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Home Made Macro Lens

So, you like the idea of doing macro photography,

but you think you can’t afford it? well think again – with less than £10 worth of equipment, and a little bit of sweat and tears you can build yourself a surprisingly good macro lens.

I’m using a Pringles can to make this lens, you also have the opportunity to pause for a snack. Now that’s the type of DIY projects I like.

Don’t believe me? Well, have a look at the video on your left, There is also a complete instruction book you can download it is in PDF format, Download your Book  macro photography less than £10.zip

 
 

Build your own Studio Lighting

Use inexpensive materials to create your own photographic studio equipment for product photography

Over 30 videos in all, these videos cover portrait photography and studio lighting techniques using simple equipment.

You’ll also find an introduction to bird photography and a video on building a pinhole camera

Visit the website and take a look Click Here

 
 

Using the Octagonal Softbox

Using the smick.co.uk 120cm octagonal softbox Gavin Hoey shows how by just using this one softbox and a 400Ws studio flash head for his studio lighting setup to produce some quality portraits.

Live action show shows how Gavin uses several different lighting setups and shows you just how to produce quality results in a simple to understand way.

Visit the website and take a look Click Here  

top independent supplier of quality Photography lighting equipment,  studio flash,  studio lighting,  video lighting and studio lighting accessories

 
 

3 head super softbox continuous lighting kit

Gavin Hoey explores with the use of the smick.co.uk 3 head super softbox continuous lighting kit to take portraits.

The kit is powerful and versatile, this is an alternative to studio flash for taking portraits, the main advantage is that you see what you get

The kit uses energy saving compact fluorescent daylight bulbs which means that they produce great light and not much heat compared with tungsten redhead type lighting

It can be used as video lighting as well as still photography making this a very versatile bit of kit. to find out more about this set up Click Here

 

Background for your Studio Portraits

When it comes to choosing a background for your studio portraits white or black are most photographers first choice, but what about grey?

Professional photographer Gavin Hoey demonstrates some great strobist tricks and tips for turning the humble grey background into a black, white or even pink seamless backdrop

Introduction to studio lighting

Photography is all about light and in the studio you have the ability not only to make light but to control it, shape it and make amazing images along the way

To find out more visit the website Click Here

 
 
 

Long Exposure Techinque

How to photograph water and make it look silky smooth.

For more photography and Photoshop tips and tutorials visit the blog Click Here

 
 

Aperture Priority mode

The on your camera allows you to take control of exactly how much depth of field your camera has. What does that mean?

Professional Photographer and digital expert Gavin Hoey will explain how to achieve professional looking images with blurred backgrounds the set a small aperture.

If you need a photo where as much as possible is in focus from front to back then set a large aperture

 

 
 

How to blur water for a dreamy effect

When it comes to photographing moving subjects, you’d naturally assume freezing the action would give the best result.

That’s certainly the case for some subjects, but others can end up looking static and lifeless.

Waterfalls and rivers are classic examples which can take on a far more dramatic appearance when the water itself is blurred

Visit the website for more information Click Here

 
 

How to take perfect sunsets

The colours during sunrise and sunset can look spectacular with our eyes, but prove surprisingly tricky to capture with your camera. Often the result looks washed-out and faded

What equipment and settings should you use for Sunsets, to find out more visit the website Click Here  

 

 
 

Camera settings for Landscapes

Learn how to setup your camera up for shooting landscapes. Ben Turner, shows you how to take your camera off auto to increase your chances of getting fantastic, sharp and colourful landscape photos.

Also, discover how to use exposure compensation effectively to ensure your skies aren't bright white and burnt out

Visit the Photo Answers websit and sign up, this website is full of photography tips and video tutorials, and there is a Photography FORM for any questions Click Here   

 

Photography Articles

Getting the Right Digital Camera

Understanding Aperture

Understanding Depth of Field

Understanding how the Shutter works

Understanding Shutter Speeds

Understanding ISO

Understanding White Balance

Understanding the Camera Histogram

Tips for Landscape Photography