Inspiration
How photographer gave his model wings using light painting
Nov 22, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re into light painting, chances are you’re following Zach Smidt’s work. We’ve featured his photos before, and recently, one of his stunning shots especially…
8 location scouting tips from a pro location manager
Nov 22, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
No matter if you’re shooting photos or videos out of the studio, location scouting is one of the essential steps. Ted Sim from Aputure meets…
Ugly places, pretty photos: a photoshoot at Lowe’s
Nov 22, 2017
Jenna Martin
A few weeks ago, a model friend of mine, Rachelle Kathleen, and I were planning to meet for a fun little photo shoot. Instead of searching…
Bus has the perfect timing for photobombing a shot of a lifetime
Nov 21, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Photobombing can end up with some hilarious photos and videos. However, if it ruins your once-in-a-lifetime shot, I don’t think you’d feel like laughing. This…
Photographer creates outstanding Renaissance inspired portraits with his daughter
Nov 20, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
It’s not unusual for photographers to be inspired by other types of art. Melbourne-based photographer Bill Gekas draws inspiration from the Old Master painters like…
The secret to filming fast moving objects at 25 million frames per second is mirrors
Nov 20, 2017
John Aldred
As much as I love going out and using gear and creating stuff with it, I can’t help but get excited about the geeky technical…
Photographer Spotlight: Q&A With Peter Hoang – Rock Climbing and Adventure Photography
Nov 18, 2017
JP Danko
Every once in a while you come across a photographer who’s work really speaks to you personally. It might be the subject matter, artistic skill,…
Thoughts on photographing “other women”
Nov 17, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
This topic may not be strictly related to photography. But, deals with an important aspect of our lives photography can affect – relationships. If you’re…
The entire start to finish process to make ultra large format wet plate photographs
Nov 16, 2017
John Aldred
Despite picking up a little in popularity in the last year or two, wet plate photography is still quite an alien process to many photographers….
Dear photographers, this is when you should NOT take photos
Nov 16, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
All of us DIYP writers and readers are photographers and/or filmmakers, right? So, why on Earth would we ever want to stop capturing the world…