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.
How To Shoot A Watch Using One Light And All The DIY Gear In The World
Nov 10, 2014
Laya Gerlock
I’ve never been a fan of watches, normally I just use my cellphone if I need to check the time. My girlfriend, on the other hand,…
How To Build And Use A DIY Scrim (Made From A Portable Clothes Hanger)
Nov 3, 2014
Laya Gerlock
I have been planning around trying to build a DIY scrim for about a month now but couldn’t think of a frame where I could start…
5 Quick And Dirty Photography DIY’s
Oct 27, 2014
Laya Gerlock
We’ve all had those moments when we prepare for a shoot and pack all of our equipment but on the back of our mind we…
Can DIY Modifiers Compete Against Pro Grade Modifiers?
Oct 15, 2014
Laya Gerlock
Last week I wrote about why you would want to do a DIY photography project, but can it match up to pro gear? Challenge… Accepted! This…
8 Reasons To Do A DIY Photography Project
Oct 7, 2014
Laya Gerlock
I started photography about 6 years ago. I was doing a 365 day project in flickr when I saw all the great strobist shots…
Use This Simple Technique To Create The Illusion Of Different Spaces Using Only One Light
Sep 28, 2014
Laya Gerlock
A few months back, I wrote an article on how to use everyday objects for outstanding backdrops. This post can be considered a part two of that…
Build a $300 Music Stand Triflector for $29
Sep 12, 2014
Laya Gerlock
I have always wanted to DIY my own triflector, but the problem was I didn’t even know where to start or what material to use. You’re…
Analyzing Light – How to Breakdown The Lighting Of A Photo
Sep 3, 2014
Laya Gerlock
Ever since I started photography I had a thing for lighting. Nowadays, every time I see a picture, I can’t help it but to analyze and…
Create High Speed Photography Multiple Exposure Photos With Miminal Gear
Aug 25, 2014
Laya Gerlock
You know those ads that have a bottle of soda and an edited splash on the sides, seems like they are the standard for light…
5 Different Setups To Nail A 2 Lights Product Shot
Aug 17, 2014
Laya Gerlock
There are a lot of things you can do with just 2 lights, actually, you can do some kicking products shots. Here are a few…