Photography is about being creative, but not enough photographers extend their imagination beyond taking photos. It's a hobby and a field of work that requires substantial resources, and that can be a problem. You might not afford everything you need or you just happen to be caught off guard some place without essential part of the gear anywhere near you.
(Success Tip #1:Take better photos with this simple deck of cards )
To each problem its own solution. Enter, again, DIY. Imagination has made photographers come up with incredible solutions made from items that are all around us. Camera stability is one of the most common problems because we don't all travel with tripods and monopods. I'm sure not everyone's choice for an alternative would have been a string, yet it is capable of doing the job. You might want so shoot some video with your phone, and again stability is an issue.
All you need is a paper cup and a knife. Product photography can also be done on the go using a cardboard box, a white poster board, packing tape and a clamp light. All for less than $20.
(Success Tip #2: How even hobbyists can earn money with their photos.)
For the full list of seven awesome tricks, watch this video posted by Buzz Feed. You are welcome!
For more photography hacks, check out these recommended photography books :
- Digital Photography Hacks: 100 Industrial- Strength Tips & Tools
- The Wild Side of Photography: Unconventional and Creative Techniques for the Courageous Photographer