Inspired by the Glimmerglass and Pro Mist filters, I wanted to create my own. So one day I was looking at glitter and wondered how it would look if it was over a lens. That's how I began exploring how to make my own lens filter.
Here's the issue: modern lenses are too clean and too boring. So how do we spice it up a bit? By messing around and embracing a bit of DIY creative freedom. . thephoblographer.com
Thermal cameras are expensive. They can cost anywhere between a few hundred to a few thousand dollars to buy and can cost $50 a day to rent. So why not just build one for around $100? As published on the Raspberry Pi blog, DIY-er Tom Shaffner wanted to check his house with an infrared camera […] petapixel.com »
2021-03-25 20:41
The world of macro photography is full of fascinating subjects, but eyes and irises have got to be among the most mesmerizing ones. As with most captivating subjects, capturing it can be quite a challenge. petapixel.com »
2021-01-04 19:12
If you’re a film photographer who likes to go the do-it-yourself rather than store-bought route, here’s a fun little tutorial for you. In this 3-minute Darkroom Magic episode by the George Eastman Museum, Historic Process Specialist Nick Brandreth shows how you can make your own photo paper developer at home from scratch. First you’ll need […] petapixel.com »
2020-12-22 21:47
While you’re stuck at home, why not try out some cool photography science experiments? In this short 5-minute video, the George Eastman Museum shows you how to make your own photographic prints using salt. petapixel.com »
2020-12-15 01:21
Just as we are all different, all birds and animals are different as well. They all have their habits, characteristics, and talents. We can recognize that not only is every species different, but also every individual. boredpanda.com »
2020-02-18 19:57
When Australian documentary photographer Andrew Chapman was invited to Austin Hospital in Melbourne to photograph open heart surgery for TIME magazine, the transplant team in the operating theatre next door invited him to come photograph them as well. petapixel.com »
2019-09-06 00:42
500px photographer and alumnus Bettina Bogar shares her tips for producing a creative photoshoot. The post How to produce your own creative shoot, plus, stellar photo shoot ideas appeared first on 500px Blog. iso.500px.com »
2019-07-25 15:29
As a true fan of the wildlife documentary genre, I have been itching to create my own short wildlife video project ever since I started doing wildlife photography. That being said, and despite having some previous experience with videography and video editing, producing a high-quality wildlife video always seemed like a too difficult task for […] petapixel.com »
2019-05-30 18:40
500px photographer and alumnus Bettina Bogar shares her tips for producing a creative photoshoot. iso.500px.com »
2018-04-07 00:29
An important part of developing your own editing style is the way that you color grade your images. Photographer Sean Tucker explains his approach in this 15-minute video, showing how he uses edits his photos while adhering to a consistent color palette. petapixel.com »
2017-08-30 17:37
Bored of the standard camera strap that came with your camera? In this 37-minute video by Nick Exposed, learn how to upcycle old leather belts into stylish camera straps. You can get a leather belt from a thrift shop, eBay, or old forgotten drawer. petapixel.com »
2017-08-03 18:56
I was committed to burning my property. I know this sounds a bit crazy but we’re talking about a prescribed burn. My wife researched programs in our area for homeowners to reduce fire hazard. In our area the firefighters are cross-trained for both wildland and structure fires so they are perfectly qualified to do prescribed […] petapixel.com »
2017-07-19 18:22
I recently needed a way to trigger a flash from an Electron app, but there wasn’t anything out there that suited my needs… so I built my own. At first I thought there would be a flash with a simple bluetooth interface, and there is. petapixel.com »
2017-05-02 23:18
Sue Bryce is a titan of the photography education circuit, with thousands upon thousands of photographers flocking to her workshops and events in an attempt to learn from the queen of glamour portraiture. thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-15 02:04