DIY
Attach Your Camera To…. Anything
It is not a secret that I am a big fan of using 1/4″ bolts on just about anything to create ad-hoc tripods. However, this…
Get Your Flash 100% On Axis With Umbrella
OK, So if you look at the title and say ??@?#?$%%$@, it’s time for a little umbrella-holder intro. Umbrella holder AKA umbrella swivel is a…
Four Things You Can Do With Gels Plus A Photogels Bonus
Our friend Mason over at photogels.com is giving a 15% discount for gel packs for DIYP readers. If you wonder what Gels are good for,…
Voice Activated Lightstands
There are times when setting up for a shot is not an option. Take the annual family gathering picnic for example. 8 adults, 6 kids…
Endeavours Of A New Studio
Well, actually, the right title for this one should be “Endeavors Of A New Home”, since I am building a whole home and not just…
43 Photography Hacks, Mods And DIY Projects
My gift to you readers for DIYP 3rd Year Aniversarry – 43 Photography Hacks, Mods And DIY Projects. (And some shameless self promotion) Light Modifiers…
Oh, V Cards
The following guest is written by Matt Haines (site, blog, Flickr). After surfing his awesome Flickr stream, I asked him if he’d like to share…
Flood The Pool With DIY
I love the DIYP flickr pool. It is a place I go to relax, to learn, to share. The discussions that are going on there…
Empower Yourself On Location (Or Two Portable Power Packs)
I used to love a good what do you get when you cross jokes. I still do. What do you get when you cross a…
Cold Halogen Lights
When I just started exploring artificial lighting, I had no strobes. I had no light stands and had no nothing. Yea, when I was your…






































