Inspiration
This frame rate comparison shows why you shouldn’t just shoot everything at 120fps
Aug 26, 2021
John Aldred
With the influx of new cameras these days capable of shooting 120fps and even faster, it’s natural that many of us acquiring such a camera…
The story of Polaroid: From empire to bankruptcy and back again
Aug 26, 2021
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Polaroid was the first manufacturer of instant cameras and film. They were so popular that we tend to call every instant camera “a Polaroid” even…
Five things we can learn from cinematic lighting
Aug 25, 2021
Jake Hicks
One of the bigger personal projects I’ve been working on recently is my Cinematic Studio Lighting course. During the process of writing the accompanying notes…
These aerial photos and video offer a jaw-dropping view of the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano
Aug 25, 2021
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
You’ve met Dr. Kah-Wai Lin here on DIYP through his icy photos that could make you fall in love with winter. This time, this incredible photographer…
Use this simple two-light setup for gorgeous and consistent portrait lighting
Aug 24, 2021
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When shooting portraits in a studio with artificial lighting, the possibilities are endless. But if you’re looking for something simple, beginner-friendly, yet very effective, look…
Photo of a kitchen court hearing wins the Our Times – Pandemic Perspectives contest
Aug 23, 2021
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The coronavirus pandemic has turned our world upside down. We’re living in probably the weirdest times in recent history, and International Photography Awards (IPA) has…
Blender for photographers – Compositing photography with CG elements
Aug 20, 2021
Nicolas Ramirez
I started in photography as a stepping stone into digital art. As with most photographers, I started taking pictures of everyone and everything. It was…
This DIY large format digital camera obscura shoots the most beautiful photographs
Aug 19, 2021
John Aldred
The lure of large format photography attracts many. Relatively few can justify the cost of pursuing it, though. Even 4×5 sheet film gets pretty expensive,…
This watch is like a stylish TLR camera for your wrist
Aug 19, 2021
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Perhaps you remember these gorgeous lens-inspired watches from TACS. The Japanese brand has done it again, this time creating Automatic Twin Lens. It’s an elegant…
Seven simple Lightroom tips every new photographer must know
Aug 16, 2021
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I remember when I started shooting RAW and discovered Lightroom back in 2011. I was thrilled and overwhelmed by all the possibilities that were suddenly…