Posts by Author: Jeff Guyer

Jeff Guyer
Jeff Guyer is a commercial/portrait photographer based in Atlanta, GA. Still an avid street photographer and film shooter, Jeff also launched a kids photography class three years ago, where rumor has it he learns more from the kids than they learn from him.

    Making Sense of Your Flash’s Guide Number
    May 20, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    If you’ve been reading my posts here at DIY Photography for a while, you probably already know that I generally don’t spend too much time…

    Why Composition is So D–n Important
    May 16, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    It’s easy to pick just about any photography-related topic– exposure, lighting, etc.– and make the claim that it is the most important element of photography….

    10 Habits of Highly Creative People
    May 13, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    While creativity will mean different things to different people, I believe there are certain traits that are shared by highly creative people and personalities. Regardless…

    15 Awesome Food Photography Tips
    May 9, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    Of all the types of things I photograph, shooting food probably comes the closest to being a full-blown DIY project. There’s a lot going on–…

    Mother’s Day Photography Gift Guide
    May 5, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    Hopefully, you’re doing nice things for the mothers in your life on a regular basis and don’t need any suggestions from us. For those who…

    3 Benefits of Keeping a Photography Journal
    May 2, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    I had a post earlier this week called “51 Things I Know About Photography.” If you haven’t read it yet, you should check it out….

    51 Things I Know About Photography
    Apr 29, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    I was certain that today was the day. It was going to be my 50th post for DIY Photography. To prepare, I’d been putting together…

    Best Tips for Buying Used Lenses
    Apr 25, 2014 Jeff Guyer

      Let’s face it– photography is expensive. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hobbyist or working professional. We use a lot of stuff and none…

    How to Teach Your Kids Photography
    Apr 22, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    We love photography and we love our kids. It makes sense, then, that finding a way to combine photography and spending time with our kids…

    10 of The Most Common Photo Editing Mistakes
    Apr 8, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    I just got an email confirming my press registration for this week’s Photoshop World Conference and Expo, and I’m actually fascinated by the notion of…