50 Awesome DIY Photography Hacks Everyone Should Try
6 Make Your Own Bokeh Effects Filter for a DSLR
6. Make Your Own Bokeh Effects Filter for a DSLR: Even if you’re a casual photographer, you might be familiar with the term ‘bokeh’ — the artistic use of out-of-focus backlight to surround your subject. When done correctly, you can create a gorgeous professional image that really pops off the page (or screen). We’ll show you how to customize the shape and style of your bokeh with your very own makeshift bokeh filter. (via Apartment Therapy)
7 Make a remote release from a hands-free phone headset
7. Make a remote release from a hands-free phone headset: Make a remote shutter release for your canon digital camera (and some other brands such as Pentax, Sony, and some Nikons) for about 3 bucks in under 5 minutes, even a 1st grader can do this. This is great for getting the perfect exposure, and enables you to go past the 30 second exposure offered with canon cameras. I use this on my Canon Digital Rebel SLR and it works every time… (via deth2all)
Sarnie bag makes pretty good effects for shooting portraits. I like using different colours when I can too.