the opposite side of the box, where a photosensitive material, like film or photographic paper, is placed. This camera operates on the principle of camera obscura, which means "dark chamber." Unlike modern cameras, it does not have a lens, making it easy to construct and use. The resulting images are often soft and have a unique aesthetic quality.