Posts by Author: Laya Gerlock
Laya Gerlock is a Portrait and Product photographer based in the Philippines. His passion is teaching and sharing his knowledge in Photograpy and has been doing this for 6 years.
Breaking Down A Cake Photography Session
Jul 15, 2014
Laya Gerlock
Last month I did a tutorial on how to build a wooden table for product photography, and I had a client recently which needed photos…
6 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your 18-55 Kit Lens
Jul 9, 2014
Laya Gerlock
There was an article recently here in DIYP about 5 reasons why you should own at least one prime lens, I strongly agree to this….
Using Two Lights To Get A Perfect On White Look
Jul 4, 2014
Laya Gerlock
There are a lot of things you can do with just two lights, but one of my favorite is creating this On White look with…
Using Everyday Objects For Making Outstanding Backdrops
Jun 25, 2014
Laya Gerlock
I am a big fan of using simple objects or DIYing solutions in my photograph. One thing I always like doing is using a Gobo…
The 8 Steps Recipe For Mixing Flash And Light Painting
Jun 19, 2014
Laya Gerlock
There are so much possibilities when mixing flash and light painting together, and so many great photographers out there that have done amazing things with…
The Trick On Getting Gradient Reflection On Reflective Surfaces (Cellphones, Laptops Etc.)
Jun 4, 2014
Laya Gerlock
Getting gradual reflection on a shiny surface is not trivial. It is not hard, but you have to know how it is done (which you…
Repurposing A KFC Fried Chicken Dinner As A DIY Ring Flash
May 28, 2014
Laya Gerlock
I have a two DIY ring-flashes. My first one was made out of illustration board, and the second one was made of out of a…
Using Cheap Wallpaper As Backgrounds For Professional Looking Product Shots
May 21, 2014
Laya Gerlock
The backgrounds we use for our shots make a big difference in the final photo. I have covered quite a few options before, all are…
A Quick And Dirty Fun Black And White Portrait Collage Tutorial
May 19, 2014
Laya Gerlock
I seldom do black and white shots but my girlfriend found a shot in the internet of Chris Hemsworth (I know, I know….) and I needed…
3 (+1) DIY Backdrops That You Find Right At Home
May 7, 2014
Laya Gerlock
When I started photography I was very interested in learning everything I can about studio photography. Obviously, I didn’t have a studio back then, so…