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A collection of DIY photography projects

~draekko:icondraekko: reports, August 9, 2008
.:. Tools .:.

Light cage
http://www.photoworkshop.com/static/lightcage/index.html/index.html

Lighting Studio
http://www.sdgphoto.com/lightingstudio/


.:. Tutorials .:.

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http://www.shuttertalk.com/articles/diylighting

Studio Lighting - Lighting Diagrams, Planning and Explaining
http://www.diyphotography.net/lighting-diagrams


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DIY Canvas Photography Backdrop
http://blog.ninedays.org/2007/11/15/diy-canvas-photography-backdrop/

DIY muslin backgrounds
http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/chaep-diy-muslin-photography-background

DIY Boom Arm Reflector Holder
http://www.studiolighting.net/diy-boom-arm-reflector-holder/

Cheapshott™ Collapsible Umbrella DIY
http://www.subdoc.com/marc/diy/cheapshott/

Beauty Dish for SB-800
http://davidtejada.blogspot.com/2008/04/beauty-dish-for-sb-800.html

How to make a "Beauty Dish" flash modifier
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Beauty-Dish-flash-modifier/

Softbox (using an umbrella)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nassau/sets/72157603567209556/

DIY Softbox from an umbrella
http://www.instructables.com/id/S6RQOUFFIG8PYU4/

Foldable DIY softbox
http://www.subdoc.com/marc/diy/softbox/

DIY Spiderlight Strobe
http://alexcampagna.blogspot.com/2008/04/diy-spiderlight-strobe.html

DIY-Spiderlight...SOFTBOX!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/diyphotographynet/discuss/72157604782959570/#comment72157604798156242

DIY Large Softbox for Small Strobe 100cm x 60cm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickwheeleroz/2377244402/

Free Printable Lens Hoods
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Super easy hardware store light-backdrop stand
http://www.diyphotography.net/super_easy_hardware_store_light-backdrop_stand

Studio Lighting - Home Made Cheap DIY Backdrop Stand
http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/blz/home-made-cheap-diy-backdrop-stand

DIY: Greenscreens and Backdrop Stands
http://www.kenrickparish.com/jgeerling/articles/photography/diy-greenscreen.html

DIY Telescoping Monopod
http://www.flickr.com/groups/diyphotography/discuss/72157603705670744/

the 15 second DIY adjustable snoot!
http://www.f1point0.com/2008/06/28/the-15-second-diy-adjustable-snoot/

Home Depot Gutter Adapter Black Straw Grid
http://www.flickr.com/groups/diyphotography/discuss/72157603832257017/

DIY: Make Your Own Monopod for $11
http://www.dphotojournal.com/diy-make-your-own-monopod-for-11/

Monopod with ballhead, DIY project
http://www.pbase.com/sinoline/monopod

DIY - Cheap Mini Monopod
http://www.diyphotography.net/diy-cheap-mini-monopod

Studio Lighting - Flash Mounted homemade DIY Softbox
http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/cheap-diy-flash-mounted-softbox

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http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/09/150-no-way-diy-softbox-grid-for-under.html

DIY Softbox
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Softbox/

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http://lactose.blogspot.com/2007/03/hobo-diy-softbox-for-perfect-portraits.html

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/nassau/sets/72157603567209556/

DIY Vagabond power pack
http://www.adidap.com/2007/01/24/diy-vagabond-power-pack/

DIY built-in pop-up flash diffuser (soft screen)
http://www.diyphotography.net/diy-built-in-pop-up-flash-diffuser

DSLR Pop-up flash diffuser
http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Pop-up-flash-diffuser/

DIY free digital white balance filter ExpoDisc like
http://www.adidap.com/2006/10/10/diy-free-digital-white-balance-filter-expodisc-like/

CHEAPODISC
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How to Build a Panoramic Tripod Head for $10
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DIY: Ring flash
http://www.adidap.com/2006/10/06/diy-ring-flash/

How To: DIY $10 Macro Photo Studio
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html

How to Make A Inexpensive Light Tent
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent/

DIY Square Ring Flash
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickwheeleroz/2281061700/

DIY Flash Diffuser
http://www.listsanddiagrams.com/archives/2005/10/diffuser.htm

Cigarette Packet Flash Diffuser
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigarette-Packet-Flash-Diffuser/

Cheap Photography Studio Backdrop Mount
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Photography-Studio-Backdrop-Mount/

DIY Gary Fong Lightsphere
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Gary-Fong-Lightsphere/

Canon Wired Remote
http://www.instructables.com/id/Canon-Wired-Remote/

Disposable Camera Ring Flash
http://www.instructables.com/id/Disposable-Camera-Ring-Flash/

Speedlite "Grid"
http://www.instructables.com/id/Speedlite-%22Grid%22-as-seen-on-Strobist-Blog/

Studio Lighting - DIY Homemade Flash Mini-Bouncer
http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/blz/flash-mini-bouncer

DIY ring flash
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogvon/1543036586/

DIY Shutter Release for your Canon DSLR
http://cline-company.com/blog/?p=20

Make your own studio lights for under 20$
http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=740

DIY RingLight for portrait photography
http://jyoseph.com/blog/detail.cfm/post/19

HOWTO: Film Can Diffuser + Color Gel holder
http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=222

The DIY Strip Light
http://www.diyphotography.net/the-diy-strip-light

DIY Studio Lighting - The Strip Light That Won't Strip You
http://www.diyphotography.net/the-strip-light-that-wont-strip-you

Studio Lighting - Stainless Steel Beauty Dish
http://diyphotography.net/studio-lighting-stainless-steel-beauty-dish

Light up the Floor - A Floor Lit Table Top Studio Project
http://www.diyphotography.net/light-up-the-floor-a-floor-lit-table-top-studio-project

DIY homemade GaryFong Like Light Sphere
http://diyphotography.net/diy-homemade-garyfong-like-light-sphere

Studio Lighting - Homemade Gridspot
http://diyphotography.net/studio_lighting_homemade_gridspot

DIY C-Stand Light Stand from Steel Pipe
http://www.studiolighting.net/diy-c-stand-light-stand-from-steel-pipe/

Enjoy!

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:iconthatiam:
thanks so much Ben :hug:
:iconthe-raven-hunter:
This is just amazing :) There is such a good selection with varying levels of technicality to them. I'm not very good at really in depth and technical things, so there are a lot of easier DIY projects that will really help me out.

:hug: Thank you so much for collecting these all together and posting it!
:iconbellchild:
Wonderful collection of project ideas. :#1:

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:icondraekko:
:hug: :)

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:icondraekko:
:hug: my pleasure, i'm glad people find it of use :)

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thank you

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