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4 days ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
Every year, the Endocrine Images Art Competition invites the scientific community to view their research through a different lens: one that blends innovation, discovery, and aesthetic beauty. The 2025 winner is Dr. Sriram Gubbi with his glorious image, The Cosmic Bubble. It captures the dynamic structure of follicular thyroid carcinoma cells. Organized by the Endocrine Society, the competition continues to grow in both scope and creativity.
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5 days ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
I love good wildlife photography, but if it’s also funny – I love it even more! The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are back with another delightful batch of laugh-out-loud animal antics. The contest has unveiled some of the best submissions so far. From a tiny dragon waving hello to a pair of mudskippers mid-duet, and a fashion-forward rhino. With only one month left before the competition closes for entries, these will make you giggle and inspire you to take and submit your own shots.
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6 days ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
I realise my opinion is completely different from the mainstream. Most of these opinions come from wedding photographers themselves, who try to convince potential clients that they need to hire them. They talk about ‘telling stories’ or ‘experience’, but the truth is that anyone can take a picture. In fact, you can take a picture without even using a camera, like with a soda can. I’m not joking. No, you don’t necessarily need a wedding photographer.
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6 days ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
There are many creative and budget-friendly ways to learn how to make DIY softbox lighting for your home studio. Not only are softboxes among the essential tools for all kinds of studio photography, they’re also an essential part of DIY photography. So, in this article, we’ll guide you through various ways to make DIY softboxes – from those $0 ones, to more high-end and complex builds.
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1 week ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
Do you want to be the most re-booked, referred, and absolutely adored photographer in your space? Being a skilled photographer is just not enough in this competitive industry. To be the most re-booked photographer on the block, it has to be more than the basics: good communication, project management, and… yawn. You know all that. Let’s dive into some client retention strategies which you may have never considered and some practices that will boomerang brands back to you over and over.
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1 week ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
Harlowe has introduced the Rocket Quick Release, a carbon fiber monopod designed to streamline setup and enhance flexibility for photographers and videographers. With features aimed at improving workflow efficiency, the Harlowe Rocket Quick Release provides a combination of stability, portability, modularity, and fast adjustments. At the core of the Rocket Quick Release system is a one-step height adjustment mechanism.
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1 week ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
Kolari Vision is extending its clever magnetic clip-in filter system to an even wider audience. As of May 2025, the company officially supports Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras—including models from Blackmagic, Panasonic Lumix, and Olympus OMD. This expansion adds a welcome layer of flexibility to the growing catalog of Kolari Vision magnetic filters, which already covers Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X, RED KOMODO and V-RAPTOR, and Blackmagic full-frame cameras.
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1 week ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
Photography is all about light, be it natural or artificial. And when we speak of artificial lighting, you’re in full control there, with softboxes, reflectors, snoots, cookies (not these cookies), and whatnot. Thankfully, all this gear doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag – you can just DIY it!Whether you’re shooting portraits, still life, or experimenting in your living room, these DIY photography lighting tools will help you shape, soften, and control light using everyday materials.
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2 weeks ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
Photo booths are more than just backdrops—they’re memory makers, marketing tools, and social media magnets. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or pop-up, a well-designed photo booth creates lasting impressions. But many venues won’t let you drill into walls or make permanent changes. That’s where peel and stick wallpaper comes in. This guide shows you how to build a DIY photo booth in under one hour. You’ll use temporary materials, yet get a high visual impact.
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2 weeks ago | 
diyphotography.net | Dunja Djudjic
Wedding photographers are used to delivering digital galleries, framed wall prints, and polished albums. But a growing number of couples now ask a new question: “Can we use these on our invitations?” From save-the-dates to formal wedding invitations, printed designs are embracing wedding photography for print on heavyweight cardstock, not glossy photo paper like in the past. This shift introduces new creative and technical challenges.
