Tutorials

This 19-minute photography crash course has everything you need to break out of automatic modes on your camera

Nov 3, 2022 John Aldred

At some point, we were all beginners and there are new people coming to photography and buying their first DSLR or mirrorless camera every day….



How to create a vibrant portrait using simple full cover gelled lighting

Oct 27, 2022 Jake Hicks

Controlling gelled lights can be tricky. We all struggle with washed-out or even muddy colours occasionally and the core reason for this, is your coloured…



This is how I made these freaky AI selfies, and now you can too

Oct 25, 2022 Udi Tirosh

We have shared quite a few articles about AI and image generation recently. From art to deep fake to tool creation. Dall-E and Google’s Imagen…



The easiest way to balance flash with ambient light when shooting outdoors

Oct 14, 2022 Alex Baker

If you’ve been a predominantly natural light shooter then the prospect of adding a flash or strobe to your images could feel a little daunting….



Make your own DIY tilting mirror board reflector for just $33

Oct 11, 2022 Alex Baker

Here at DIYP we love DIY projects, hence the name! There are quite a few camera and filmmaking-related projects you can easily take on. They…



This is how to shoot and frame those new layered iPhone lock screen photos in iOS 16

Oct 10, 2022 John Aldred

The latest iPhone operating system, iOS 16, comes with a new lock screen feature. It’s a sort of layered overlay wallpaper that cuts out your…



How to create a perfect, risk free light painting circle

Oct 6, 2022 Gavin Hoey

A few months ago, I gave a masterclass about how to create colorful portraits. One of the setups was a unique portrait with a model…



5 Tips for Stunning Lens Flares

Sep 17, 2022 Chris Lin

A lens flare occurs when light reflects off the surface of a lens or other bright object and strikes the camera sensor. Lens flares typically…



Lighting Setup: Pastel Colored Light and Gobos

Sep 7, 2022 Jake Hicks

Ever since I started to use colored lighting, I’ve always battled with the issues that many of us face when combining multiple colors and if…



Improve your landscape images tenfold by using these storytelling tips

Sep 2, 2022 Alex Baker

“If you focus on this instead of getting the latest and the greatest camera gear,” says Mike Smith, “you will get so much better than…