Tutorials Archives - DIY Photography https://www.diyphotography.net/category/tutorials/ Your one stop shop for everything photo-video Mon, 29 May 2023 15:04:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 Ace your next portrait shoot with these composition tips https://www.diyphotography.net/ace-your-next-portrait-shoot-with-these-composition-tips/ https://www.diyphotography.net/ace-your-next-portrait-shoot-with-these-composition-tips/#comments Mon, 29 May 2023 15:04:21 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208546 There’s a lot to think about on a portrait shoot. From locations to lighting, posing and directing your subject, it can easily become daunting, especially for anyone new to portraiture. It’s very easy to panic and completely forget basic photography rules like composition. However, taking a little time to practice and plan ahead can make […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/ace-your-next-portrait-shoot-with-these-composition-tips/feed/ 3 Four ways to shoot epic stop motion hyperlapse with a smartphone gimbal https://www.diyphotography.net/four-ways-to-shoot-epic-stop-motion-hyperlapse-with-a-smartphone-gimbal/ https://www.diyphotography.net/four-ways-to-shoot-epic-stop-motion-hyperlapse-with-a-smartphone-gimbal/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 16:32:49 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208453 There are a lot of gimbals on the market these days – with two more announced this week – but often, the humble smartphone gimbal can be the easiest to work with. This is especially true if you want to shoot hyperlapse videos for social media or YouTube. Sure, you can do these with a […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/four-ways-to-shoot-epic-stop-motion-hyperlapse-with-a-smartphone-gimbal/feed/ 0 A beginner’s guide to using neutral-density (ND) lens filters https://www.diyphotography.net/a-beginners-guide-to-using-neutral-density-nd-lens-filters/ https://www.diyphotography.net/a-beginners-guide-to-using-neutral-density-nd-lens-filters/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 13:48:45 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208293 An ND filter is a versatile tool that enables photographers and filmmakers to control the amount of light entering their cameras without affecting the color. It provides creative possibilities by allowing for longer exposures, wider apertures, and better exposure control in various lighting conditions. They can also allow you to get beautiful bokeh with off-camera […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/a-beginners-guide-to-using-neutral-density-nd-lens-filters/feed/ 0 Take better self portraits with this advice from professional models https://www.diyphotography.net/take-better-self-portraits-with-this-advice-from-professional-models/ https://www.diyphotography.net/take-better-self-portraits-with-this-advice-from-professional-models/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 13:46:03 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208083 Self-portraiture has been around for much longer than the much-maligned selfie. It is as old as art itself and is a real genre of photography in and of itself. But it’s not easy. If you’ve ever tried to take photographs of yourself, you’ll know just how difficult it can be. Fortunately, advances in technology have […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/take-better-self-portraits-with-this-advice-from-professional-models/feed/ 0 This is how photographers should use Instagram in 2023 https://www.diyphotography.net/this-is-how-photographers-should-use-instagram-in-2023/ https://www.diyphotography.net/this-is-how-photographers-should-use-instagram-in-2023/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 11:56:19 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=208054 Instagram used to be a great place for still photographers to hang out. That was in the halcyon days before Meta took over the popular social media app, and keeping up with the algorithm became a never-ending game. It’s been tempting to stop posting altogether, especially as Insta seems to be more interested in keeping […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/this-is-how-photographers-should-use-instagram-in-2023/feed/ 0 You don’t need to know everything to be a good photographer https://www.diyphotography.net/you-dont-need-to-know-everything-to-be-a-good-photographer/ https://www.diyphotography.net/you-dont-need-to-know-everything-to-be-a-good-photographer/#respond Mon, 15 May 2023 13:14:53 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=207463 How much do you really know about photography? If you’re like me, your knee-jerk reaction is probably “quite a lot, actually, thanks,” however upon taking one of DIYP’s quizzes, I would beg to differ! Like most people, I am very knowledgeable about a few key aspects, somewhat knowledgeable about a lot, and I’m sorry to […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/you-dont-need-to-know-everything-to-be-a-good-photographer/feed/ 0 Comparing strobe and LED flash duration https://www.diyphotography.net/comparing-strobe-and-led-flash-duration/ https://www.diyphotography.net/comparing-strobe-and-led-flash-duration/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 14:08:38 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=207099 We rarely see any big changes in the flash lighting world, but one area that is constantly evolving rapidly is LED lighting. One of the more interesting innovations we’ve seen come out of that field is LEDs that can also flash. But what does that really mean? How are LEDs actually flashing and is it […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/comparing-strobe-and-led-flash-duration/feed/ 0 How to take great wildlife shots with affordable gear https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-take-great-wildlife-shots-with-affordable-gear/ https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-take-great-wildlife-shots-with-affordable-gear/#comments Tue, 09 May 2023 13:32:31 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=207008 I’d love one of those super telephoto lenses in the 800mm range that Canon launched last year. Unfortunately, I don’t quite have the spare $17,000 to be able to afford one. What’s more, that lens would be little more than a toy for me, considering that most of the time, I don’t actually need to […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-take-great-wildlife-shots-with-affordable-gear/feed/ 2 How to get better footage with your drone https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-get-better-footage-with-your-drone/ https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-get-better-footage-with-your-drone/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 09:53:53 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=206840 You can’t make any length of video these days without including some kind of drone shot, it seems. However, as anyone who has started flying drones would tell you, it’s not easy. In fact, it’s not easy to even fly the thing, let alone actually create those epic smooth aerial shots that we’ve all grown […]

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-get-better-footage-with-your-drone/feed/ 0 What should you really be spending money on as a photographer? https://www.diyphotography.net/what-should-you-really-be-spending-money-on-as-a-photographer/ https://www.diyphotography.net/what-should-you-really-be-spending-money-on-as-a-photographer/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 20:14:11 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=206544 What do you spend most of your money on when it comes to photography gear? It probably depends on quite a few things: how long you’ve been a photographer, whether you’re a pro or a hobbyist, and what sort of photography you do. But one thing is for sure: we photographers love to waste money […]

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