DIY Photography

DIY Photo Ornament

The holidays are just around the corner. As opposed to running around like crazy trying to find the perfect gift, why not just make one for your friends and family! Learn how to create a keepsake photo ornament today!

Published by mistyfaucheux (14231 pts) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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How To Make a DIY Beanbag "Tripod"

There are nearly as many solutions to camera shake as there are camera users. The "beanpod" with its inherent flexibility and stability is one of them, being easy to make and even easier to use. Here's an article on how to make your own.

Published by allychevalier (14652 pts) on Sep 28, 2009 to
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DIY Color Flash

Color is a powerful tool in photographer, and one of the most direct ways to manipulate it is with a little help from your flash. This article outlines how to make your own custom DIY color flash diffuser.

Published by allychevalier (14652 pts) on Sep 15, 2009 to
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How To Make A DIY Polarized Filter

Few filters in the photographic arsenal get as much use as a polarized filter – but just because you got yourself a camera doesn't mean that you can necessarily afford one. This article outlines how to make yourself a basic polarized filter out of many materials, from 3D glasses to LCD screens.

Published by allychevalier (14652 pts) on Sep 2, 2009 to
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How to Make Your Pictures Look Soft with a DIY Photo Filter

It's easy and cheap to make your own soft focus lens filter for your digital camera, and the results will be better than using a standard image or faking a soft focus look with photo editing software.

Published by Steve Graham (4536 pts) on Aug 20, 2009 to
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DIY Filter Mounts

One of the trickiest things about DIY filters is having some sort of mechanism to attach the filter to your camera. This article outlines a variety of ways to make filter holders, from reusing old camera parts to standard household materials.

Published by allychevalier (14652 pts) on Aug 19, 2009 to
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DIY Star Filter

Star filters can add that little extra something to your night photography shoots, that starry twinkle of the lights... but for many, 20$+ is a bit much for a cool toy. This article outlines how to make your quick, cheap & easy DIY star filter out of materials lying around the house.

Published by allychevalier (14652 pts) on Aug 19, 2009 to
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DIY UV Pass Lens for UV Photography

Want to try out UV photography, but scared away by the prospect of lenses that cost thousands of dollars? There's a cheap and easy DIY approach that will get you the filter you need for a fraction of the cost. Here's how.

Published by allychevalier (14652 pts) on Aug 8, 2009 to
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How to Make a Photo Quilt

A photo quilt, also known as a picture quilt or a memory quilt, makes one of the most loving and personalized gifts for friends and family. It's also a wonderful way to permanently embed our most loving memories in a usable and practical fashion. Learn how to make your own personalized photo quilt.

Published by Jitesh (4000 pts) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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DIY Custom Color Filters

The ability to create custom color filters for your camera can greatly expand what you can do with a camera alone, without the aid of photo editing software. This article provides a guide on how to make your own cheap and easy DIY color filters, either for use with the lens or flash.

Published by allychevalier (14652 pts) on Jul 29, 2009 to
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