DIY
This DIY USB camera features interchangeable lenses and sensors, and is completely open source
There aren’t too many cameras out there in the Open Source world. At least, not digital ones and certainly not digital ones with interchangeable lenses…
Turn one light into many and create fake window light sources using mirrors and gaffer tape
Mirrors are… well, they’re not really a modifier but they can certainly be used as one, so that’s what I’m going to refer to them…
This DIY digital picture frame lets friends send digital postcards from across the world
Digital picture frames aren’t exactly new technology. Put a bunch of images on an SD card, slot it in and they just cycle through them…
Use a wine cork to replace your tripod’s missing foot
There are plenty of home décor items you can make with wine corks. But how about using them for a simple DIY project as a…
How to make a 35mm film camera out of concrete
I’ve seen some pretty weird cameras during my days here at DIYP. Creative folks made them out of most random things: from a pineapple or…
I finally used my DIY UV box for making Van Dyke wet prints – Here’s my complete process
It’s been a little while since I built my UV Box but sometimes, life gets in the middle of our fun projects! Now, I’ve finally…
Photographer hacks his old phone to take film photos
I’m pretty sure all of us have at least one old phone collecting dust in the depths of some drawer. And to be fair, it’s…
How to build your own DIY acoustic panels to treat your room for recording audio
If you’ve ever tried shooting a video indoors where good sound is important, you’ve no doubt come across the issue of reverb. It’s the echo…
How to make a gorgeous DIY hand-painted backdrop
There is more than one way to make a custom backdrop for your photography. There is also more than one way to do it:…
This is this the most versatile thing in a photo studio?
What is the most versatile item in your studio? Is it your camera that can take photos and video? Or maybe your laptop you use…






































