outdoor photography

The Paradox of Instagram

Jan 17, 2017 Michael Clark

Without a doubt, Instagram is one of the most exciting social media platforms anywhere. It is now ranked the number two most active social media…



My experience shooting in extreme cold. (well below zero Fahrenheit)

Dec 19, 2016 Evan Pak

I know that for a lot of people, the cold keeps them inside, but it can be really rewarding to go out in the bitter…



Five tips for shooting winning Urban Landscapes

Dec 16, 2016 Eric Kim

I consider “urban landscapes” as a sub-genre of street photography. But it is tricky — what differentiates a great “urban landscape” from just a snapshot…



Overpowering the sun; Shooting outdoor flash portraits in harsh bright sunlight

Sep 12, 2016 John Aldred

At some point or another, anybody who shoots portraits is going to need to shoot outdoors in bright sunlight. Even if you actively try to…



Inside a Photographer’s Brain Prior to an Outdoor Session (aka: Anxiety)

Jul 9, 2015 Missy Mwac

The Day Before An Outdoor Session Let me check the weather report Uh-oh. The weather guy said chance of rain and wind tomorrow I’m not…



How To Create The Perfect Milk Splash Outdoor

Jun 21, 2015 Laya Gerlock

I have been writing for DIYP for over a year now, and I can’t believe I haven’t written an article on how to create milk…



Winter is Coming – So Here’s Some Winter Photography Inspiration

Nov 20, 2014 JP Danko

In order to celebrate the unholy amount of snow that just fell on my neighbors in Buffalo and Western New York (how does two meters…



Pentax 645Z Announced – It’s a Beast!

Apr 15, 2014 Maaz Khan

Pentax is one of the only few camera companies out there that still produces and manufactures medium-format cameras. Today they they’re announcing their newest medium-format…



Capture The Moment Photography Does Exist!

Jan 9, 2014 JP Danko

I’m not big on “capture the moment”.  It just sounds so lame and cliché – accidental even.  Plus the whole idea of capturing the moment…