DIY
How to build a DIY rain machine and shoot with it
I’ve written about this project in the past, as I originally made the rain machine and shot with it in 2012, however we’ve now done…
This photographer creates wet plate ambrotypes with a 16×20 camera he built himself
Photographer Giles Clement has performed some interesting experiments, such as mounting a large format camera to a drone. He also made his own 16×20 camera,…
Experimenting with photogrammetry at home
This is going to be a long one… Photogrammetry is my hobby for the last couple of years. My first try was a small wooden Piggy from…
How to build your own DIY teleprompter for less than $10
I’ve been following The King of Random on YouTube for a few years now. Most of the stuff they do on there is, as the…
This DIY medium format camera shoots both 110mm and pinhole lenses
Sometimes, you come across a DIY film camera that’s just beautiful in its simplicity. The LIMES 120 is one such camera. Made from an old…
How to clean your lens with a candle, a spoon and a lens cleaning cloth
If you use a lens pen, you’ve noticed that its felt tip is covered in black powder. It’s great against fingertips and other greasy residue,…
How to make & use a single DIY globe modifier for simple, stunning portraits
It’s not often I get to shoot very simple, clean white light shots, but in a recent shoot the model asked if she could get…
How to save $50 on a Seagate Barracuda 8TB drive while completely voiding its warranty
If you need to get an 8TB disk and fancy a Seagate, we have a way for you to save $50 per drive, while getting…
Give your Sony A7III “vlogging mode” with this totally warranty-voiding DIY hack
Just to make it clear from the go, this will void any warranty you have with your camera should you try this. But, I think…
How to make a DIY portable product photography booth for under $10
If you need a light tent you can easily carry anywhere, Adam Rahn of DroiMedia has a fantastic DIY solution. In this video, he shows…


































