Topic: Tips And Tricks
Quick, practical photo and video tricks that improve your results right away.
A DIY Foil Reflector In Minutes
A DIY foil reflector bounces soft light into shadows for almost no cost; this lesson shows how to build one and how…
Tips And TricksA Shoe Box As A Light Modifier
A shoe box light modifier turns a bare flash or lamp into a small softbox or snoot; this lesson shows how to…
Tips And TricksA Shower Curtain As A Light Diffuser
A translucent shower curtain makes a cheap, large and effective light diffuser; this lesson shows how to hang it, where to place…
Tips And TricksAirplane Window Photography Tips
Airplane window photography works best with a seat ahead of the wing, a shaded lens and fast shutter speeds; this lesson covers…
Tips And TricksBack Button Focus For Action Shots
Back button focus moves autofocus to a rear button so the shutter only takes the picture; this lesson covers setup, action habits…
Tips And TricksBuilding A DIY Light Tent For Product Photos
A DIY light tent is a cube of white fabric or paper that softens light for product photos; this lesson explains how…
Tips And TricksCamera To Phone Transfer Tricks
Camera to phone transfer can be wireless or wired; this lesson compares maker apps, card readers and USB-C, and explains RAW handling…
Tips And TricksCar Light Trails Tips For Beginners
Car light trails are streaks of red and white made with a long exposure at night; this lesson covers the tripod, settings,…
Tips And TricksChecking Focus With Live View Zoom
Live view zoom focus magnifies part of the image on your screen so you can set manual focus precisely; this lesson covers…
Tips And TricksClean Phone Audio Recording With A Phone As A Recorder
Phone audio recording sounds clean when the phone is close to the speaker in a quiet room; this lesson covers placement, wind…
Tips And TricksFairy Light Bokeh Portraits
String lights behind a portrait subject turn into glowing discs of fairy light bokeh; this lesson covers distances, settings, lens choice and…
Tips And TricksField Backup With A Phone And Portable SSD
Field backup with a phone and portable SSD gives you a second copy of your photos on location; this lesson covers cables,…
Tips And TricksFixing A Fogged Lens Fast
A fogged lens fix starts with letting gear warm up slowly in a sealed bag and wiping the outer glass; this lesson…
Tips And TricksFocusing At Night With A Flashlight
Night focus with a flashlight gives your camera something to lock onto in the dark; this lesson covers lighting a subject, using…
Tips And TricksGaffer Tape Field Fixes For Photographers
Gaffer tape field fixes are quick, low-cost solutions for cables, glare, loose parts and labels; this lesson shows what to tape, what…
Tips And TricksKeeping Camera Batteries Alive In Cold Weather
Cold weather batteries drain quickly because their chemistry slows down; this lesson shows how to keep them warm, avoid condensation and save…
Tips And TricksMaking Custom Bokeh Shapes With Cardboard
Cut a small shape in black card, hold it in front of a fast lens, and bright background lights turn into hearts…
Tips And TricksPanning With A Monopod For Sharper Motion
Panning with a monopod gives a smooth pivot and takes weight off your arms; this lesson covers shutter speeds, stance, focus mode…
Tips And TricksPhone Macro With A Jeweler’s Loupe
A jeweler's loupe held over a phone camera gives strong magnification for a few dollars; this lesson covers alignment, lighting, focus and…
Tips And TricksPhotographing A Computer Screen Without Banding
Photographing a computer screen without banding or moire needs a slow shutter, a good angle and control of reflections; this lesson shows…
Tips And TricksPhotographing Aquariums And Fish Tanks
Dim rooms, glass reflections and fast fish make aquariums tricky; this lesson explains how to place the lens, set exposure, control reflections…
Tips And TricksPreventing Unwanted Lens Flare In The Field
Preventing lens flare is mostly about keeping stray light out of the lens; this lesson covers shading, hoods, clean glass, filters and…
Tips And TricksQuick Fixes For Blurry Photos
Learn to fix blurry photos by diagnosing the cause first; this lesson covers shutter speed, focus point, stance and how to sharpen…
Tips And TricksRainy Day Shooting Tips For Photos And Video
Rainy day shooting rewards you with reflections, saturated color and mood; this lesson covers protecting gear, exposure for gray skies and drying…
Tips And TricksRemoving Sensor Dust Spots Safely At Home
Sensor dust spots show up as dark blotches in clear skies; this lesson shows how to find them and remove them safely,…
Tips And TricksSalt Air Camera Care For Coastal Photographers
Salt air camera care means wiping gear with fresh water after each session, keeping it dry and storing it with silica gel;…
Tips And TricksShooting Through Glass Without Reflections
Shooting through glass is mostly about controlling the light on your side of the pane; this lesson covers hoods, dark cloth, angles,…
Tips And TricksSkateboard Dolly Shots On A Budget
Skateboard dolly shots turn a board into a cheap camera slider; this lesson covers mounting, surfaces, weight balance, speed and which lenses…
Tips And TricksStabilizing A Camera Without A Tripod
You can get sharp photos without a tripod by bracing the camera, breathing well and choosing the right shutter speed; this lesson…
Tips And TricksSteady Walking Shots Without A Gimbal
Steady walking shots are possible with technique alone; this lesson covers stance, strap tension, stabilization settings, shutter choice and post stabilization.