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A UI Rendering of DaVinci Resolve 21's New Photo Page

Hollywood Color Meets Still Photography: DaVinci Resolve 21 is Here

Apr 14, 2026 Alberto Lima

Gearing up for NAB 2026, Blackmagic Design has just pulled the curtain back on DaVinci Resolve 21, and it’s safe to say the line between “cinematographer” and “photographer” hasn’t just been blurred—it’s been professionally erased.

Something’s Fishy About this Lomography La Sardina DIY Camera Build

Mar 31, 2026 David Prochnow

Love ’em or loathe ’em, either way, Lomography knows how to treat the customer right. Whether it’s the LomoKino or the LomoMod No.1, Lomography always…

Build a High-Res Camera Monitor from a Discarded Chromebook

Mar 4, 2026 David Prochnow

Bigger, brighter, better color; these hyperbolic-sounding capabilities serve to define the primary benefits that can be derived from adding an external on-camera monitor to your…

ESA Scientists Photograph Annular Solar Eclipse from Antarctica

Mar 1, 2026 Soumyadeep Mukherjee

On 17 February 2026, an annular solar eclipse occurred. The Moon, positioned near apogee in its elliptical orbit, aligned with the Sun and Earth along…

This is Absolutely Bonkers; Build an EVF from a Retro Gaming Handheld

Feb 28, 2026 David Prochnow

Before we begin this awesome project, let’s try to “un-ruffle” some feathers that might be hackled by calling the subject of this article an electronic…

How to Build a DIY Light Tent for Product Photography Under $10

Feb 27, 2026 Darlene Lleno

A DIY light tent for product photography costs under $10 using a cardboard box, white tissue paper, and two desk lamps. This guide covers two builds: a basic box version ready in under an hour, and a collapsible PVC frame version that stores flat, plus the lighting placement and camera settings that produce clean, shadow-free product shots.

A simple and effective guide for creating a DIY light modifier, designed to control the quality and direction of light for photography or videography.

Budget-Friendly Light Modifiers You Can Build at Home

Feb 25, 2026 Darlene Lleno

This comprehensive guide shows you how to build DIY light modifier equipment for under $50 using PVC pipes, insulation boards, and tablecloths. These DIY light modifier techniques include bounce boards, diffusion panels, and negative fill that replicate professional film lighting setups without the expensive price tag.

DIY prism photography uses a glass prism to refract light, creating colorful, abstract effects in your photos with minimal equipment. It's a fun and creative way to enhance your photography.

8 Dollar Store Items That Create Stunning Prism Photography Effects

Feb 23, 2026 Darlene Lleno

This guide reveals 8 inexpensive household items for DIY prism photography that cost under $5 each. Learn how to use old CDs, eyeglasses, watch crystals, and other common objects to create professional rainbow effects, light leaks, and dreamy bokeh without buying expensive prism photography equipment.

A DIY diffusion frame is a customizable, affordable lighting modifier used to diffuse light in photography, videography, and film production.

Stop Wasting $300+ When You Can Build This DIY Diffusion Frame

Feb 23, 2026 Darlene Lleno

This complete guide shows you how to build a foldable 4×4 DIY diffusion frame for around $80 using aluminum pipes, copper corners, and diffusion fabric. The DIY diffusion frame creates professional soft lighting and doubles as a floppy flag for negative fill at a fraction of the $300+ cost of commercial options.

An overview of creating a Pro Mist filter at home using various methods.

3 Dirt-Cheap Ways to Make Pro Mist Filters (That Actually Work!)

Feb 18, 2026 Darlene Lleno

This guide reveals three methods to create a DIY Pro Mist filter for under $5 using hairspray, black spray paint, or cling wrap. Each DIY Pro Mist filter technique creates the dreamy, soft-focus effect of professional filters costing $100+, with side-by-side comparisons showing how they perform against commercial filters.