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    Natural Light Photography – Not Just For Uncle Bob and Moms on Maternity Leave Any More
    May 22, 2014 JP Danko

    I will admit that I am a little snobby when it comes to anyone who proclaims to be a “natural light photographer”.  To me “natural…

    Using Cheap Wallpaper As Backgrounds For Professional Looking Product Shots
    May 21, 2014 Laya Gerlock

    The backgrounds we use for our shots make a big difference in the final photo. I have covered quite a few options before, all are…

    Making Sense of Your Flash’s Guide Number
    May 20, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    If you’ve been reading my posts here at DIY Photography for a while, you probably already know that I generally don’t spend too much time…

    Run And Gun Video Rig For $180
    May 20, 2014 Udi Tirosh

    I am doing a lot of self hosted videos, and while I love doing those videos, up until now there were two things about them…

    A Quick And Dirty Fun Black And White Portrait Collage Tutorial
    May 19, 2014 Laya Gerlock

    I seldom do black and white shots but my girlfriend found a shot in the internet of Chris Hemsworth (I know, I know….) and I needed…

    Copying Large Video File Across Devices/Drives? This Is How To Make Sure You Don’t Goof Up
    May 11, 2014 Guest Author

    Whether your are a professional photographer or an aspiring photo enthusiast a day will come, when you will need to transfer all your valuable multimedia…

    How To Build A Room Sized Camera Obscura (+ Timelapse)
    May 10, 2014 Guest Author

    We heard how dangerous it could get outdoors with all the traffic-crossings, pollen, rays of UV and so on, so we decided to stay inside…

    15 Awesome Food Photography Tips
    May 9, 2014 Jeff Guyer

    Of all the types of things I photograph, shooting food probably comes the closest to being a full-blown DIY project. There’s a lot going on–…

    3 (+1) DIY Backdrops That You Find Right At Home
    May 7, 2014 Laya Gerlock

    When I started photography I was very interested in learning everything I can about studio photography. Obviously, I didn’t have a studio back then, so…

    There Goes Your Workday: Toronto Star Photojournalists Show Us How They Get Their Shots
    May 6, 2014 Maaz Khan

    Three nights ago, the Houston Rockets were taken out of the NBA Playoffs after Damian Lillard made a layup with 0.9 seconds left in the…