Inspiration
It took seven cameras and two years to create this stunning video of total solar eclipse
Jun 12, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
In August 2017, millions of people observed and admired a total solar eclipse. Many of them filmed and photographed it, too. In 2019, videos photos…
Why you should delete photos to remember precious moments
Jun 12, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
We all love taking photos. After all, that’s what brought us together here on DIYP, right? Photographing important moments makes us keep them remember them…
What shooting film taught me about black and white images
Jun 11, 2019
Ellie Cotton
Clients often ask whether they can have their photos in black & white. My reply is always that I’ll do black and white versions in…
Six more reasons why I don’t shoot at fan conventions
Jun 11, 2019
Rob Swackhamer
Last year I had written an article about why I don’t shoot at conventions. A lot of it was for logistical reasons (not enough space,…
Why I’ll never be a wedding photographer
Jun 11, 2019
Clare Harding
I have seen so many posts across various websites and facebook groups this week all centred around one theme – wedding photography. Wedding season is…
Seven unexpected tips for better landscape photography
Jun 10, 2019
Christian Hoiberg
Let’s face it. Half the articles sharing “the top tips” for you to capture better landscape images are rather generic. Sure, straightening the horizon and…
Why constantly learning new things will make you a better photographer
Jun 10, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Every form of art requires constant improving and learning new things, and photography is no exception. But improving as a photographer doesn’t only mean learning…
Shooting water droplet refractions for magical macro photos
Jun 9, 2019
Don Komarechka
Like tiny crystal balls, water droplets can add a magical element to macro photographs. There are a number of moving parts to consider, but the…
Watch: Photographer nukes camera by opening a collapsible reflector
Jun 7, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Some photographic accidents are lucky and end up in fantastic images. Sadly, way more of them just end up in broken gear. This photographer knocked…
“Shazam for nature” identifies plants and animals in your photos, and it’s free!
Jun 7, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
For all of you who enjoy photographing nature, or just learning more about it, iNaturalist has launched a pretty awesome app. Seek helps you identify…