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    Biophotonic Human – Capturing a dream on camera

    Jan 29, 2024 John Aldred

    If there’s one genre out there that still holds a lot of visual secrets yet to be uncovered, for me, it has to be light…

    This photographer combined long exposure with flash for great effects

    Jan 14, 2024 John Aldred

    There is a lot of really good photography posted on social media these days. If we follow even a handful of photography groups, we’re inundated…

    Technical or creative photography? This is why you need both

    Jan 2, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Are you more of a creative photographer, leaning on visual beauty and your intuition when taking photos? Or do you care more about gear, specs, settings, and other more “technical” aspects of photography? In this video from Adorama, David Bergman discusses the limitations of being focused on just one of them. He breaks down the importance of both aspects, giving you examples for improving them and perfecting your skills.

    I matched the Sun and the Moon with a 400mm lens

    Dec 6, 2023 Eric Paré

    Created in Bolivia in 2023, these two images were made with the ambitious intention of having a diptych representing opposite moments, giant Sunset & giant…

    The slow death of creativity in modern photography

    Dec 1, 2023 Jake Hicks

    Is photography all the same today? What makes one image different from one another when not only technology allows us to rely on features that…

    5 ways to find inspiration when the weather is sad and grey

    Nov 30, 2023 Alex Baker

    I was browsing the subreddit for photography recently, and one particular question from a new photographer caught my eye. It was worded in an amusing…

    Custodians of time or tech enthusiast: It’s not about the gear

    Nov 17, 2023 A.B Watson

    If you care about gear, you might be missing the point of photography. While some argue that gear matters, I would say its significance is relative to your perspective. In truth, the moment, subject, and light are far more critical than the camera you use.

    202 photography quotes to inspire you in 2022

    Jan 1, 2022 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    “A picture is worth a thousand words” is the first sentence that springs to my mind when I think of photography-related quotes. And while I…

    Top ten mind-blowing photography projects of 2021

    Dec 28, 2021 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Like every year, our team at DIYP has seen plenty of wonderful photo projects throughout 2021. As we’re wrapping up the current year, it’s time…

    5 reasons why you’re not taking your camera out of your bag

    Sep 10, 2021 Alex Baker

    Have you ever gone somewhere expecting to take some amazing photos only to get there and be so uninspired you don’t even take your camera…