No Studio? No Problem! Natural Light Photography Tips for Portraits

It’s a mistake to think that you need a photographic studio to make money as a photographer. Natural light portrait photography was popular in the 1980s and it’s making a comeback. No Studio? No Problem! Keen amateur photographers are often asked to take photographs of their family and friends. If this request fills you with … Read more

Getting Started with Beautiful Black and White Photography

An example of a high contrast black and white photograph

Color photography has become a predominant type of photography since the first three color image was taken in 1861. Color photography presented a wonderful new opportunity for photographers, showing life, people, things and events as majority of people see them. Yet, monochrome photographs continue to be taken and have remained a staple in the tools … Read more

Elements of Amazing Landscape Photography

An amazing landscape photograph by Raymond Larose

Landscapes are among the most stunning and eye-catching examples of photographic prowess; unfortunately, landscapes can also make amateurs emphatically stand out. By learning to identify the elements that go into a jaw-dropping display of nature’s wonders when captured by a skilled photographer, even the most novice wielders of cameras can capture examples of amazing landscape … Read more

How to Make Your Own Cheap and Easy Tripod

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You want to reduce camera shake but you don’t have a tripod with you. This clever home-made device will greatly reduce camera shake, costs next to nothing and is very portable.

YouTube user chuvak1 shows you how to make your own “tripod” using everyday items. Okay, it’s not actually a tripod. The video maker calls it an ‘image stabilizer’ and that’s a great word for it. It helps you to reduce camera shake using simple cheap, everyday items that you can pick up from any hardware store.

How To Make It Work

A point to reinforce is that to make this work correctly you need to gently but firmly pull upwards as you hold the camera. The tension is what stabilizes the camera and reduces camera shake. Don’t pull too hard though—you don’t want to snap the string.

If you go ahead and make this, please tell us how well it works in the comments section below.