DIY Photography Hacks
Photography really is all about experimenting to achieve that perfect stand out shot! But getting a professional camera can be costly enough, without having to spend even more hard earned money getting all the accessories to create the different ‘cool’ effects.
So how can you create those artsy shots on a budget?
Here we have some of our favourite photography hacks to help you achieve some breathtaking shots!
Tip 1
Turn off that automatic mode! It’s not helpful when trying to create amazing shots at all! One main automatic feature you should drop first is the automatic flash!
It would appear that camera manufacturers are super-eager to make the flash pop up at the first sign of darkness!
All you have to do instead is keep the flash closed and increase the ISO! In the majority of camera modes, increasing your ISO will cause the camera to increase shutter speed to freeze people in place, using the ambient light!
Tip 2
We have all seen those professional looking portraits with brilliant lighting, highlighting just the right bits! Well, those pro’s use a beauty dish for lighting, and because this post is all about hacks, we are going to tell you how to achieve the same effect using a turkey pan!
It’s simple enough, just mount your flash to the centre of the pan and cover the end of your flash with foil too.
Tip 3
The Bokah effect is a great way to make your photos fit in with the arty crowd!
What’s even better is you can achieve this by simply cutting a desired shape into some card and fixing it to your lens. For all the ideal camera settings and extra tips read this article!
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