Tutorials Archives - DIY Photography https://www.diyphotography.net/category/tutorials/ Your one stop shop for everything photo and video Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:30:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.diyphotography.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Tutorials Archives - DIY Photography https://www.diyphotography.net/category/tutorials/ 32 32 Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their…well…tungsten eyes https://www.diyphotography.net/dont-shoot-until-you-see-the-whites-of-their-well-tungsten-eyes/ https://www.diyphotography.net/dont-shoot-until-you-see-the-whites-of-their-well-tungsten-eyes/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:30:06 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279907 Sometimes, the camera’s built-in Picture Color Modes, AKA Creative Control Modes (e.g., standard, vivid, monochrome, etc.) just don’t adequately capture the mood of the moment....

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/dont-shoot-until-you-see-the-whites-of-their-well-tungsten-eyes/feed/ 0 5 tips for shooting incredible stop-motion videos https://www.diyphotography.net/5-tips-for-shooting-incredible-stop-motion-videos/ https://www.diyphotography.net/5-tips-for-shooting-incredible-stop-motion-videos/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:53:59 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=280063 Stop-motion animation is an incredible way to bring inanimate, static objects to life. It requires a lot of patience, attention to detail, and a slightly...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/5-tips-for-shooting-incredible-stop-motion-videos/feed/ 0 Ten natural light portrait mistakes you should stop making https://www.diyphotography.net/ten-natural-light-portrait-mistakes-you-should-stop-making/ https://www.diyphotography.net/ten-natural-light-portrait-mistakes-you-should-stop-making/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:55:28 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279944 Natural can do so much for you whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer. However, if you’re still new to the craft, there are...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/ten-natural-light-portrait-mistakes-you-should-stop-making/feed/ 0 Shoot both black & white AND color, at the same time, in the same camera…oh, and on the same film! [This works for digital, too!] https://www.diyphotography.net/shoot-both-black-white-and-color-at-the-same-time-in-the-same-camera-oh-and-on-the-same-film-this-works-for-digital-too/ https://www.diyphotography.net/shoot-both-black-white-and-color-at-the-same-time-in-the-same-camera-oh-and-on-the-same-film-this-works-for-digital-too/#comments Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:12:00 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279543 OK, right up front…YES, you could just take a color photograph. But where’s the fun in that? This little trick is so gloriously magical that...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/shoot-both-black-white-and-color-at-the-same-time-in-the-same-camera-oh-and-on-the-same-film-this-works-for-digital-too/feed/ 1 Wanna start astrophotography? Start small and learn the basics with this helpful video https://www.diyphotography.net/wanna-start-astrophotography-start-small-and-learn-the-basics-with-this-helpful-video/ https://www.diyphotography.net/wanna-start-astrophotography-start-small-and-learn-the-basics-with-this-helpful-video/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:24:22 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279927 I’ve always found astrophotography fascinating. With the right gear (even pretty basic), you can explore the vastness of the universe from the comfort of your...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-master-backlight-in-portrait-photography/feed/ 0 How to feather your light like a pro https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-feather-your-light-like-a-pro/ https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-feather-your-light-like-a-pro/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:03:47 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279459 When I started learning more about portrait lighting, I remember being a little confused about feathering the light. What could that possibly mean? And why...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-feather-your-light-like-a-pro/feed/ 0 These common portfolio mistakes make you look amateur https://www.diyphotography.net/these-common-portfolio-mistakes-make-you-look-amateur/ https://www.diyphotography.net/these-common-portfolio-mistakes-make-you-look-amateur/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:09:00 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279302 The photography portfolio is often a source of stress for new photographers (and some older ones, too!). What should go in it? Do I have...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/these-common-portfolio-mistakes-make-you-look-amateur/feed/ 0 How to make your slow-motion footage look more cinematic https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-make-your-slow-motion-footage-look-more-cinematic/ https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-make-your-slow-motion-footage-look-more-cinematic/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:54:51 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279256 Slow motion is more than just a cool effect, it’s a way to capture the magic of a moment, and transform the ordinary into something...

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]]> https://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-make-your-slow-motion-footage-look-more-cinematic/feed/ 0 6 tips for mastering outdoor family portrait lighting https://www.diyphotography.net/6-tips-for-mastering-outdoor-family-portrait-lighting/ https://www.diyphotography.net/6-tips-for-mastering-outdoor-family-portrait-lighting/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:12:35 +0000 https://www.diyphotography.net/?p=279251 When it comes to family portraits, the magic isn’t just in the smiles—it’s in the light. Any shoots that involve small children can be hectic...

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