still life photography

How To Shoot a Perfect Watch using only an iPad

Nov 26, 2014 Laya Gerlock

Last week, I wrote an article about shooting a watch using only one light, and I promised to write a Part 2 of this series on…



Shooting a Commercial Image With Trash and Walmart Gear

Nov 11, 2014 Allen Mowery

The heart of DIYP is about creating much from little, using what is on-hand or can be cheaply fashioned to achieve quality results. That is…



How To Shoot A Watch Using One Light And All The DIY Gear In The World

Nov 10, 2014 Laya Gerlock

I’ve never been a fan of watches, normally I just use my cellphone if I need to check the time. My girlfriend, on the other hand,…



What’s Better For Shooting Splashes, Milk Or Elmer’s Glue?

Sep 4, 2014 Udi Tirosh

If you’ve had any experience with shooting liquids, you know that there are some tricks for enhancing the shape of the drop. Some additives will…



Create High Speed Photography Multiple Exposure Photos With Miminal Gear

Aug 25, 2014 Laya Gerlock

You know those ads that have a bottle of soda and an edited splash on the sides, seems like they are the standard for light…



Can A Strobe Stop The Action? Profoto D1 Air, Elinchrom BRX500, Photogenic And Broncolor Compared

Aug 6, 2014 Udi Tirosh

If you are planning on shooting water splashes* one of your primary concerns is flash duration. Usually when shooting high speed, you set your camera…



The Comprehensive And Contemplative Guide On Creating Magical Smoke Composites

Jun 24, 2014 Guest Author

There is an old song that says that no good story ever started with the words “No Good Story Ever Starts With Drinking Tea [Watch…



Hone Your Photography Skills By Photographing Your Bathroom

Apr 23, 2014 Laya Gerlock

For some weird reason I always think about the articles I’m going to write when I’m taking a shower. So last week I thought about…