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Bored in isolation? You can create this papercraft Olympus E-M10 Mark III

May 14, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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I haven’t been too creative ever since the coronavirus madness began. But I’ve found that making all sorts of crafts is a great way to spend time. If you’re feeling the same, here’s a perfect pastime activity: you can make a paper replica of the Olympus E-M10 Mark III.

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How to create gorgeous abstract images with some paper and lights

Apr 8, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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I find it amazing that so many “everyday objects” can be used to create fantastic photos. If you’re at home these days, Ben from Adaptalux has a perfect photo idea for you. All you need is some paper and some lights, and you can create an infinite number of abstract macro photos.

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New OK Go video features 567 perfectly synchronized printers

Nov 28, 2017 by Dunja Djudjic 12 Comments
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American band OK Go are well known for their creative and boundary-pushing music videos. And now, they did it again. Their latest video features 567 perfectly computer printers and a whole lot of colorful paper. The wall of printers creates mesmerizing visualizations, and it’s described as “the world’s first paper mapping.”

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Everything you need to know about paper backdrops with 2 money saving DIYP tips

Sep 6, 2017 by John Aldred 7 Comments
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Choosing a backdrop for use in the studio largely comes down to personal preference. I rarely shoot in the studio, so I tend to go with cloth backdrops. For those who do it regularly, though, paper is the optimum choice. In terms of cost and ease of use, there’s really nothing out there that beats it. But some people get put off using paper, for one reason or another. Mostly due to a simple lack of knowledge.

In this video, photographer Joe Edelman tells us everything we need to know about working with seamless paper backdrops. Which to buy, how to store them, how to use them, how to make them last longer, and finally a couple of DIY tips to save you some money.

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Idea is bigger than gear: photographer uses paper cutouts to transform famous landmarks

Mar 29, 2017 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments
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Photographing famous landmarks is something most of us do when we travel. It’s always a nice memory, but honestly speaking – it’s hard to make these photos original. But British photographer Rich McCor (or Paper Boyo) has found a way to do it. His photos of landmarks are definitely unique, yet the solution he found is stunningly simple.

Rich uses black paper cutouts and transforms the landmarks into something completely new. In his photos, Big Ben becomes a wrist watch, London Eye is a bicycle wheel, and Arc de Triomphe transforms into a Lego figurine. He gives something so familiar a whole new context and it’s really fun to see the transformation.

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How a few pieces of paper helped me recover more detail in my pictures.

Feb 12, 2017 by Joseph Parry 4 Comments
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I am aiming this week at those of you first getting into photography and looking for a budget friendly way of improving your photos!

You see, this week I’m giving some love back to the age old concept of “The best camera is the one you have with you”. By that token, the best reflector is the one you have with you! So what’s small, reflective, portable and weighs less than a feather (A large one)?

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Photographers create amazing scenes out of nothing but paper

May 9, 2016 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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With some regularity, I see people posting on Facebook or photography forums asking for ideas on what they can shoot in their home for when they’re unable to get outside and shoot.

The work of Amsterdam based duo Adrian Woods and Gidi Van Maarseveen, certainly gives us some inspiration for such times.  In their latest project, commissioned by Quote Magazine, Adrian & Gidi created a VanDutch boat heading into rough waters, and made the entire scene using nothing but paper.

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The end of an era: Fujifilm kills off FP-100C, the last of its instant peel-apart paper

Feb 29, 2016 by Gannon Burgett Add Comment
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Today is a sad day, ladies and gentlemen. Fufjifilm has announced it is officially killing off FP–100C, the last of its instant photography peel-apart paper.[Read More…]

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This 6mm thin camera fits inside your wallet

Jan 4, 2016 by Gannon Burgett Add Comment
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Cameras have been getting smaller and smaller with each passing year. This particular one might just take the cake though–at least in the thinness category.

Meet the Paper Retro Camera, a 6mm thin cardboard camera that’s fully capable of capturing 1.3-megapixel stills, 720p video and audio.[Read More…]

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Photographer Crafts Elaborate and Funny Photo Sets From Paper

Jun 27, 2015 by Allen Mowery 1 Comment
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There is absolutely nothing that says you have to stop playing with paper and scissors when you become an adult. I mean, heck, you can now legally buy your own scissors, so why not!

Adriana Napolitano is pretty much the Edward Scissorhands of set design. “I started to create sets for stop motion videos,” she says. “I always loved to create stuff with my hands. I think it’s a family thing.” But, regardless of her genetic predisposition, Adriana truly has a natural talent for creative flare. So, when her boyfriend, who is a photographer, started teaching her more about lighting and how to best capture her projects, she set about developing a portraits series with elaborate props and costumes – all made out of paper.
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Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

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Dunja Djudjic: from diyphotography.netDunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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