By November it will be 2 years since I started writing for DIYP and and it’s time again to recap the best articles for the year plus some of last years plus I want to write how sharing what you know will help not just other photographers but will also help you as a photographer.
Ever since I started photography I have been sharing setup shots or how-tos on my flickr stream, and later I started doing my own workshops here in the Philippines, and continued sharing what I know. But ever since I started writing here it has been a whole new challenge and a whole new audience.
I love sharing what I know because first it helps a lot of beginners and even professional photographers around the world. From time to time I get some e-mails from across the world thanking me for sharing an article which takes the frustration away from all the trolls in the internet. It really feels good knowing that you helped someone in their craft just by sharing what you know. Second is the exposure you get for writing in an international blog which is also very helpful in marketing your business.
But the thing I love the most about sharing is this: By sharing everything I know, by the end of the day I am left with Nothing as an edge. Because you have shared what you know everyone knows your secret and can do what you do. This is the main challenge for me as a photographer, I love sharing everything I know because I am challenged to learn new stuff. I also teach photography I am also in the process of always learning new things, and trust me there are always new things to learn. So here is a recap of my best article for the year.
Three Ways To Photograph A Perfect Watch
In this article I show you three different ways and techniques on how you can photograph a watch, from shooting with one light with all sorts of DIY tricks, using an iPad and composite style on shooting a watch.
How To Shoot The Perfect Perfume Shot Using El Bokeh Wall
In this article how you can use the El Bokeh Wall to create perfume shots plus using a scrim to get gradient reflections on a reflective surface.
Dramatic Portrait Lighting Using Nothing But Lamps
My very first experience in off-camera lighting was using two desk lamps so after about 5 years into photography and knowing what I know I went back to using desk lamps but got a more interesting result.
The Pros And Cons Of Using Cheap China Brand Lights
Every since I started photography I have been using cheap china brand lights so I show here the Pro’s and Con’s of using this kinds of light.
Lighting Tutorial: Using 1 Speedlight And Recyclable Stuff From Around The House
A quick lighting technique using only 1 light and things you can find around the house.
The 5 Minutes, $1.50 Reflector And How To Use It
A DIY reflector that is quick and easy to use for your product shots!
How To Shoot Motorcycles Using Only One Speedlight
This year was the year I learned on how to do composite shots. I teach you in this article on how I used a speedlight and illustration board and composite to light a whole motorcycle.
How To Shoot The Perfect Shoe Splash
Another composite technique mixing shooting shoes and splashes.
6 Excuses Why You Don’t Improve In Photography And Why They Are Wrong
7 Single Flash Portraits Techniques That You Can Apply Right Now
Back to one light photography. Only have one speedlight? Then this article is right for you!
3 Lighting Setups (And 2 Tips) For Tasty Beverage Lighting
Another lighting technique for beverages.
How To “Create” Window Light
Didn’t do a lot of DIY’s this year, but I did one recently where I Made a window light.
Overcoming Creative Dry Spells And Where To Find Inspiration
Tips on where to find inspiration!
How To Create The Adidas Lighting Effect In Camera
I was inspired with the Adidas Football ad and it was the perfect time to use the lightblaster to create the lighting effect in camera.
Here is to another great year!
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