Tutorials
Build A Huge Grid From Gaffers Tape
If I recall correctly, it was Archimedes who said “Give me enough gaff tape and I will move the world“. So we are not going…
On Assignment: Girls Basketball Team
About two weeks ago I was invited to shoot a local ladies basket ball group for their yearly calendar. They are called Elizur Yavne and…
Build a Collapsible DIY Macro Studio With Popup Laundry-Bag
Portable light box comes in handy for most product photography work. We did feature a cardboard light tent way back, but it was not collapsible….
Steel Wool Light Painting Can Be Bad For Your Lens
One of the best ways to make interesting light painting is to get a piece of steel wool on a string and spin it around…
Use a DIY Super Clamp For Shooting in Confined Spaces
If you ever had to shoot in a confined space you know that getting your light in the place can be challenging .Limited space, cabinets…
Light Painting Is All About Cute Girls Throwing Beads
If you thought that the physics behind light painting involves photon accumulation, advanced sensor technology and high end buffer management, you have it all wrong….
Build A Super Long TTL Cord Using Ethernet Cables
A while back we posted a guide that shows how to build a TTL cord extender using Cat 5e Ethernet cables and plugs. YouTube member…
Quicky: Fun & Easy Macro Filter With PVC and Magnifying Glass
For about three years I used a Nikon Coolpix and enjoyed taking photos of snowflakes in the winter. I struggled with the autofocus, so I…
Overkill: Use an Old Pacemaker To Control Delay In A Drop Shot
I’ve seen some crazy setups for high speed photography utilizing all sorts of weird parts. There is even a system that will turn the lights…
Super High Speed Footage Of A 60D Exposure Cycle
Our buddy Destin from Smarter Every Day is about to have a new baby, but seconds before rushing to the hospital, he shares a neat…





































