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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...
I finally used my DIY UV box for making Van Dyke wet prints – Here’s my complete process
Luigi Barbano
It’s been a little while since I built my UV Box but sometimes, life gets in the middle of our fun projects! Now, I’ve finally...
How to shoot a clean and simple coloured fill portrait in the studio
Jake Hicks
Sometimes you just want a clean and quick setup to start a shoot off the right way. Sure, you may have a ton of creative...
Stop obsessing over the latest lenses – It’s probably the least important part of shooting a photo
Josh Wells
A good photography practice should consider all elements in the creation of an image, from technique and lighting to mastery of gear and employment of...
Canon EOS R3: The art of moving forward
Blair Bunting
The tracks begin to ring. I listen closely with the engine roaring louder and louder as each second passes and ready my camera…my finger resting...
I built a Frankenstein large format wet plate camera from scratch for photographing ghosts
Markus Hofstätter
Corrine at Corrine West Photography booked a wet plate workshop with me before the pandemic started. Two years later we were finally able to do...
The importance of teaming up with other photographers in your photo walks
Jefferson Graham
Amy Joseph, who has a small gallery in tiny Pismo Beach, California, agreed to go on a photoshoot with me of her amazingly photogenic coastal town...
How to clean up San Francisco from camera thefts
Jefferson Graham
If you missed the explosive report by KGO-TV reporter Dan Noyes on the theft epidemic in San Francisco, I want to both share his stories,...
Lighting setup: Indoor swimwear shoot
Jake Hicks
Shooting swimwear outside in natural light is nearly always the best solution, after all, the bright, crisp sunshine is an easy-win when it comes to...
Make your own DIY trekpak for under $20
Ariel Estulin
The Trekpak Case Divider System is a beautiful piece of design. It’s simple, it’s clean, and most importantly, you can switch up your configuration to your...