DIY
Telling a Story With Shaped Bokeh – Five Examples
We all love a photo that tells a story. In stories we talk about sub plots. Subplots can relate to the main plot and enrich…
The External Flash Power That Will Last Till Hell Freezes
UPDATE: IanW has a good point in the comments that flashes can go thermal on you. He is right. Pop to hard and too fast…
Protect Your Camera From Rain Using An Old Pair Of Rain Trousers
When it comes to protecting your camera from the elements we already know that a condom will go a great way. However, sometimes a more…
Create a Flat-Fold Light Tent Using Coroplast
Light tents (also called light boxes) are a great way to shoot a product. They eliminate harsh reflections and create appealing highlights. This specific light…
Two Flashes Are Better Than One + Simple DIY Multi-Flash Bracket Tutorial
I guess this should go without saying, but I am going to say it anyhow: two flashes are better than one. Now you must be…
Seven Easy DIY Projects To Super Ramp Your Photography Studio
We all love getting our hands dirty with studio lighting equipment. Here is everything you’ll need to get a studio going. All the modifiers are…
Low On Budget? Consider A Desk Lamp + Softbox
If you read this blog long enough, you know I am a big fan of small strobes. They are portable, relatively cheap, can squeeze some…
Fencing For Background
As many of you know, I moved to a new place a few months back. (And took down a ten ton wall when doing so)….
Getting a Handle on Your Compact Flash Cards
The following idea about making flash cards accessible to nails-challenged photographers is a guest post by Zaug one of the world’s leading “your own bokeh”…
Creative Gel Cheat Sheet + Giveaway
After reviewing the Rosco Strobist gel collection, I just had to take it for an intense spin. Since one of the main uses I see…





































