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Try These 10 Techniques for Taking Awesome DIY Headshots

Professional headshots might sound intimidating, but they’re easy to create. You can use a few lighting and posing tricks to take friendly and professional DIY headshots. DIY Headshots: Wear Neutral-Colored Clothes to Put the Focus on Your Face If you look for headshots online, you’ll notice that the best ones bring out the models’ faces. […]

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How to Understand and Use Symbolism in Photography

This article looks at how to understand and use symbolism in photography… Symbolism depicts more than meets the eye. And our associations with symbols shape the way we perceive visual experiences. This makes symbolism a powerful tool for photographers. Exploring Symbolism in Photography Because of its many uses in literature and art, the term symbolism […]

By Megan Kennedy Photography

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How to Make a Cool DIY Wood Photo Backdrop

In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a simple, versatile and affordable wood backdrop. You can use this DIY wood backdrop for many of your photography projects. You can use it for objects, food photography backgrounds, portraits, headshots, and even for baby pictures. How to Make a DIY Wood Backdrop: What You […]

By Sarah Rodriguez-Martinez Photography

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How to Make Sepia Color Photos (In-Camera & in Lightroom)

Sepia is a warm brown color that can give photos an antique look. It was very popular in the early days of photography, and many classic photographs are in sepia tones. You can create this effect by adding sepia toning to your photos in post-processing, or by using filters when you take the photo. Here’s […]

By Sarah Rodriguez-Martinez Photography

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13 Easy (But Impressive) DIY Photography Lighting Ideas

The best way to start with DIY photography lighting is to get down to the basics. This means using a simple flashlight as your primary light source. You can then try to control its output with modifiers, which is a great learning process. Our article takes you through some easy and inexpensive DIY photography lighting […]

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How to Create Your Own Photo Book (Photo Ideas)

Creating a photo book is a great way to show off your favorite photos and memories. Not only that, but it’s also a fun project that you can do with friends or family. In this article, we’ll show you how to create your own photo book. [highlight type=”short” price=”no” tag=”epshorthighlight-20″ toc=”no” title=”Shutterfly Photo Books” badge=”Easy […]

By Taya Ivanova Photography

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How to Make a Hand Painted Photography Backdrop

A hand painted photography backdrop can add an extra layer of interest and intrigue to your photos. Not only are they a beautiful addition to any photo, but they can also be a great way to show off your personality and style. Plus, they’re really easy to make! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how […]

By Dina Belenko Photography

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How to Create Magical Flour Photoshoots (8 Easy DIY Steps)

A simple DIY flour photoshoot is a great way to create whimsical and ethereal images to wow your friends and followers. All you need is flour, a balloon, and some creativity! It’s a fun and easy way to add some magic to your next photoshoot. So, look no further than flour clouds! [highlight type=”short” price=”no” […]

By Dina Belenko Photography

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12 Easy (& Impressive) DIY Food Photography Backdrops

DIY food photography backdrops are perfect for creating unique looks for your pictures. Not only do they elevate the quality of your work, but they’re also quite affordable or even free! So, how do you make a background for food photography? We’ll show you 12 DIY ways to expand your collection! [highlight type=”short” price=”no” tag=”epshorthighlight-20″ […]

By Darina Kopcok Photography

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How to Make a Cool DIY Photo Booth

A DIY photo booth is a great idea when a photographer is an expensive option. These can work for all sorts of events, such as weddings, parties, graduations and huge family getaways. Making a DIY photo booth is simple. You need to think of a few things, but all you really need is a camera, tripod […]

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How to Come Up with Cool Christmas Picture Ideas

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun. It’s also a great time for taking pictures. If you’re looking for some cool Christmas picture ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll show you how to take pictures that will help you capture the spirit of the season. We’ll also give you tips on […]

By Dina Belenko Photography

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12 DIY Photography Tricks for Cool Photos (That Really Work)

Photography has no shortage of accessories. But you don’t need to break the bank to try something new with your images. DIY photography tricks can add just the right level of interest to your photos. Some of them create interesting visuals. Others replace pricey gear with something that’s simple to do yourself.  Ready to have […]

By Hillary Grigonis Photography

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