DIY Extension Tubes Turn Your Lens into a Macro Lens – PictureCorrect

DIY Extension Tubes Turn Your Lens into a Macro Lens – PictureCorrect: "Dedicated macro lenses can cost a lot of money. Budding macro photographers usually resort to alternate methods in order to shoot close-up photos without breaking the bank: the reverse ring technique, extension tubes, close-up filters, the list goes on. In this video, Makify shows us how to use ABS pipe to convert an ordinary prime lens into an effective macro lens, DIY style:"



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33 Inspirational Images that Feature Patterns and Repetition - Digital Photography School

33 Inspirational Images that Feature Patterns and Repetition - Digital Photography School: "Our world is filled with repetition and patterns. They’re everywhere when you start looking for them and they can be a powerful element to think about when out and about with your camera."



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4 Tips for Effective Lighting Using Only One Speedlight

4 Tips for Effective Lighting Using Only One Speedlight: "The ability to use a portable electronic flash can do wonders for your work by giving you more creative options, and the truth is you don’t need a ton of fancy equipment to begin utilizing flash. In fact, this article is focused purely on the speedlight, the Canon 580 EXII Speedlite to be exact (equivalent to the Nikon SB-900), and how you can get started experimenting with lighting effects using just one speedlight."



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5 Tips for Using Pinterest for Photography Inspiration

5 Tips for Using Pinterest for Photography Inspiration: "Let me just come right out and say it – I think Pinterest is amazing. Not only is it a wealth of information when it comes to recipes and easy craft projects for my two kids, but it is also an incredible source for both photography instruction and inspiration. As a photographer, I am constantly inspired by the images that I see while browsing the “Photography” category on Pinterest, and I think it can be a really valuable tool in terms of identifying your personal style in photography as well as pushing yourself as a photographer."



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