nsfw Archives - DIY Photography

How to create studio lighting setup for these futuristic neon portraits [mildly NSFW]

Jun 20, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment

When you start using artificial lighting, it’s like a door to a whole new world opens up in front of you. There are so many different looks that you can achieve by just playing with the lights and their color, position, and intensity.

If you’d like to add some color to your portrait, gels are your “weapon of choice.” Mexican photographer Edgar Salgado gladly uses them in his work, and he shared with us his setup for two-colored portraits that look like they come from a future… Or a synthwave album.

People ask you to lower your prices? Sing them this song [NSFW]

Apr 18, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments

If you’re a photographer, chances are people have asked you to take photos of them. No, not for the full price of your service, because “you’re too expensive.” Or even better, they want it done “for exposure,” or because you’re friends and “you own that big fancy camera.”

Well, the next time this happens, we have a song for you. It was written and performed by Laura Jane Barnes (Woah Dude) of Simply Crochet, and it’s meant for all artists and creatives selling either their work or their skills.

Flickr now limits NSFW photos to paying members only

Mar 18, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments

Since it was acquired by SmugMug, Flickr has undergone a bunch of changes. In my opinion, mainly positive ones. The company has now announced another big change – and I’m not sure how to feel about it.

From now on, the ability to share restricted and moderate content will be reserved for Flickr Pro members only. In other words, if you share NSFW work that would be banned from other platforms, you’re welcome on Flickr, but only if you pay.

This marvelous self-portrait project celebrates women all over the world [mildly NSFW]

Mar 17, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic Leave a Comment

March is Women’s History Month when we’ve been celebrating women and their accomplishments, power, and energy. We are hearing the stories they have to tell, and The Luupe encourages women to tell them through photography.

Self-Portraits by Women is a project The Luupe started to honor and celebrate women. It’s a collection of wonderful self-portraits, but also some incredible stories that follow them.

Leica Women Foto Project announces its powerful 2022 winners

Mar 16, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Leica announced the three winners of the annual Leica Women Foto Project Award. Like every year, this contest is a part of Leica’s initiative to expand diverse representation in the photography industry, to include all perspectives, and to empower women. And just like in previous contests, the winning images are thought-provoking and powerful in 2022, too.

Photographer travels across the US to take intimate photos of people and their bedrooms [mildly NSFW]

Dec 20, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Leave a Comment

I can hardly imagine a place more versatile than my bedroom. It’s a place of rest, sleep, mental recharge; a place for reading, writing, lazy mornings, cuddles, and so much more. Photographer Barbara Peacock recognizes the intimacy and meaning of one’s bedroom, so she started a project that’s all about it. For the past six years, she has traveled all over the US capturing the essence of people and their bedrooms in a stunning series of photos she named American Bedroom.

2021 BIFA photo contest winner warns us of the dangers of propaganda [mildly NSFW]

Dec 3, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Leave a Comment

Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) has announced its 2021 winners, and it includes magnificent images across different categories and from all over the world. This year’s overall winner is Svetlana Melik-Nubarov, and her work sure is thought-provoking. In the series titled Our Past, she reflects on the dangers of propaganda often imposed from early childhood.

Instagram removes Almodóvar’s “Parallel Mothers” movie poster due to a lactating nipple [NSFW]

Aug 12, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 8 Comments

One of many double standards oddities of Instagram is that it doesn’t allow nipples, but only if they’re female. Not even a famous movie director like Pedro Almodóvar can’t post a female nipple on the platform. After sharing a poster for his new movie Parallel Mothers, the director had it removed “because it violated Instagram’s nudity standards.” But did it really?

The healing power of self-portraits [slightly NSFW]

Apr 5, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 5 Comments

Taking self-portraits is a great way to get to know photography, but also to get to know yourself. But also, it helps you in the process of emotional healing after a trauma or during a rough period of your life. In his latest video, photographer Sean Tucker talks about the healing power of self-portraits and how they’ve helped him get through a crisis. And if you’re having a rough time right now, I strongly suggest that you watch it.

Leica publishes thought-provoking winning photos of 2021 Women Foto Project Award

Mar 8, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Leave a Comment

Today is the perfect day to celebrate women and remind ourselves how amazing we are. So, today is also a perfect day to share some work from female photographers. The second annual Leica Women Foto Project Award has just announced its winners, and we share their beautiful photos with you.

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