Choosing the best lens for food photography and still life photography can be very confusing, especially if you aren’t sure about the terminology and numbers on the lenses. In this first part of a series, I’ll help explain those numbers, and will later help you use that knowledge to make the best choices for your…
Playing with Fun Shaped Bokeh
As I was taking down my Christmas tree, I couldn’t help but take advantage of having the lights up one last time to play with fun shaped bokeh. What is bokeh, you ask? Basically, it’s the pretty blurry areas that are made by your camera lens. Depending on which lens you use, and how you…
DIY Backdrops for Photography On the Cheap! – Part 2: Changing Things Up
Last week I showed you how I made myself a DIY pallet “studio” on the cheap. Using pallets is probably the cheapest way to get beautiful, rustic looking DIY backdrops for photography. I love my new mini photo studio, and my photography has definitely been improving just by having a new backdrop with multiple ways…
DIY Backdrops for Photography On the Cheap! – Part 1: The Pallet “Studio”
Making your own DIY backdrops for photography, especially food and still life photography, is a great way to save money while you improve your photo style. In this first part of a 2 part series, I will show you how to make a pallet studio for food and still life photography. (Part 2 here) In the…
Holiday Gift Ideas: DIY Photo Flip Calendar
Today I’m going to show you another homemade gift idea, an easy homemade photo flip calendar. I have made photo calendars in the past, but none were as easy or as nice looking as these. During our last trip to IKEA to buy some furniture for the house, we came across these flip photo frames…
Handmade Photo Christmas Cards: Ideas for the Perfect Shot
It may seem early to start thinking about Christmas, but if you enjoy making your own Christmas cards, like I do, it’s important to get an early start. I love making handmade cards, but rather than stamp or paint them, I like to add photos to make them more personal and likely to be saved….