Tutorials
On Assignment – Smeared
If you are tuned to DIYPs twitter and facebook accounts you know that something big is coming on May. We are diligently making preparations. We…
Super Easy Macro Lighting Using a Pringles Can
I would imagine that after yesterday’s killer tutorial you’d want something simple. Well, here it is: A super easy macro lighting modifier. Ok, you got…
Build An Amazing Super Versatile DIY Time Lapse Dolly
I was literally screaming with joy when Derek Mellott (you know Derek, he likes Barbeque and time lapse movies) showed me his latest Time Lapse…
Quick Tip: Make Your Strobe Shine With Toothpaste
Here is a quick one, that I think has not been around the yet. After using your strobe for a while, the plastic top will…
Light Painting: People On Magical Fire
Here’s a light painting trick you can do on the cheap that yields a neat result. And besides…Who doesn’t want to look like a super…
Use A Cheapo Inflatable Wheel To Create Wonderful Camera Tossing Pictures
We all love a good camera toss. Yes we do. What we don’t love is broken cameras. On the floor crushed to smithereens. You can…
Built Your Photography Travel Dream Case
I just love this project by Joris van den Heuvel. It is an exemplary project of following a larger skeleton for making just about any…
The Ultimate Guide To Managing Batteries On Location
If you’re using strobes, pocket wizards, remotes, or RC cars, you are probably using AA batteries. Those are small little wonders of energy. Here is…
Shooting The Wettest Band You’ll Ever See
Photographer Benjamin Von Wong sent over a couple of vids showing how he shot Triggered Response, A rock band from Montreal. To go with the…
Amazon Loves Canon Better?
I just stumbled the weirdest behavioral on Amazon. Wondered if anyone can shed some light on this? If you go to the Canon 580EX II…








































