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Publishing a photo book part three: Independent publishers

Polly Gaillard
There are three avenues for publishing a photobook — traditional publishers, independent publishers (also known as indie presses), and self-publishing. This article will take a deep dive into indie presses....

How to make two DIY foldable V-flats for $150

Jake Hicks
I’ve used poly-boards, bounce-boards, and even white sheets and white walls as lighting modifiers to soften the light in the past, but arguably the quickest...

Publishing a photo book part two: Traditional publishers

Polly Gaillard
Large traditional photobook publishers are highly selective in their choices of what photography books they publish. They must carefully consider the artist’s reputation and the project’s marketability...

Publishing a photo book part one: The basics

Polly Gaillard
The number of photobook publishing companies has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Before 1999, there were approximately 92 presses compared to over 480...

Fujifilm X-H2S: Detailed first impressions

Michael Sladek
The Fujifilm X-H2S has many new and vastly improved features and capabilities, all in a package that’s different than the X-T lineup of cameras with...

How to use a ring light with colourful backdrops for amazing portraits

Jake Hicks
I share a lot of lighting setups on here and every time I do, not only am I trying to share something unique, but I’m...

I couldn’t find a weatherproof enclosure for a USB power bank on the Internet, so I made my own

David Hancocks
Modern action cameras are a useful tool for a photographer in that they are compact, robust and weather resistant. However, adventurous users quickly find that...

My first impressions of the Fujifilm 50mm f/2

Jamie Chance
Following my recent controversial dilemma on the future of my Fujifilm 56mm f/1.2, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to test out both...

My perfect portable setup for the traveling retoucher or photographer

Pratik Naik
Technology has really evolved in a way that has made it possible for people to work more efficiently on the go. I used to remember...

Is microcontrast your favourite photography blogger’s favourite myth?

Josh Wells
I write a series called the Glossary of Photographer’s Woo over on Medium, and am delighted to be here on DIY Photography to talk about...