Posts by Author: David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
The Darkroom Completes the Circle with a New, In-House Recyclable Camera
Apr 3, 2026
David Prochnow
In a world where smartphones can take 47 photos of your lunch before you can even pick up a fork, the disposable camera provides you…
Next Generation GoPro to be Announced at NAB-Las Vegas 2026, April 18-22
Apr 1, 2026
David Prochnow
The time is nigh for the launch of the next generation of GoPro cameras; prepare for the GP3 GoPro invasion. GoPro boldly announces its “new…
Be an April Fool: 10 Goofy Pranks to Photograph
Apr 1, 2026
David Prochnow
April Fool’s Day (1 April) is the one glorious occasion when your camera roll can become a gallery of harmless chaos. If you’re feeling mischievous,…
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…
Go Postal: Make this Greeting Card with a Built-In Camera & Display for Pen Pal Fun
Mar 29, 2026
David Prochnow
So, you went ahead and, against your better judgement, purchased a Kodak Charmera. Now, it sits inside a drawer somewhere and you wish that there…
We Bought the Kodak Charmera, So You Don’t Have to Waste Your Money
Mar 26, 2026
David Prochnow
Remember that craze that whipped perfectly normal people up into an elbow-throwing, expletive-cursing frenzied mob trying to buy a plush toy doll? That insanity-inducing doll…
Kodak Rebirths an “Ekta-Lot” of Films in Glorious Retro Packaging
Mar 25, 2026
David Prochnow
Continuing the Kodak rejuvenation of former Alaris films, a new line of Ektapan and Ektacolor Pro films are returning to Kodak branding. This major film…
RewarxStudio AI is Here to Become Your Next Product Photographer
Mar 25, 2026
David Prochnow
In the glamorous world of e-commerce, where every toaster believes it deserves a Hollywood close-up, a quiet crisis has been brewing. No, not a shortage…
A Mirrorless Lens with Light Leaks. WHAT? Don’t Worry, it’s Intentional
Mar 24, 2026
David Prochnow
Who would think of deliberately designing a camera lens that contains an optical flaw? Well, PolarPro had that thought and decided to run with it….
Spring has Sprung: Here Are 10 Things you Should Photograph to Celebrate
Mar 22, 2026
David Prochnow
The first day of spring is basically nature’s grand reopening, and like any good reopening, you should document everything you see, especially the weird stuff….