Archive for Photography
How to Make a Camera Strap
I lost my camera strap recently and haven’t had time to buy a new one. After seeing this tutorial, maybe I won’t (buy a new one, that is). I have a closest full of bags acquired from tradeshows and coferences. Most of these bags has a detachable strap that could be my next camera strap. Mattyfu shows us how to make a camera strap from about $5 in parts and basic tools many people probably already own. IF you’ve got your own way to do this, I’d love to hear suggestions.
camera gear, camera strap, digital cameraHow to Make a Muslin Photography Backdrop
Photography studios generally have a ton of backdrop choices at their disposal. One common common backdrop is a slightly textured background with a subtle tie-die like pattern of variations on the same color. If you purchase backdrops from a photography supply store they can be expensive. With some RIT dye and a large section of muslin cloth, you can accomplish the same thing for under $20. DIYPhotography.net shows us how to make a Cheap DIY (Homemade) Muslin Photography Background.
backdrop, photography background, photography supplyHow To Compose a Great Looking Picture Almost Every Time
Shot composition is one of the hardest things to learn about digital photography. You need to start with things like being in focus and finding decent lighting. But once you’ve mastered the basics, composition is what takes a photo from good to great. Total Image looks at a series of steps you can follow to compose great looking shots almost every time. You may still get a dud every now and then, but burn these photography rules into your brian and you’re well on the way to undertstanding how to compose great looking photos.
