Raj Khepar Archives - DIY Photography

This is how to take epic action toy photos on a very tight budget

October 7, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments

Most of us won’t have the chance to take photos at the actual Star Wars movie set. But hey, that’s why we have action figures! With figurines and miniatures, we can create realistic action scenes and take some epic photos. And what’s more, we have an excuse to play with toys.

So, if you’re up for some action shots at your own home, Photographer Raj Khepar shares a bunch of ideas, tips, and tricks in his latest video. Follow them if you want to take epic toy photos on a very limited budget, mostly with the stuff you have lying around the house.

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How to make a DIY extension tube from a Pringles can

August 7, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments

Macro lenses can be pretty expensive, but luckily, there are several ways to shoot macro photos on a budget. You can turn any lens into a macro lens, and in this video, Raj Khepar will show you how to do it quickly and on the cheap with some help from a Pringles can.

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How to make a DIY phone macro lens from an old DVD player

August 5, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments

I pretty sure most of us have an old DVD player lying around and collecting dust. I know I do. Well, if you want to repurpose the outdated, broken or unused DVD player, photographer Raj Khepar will show you how to use one of its parts and make a DIY macro lens for your smartphone.

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How to build a DIY rain machine and shoot with it

January 24, 2019 by Raj Khepar 4 Comments

I’ve written about this project in the past, as I originally made the rain machine and shot with it in 2012, however we’ve now done it in video form! Hopefully it shows a little more detail about the construction and how I shot with it. I made this just for fun really, it rains enough here in the UK that you really don’t need a rain maker, but this allowed me the control of putting studio lights outside without getting electrocuted!

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How to take underwater photos for $50. In your own home

December 13, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic Leave a Comment

Shooting underwater can be complicated and expensive. But what if I told you that you can recreate the underwater look in your own home, for about $50? In his latest video, photographer Raj Khepar will show you a great DIY idea to shoot “fake underwater photos” on a budget.

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