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$20 work light vs. $900 studio lighting: how does it stack up for food photography?
May 18, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
We all know how expensive photo gear is. Luckily, if you’re just starting out or you’re a poor photographer, there are plenty of DIY…
5 things you need to do before sharing your photos
Apr 4, 2018
Jake Hicks
If you can look beyond the painfully obvious click bait nature of the title for a moment, I promise you that the following 5 things…
Cheap DIY Photography Gear From the Dollar Store
Mar 30, 2018
JP Danko
I’m generally not a big fan of cheap Chinese crap, but there are occasionally exceptions, DIY photography gear being one of them. When it involves…
Using diffusion filters – LEE ‘Soft’ Filters 1 to 5 comparison test
Mar 14, 2018
Jake Hicks
I’ve used diffusion filters for years but rarely for their intended purpose. If you don’t know or haven’t heard of them, then diffusion filters are…
Five easy ways to use V-Flats in the studio
Mar 13, 2018
Chris Ord
V- Flats, screens, flags, boards, whatever you want to call them. They can be really inexpensive but have a huge value in portrait photography in…
Product photography lighting: how to make a cheap and lightweight DIY softbox
Mar 8, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
Product photography can be really creative and fun. We’ve often seen it related to interesting DIY solutions, such as the “IKEA lamp hack” or my…
Four DIY lighting setups to help lighting a scene for under $150
Feb 23, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
Along with buying camera gear, investing in lighting can cost you a lot of money. If you’re just starting out, it can all be a…
This crypto-art rose is the most valuable virtual art, sold for $1 million
Feb 21, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
While some of us still struggle to embrace the concept of cryptocurrencies, the others are taking a step forward and merging it with art. Artist…
Tips on lighting with single coloured gels when shooting with a Lensbaby
Dec 28, 2017
Jake Hicks
Often a scene can be visually confusing, especially if there are multiple colours and objects in focus that are fighting for our viewer’s attention. This…
What background should you use with coloured gels? Grey or white?
Dec 7, 2017
Jake Hicks
This is another one of those questions I get asked a lot: ‘Should I be using a white or grey background with coloured gels?’ As…