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40+ Genius Camera Hacks That Will Greatly Improve Your Photography Skills In Less Than 3 Minutes

Posted By MMK on Aug 25, 2017

Professional photography gear costs thousands of dollars but you can take stunning pictures by spending only a fraction of the cost. If you have the time and the patience, and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty, then simple DIY hacks can achieve similar results to spending big bucks on advanced kits.

To make you a better photographer, A&D has collected some of the best DIY camera solutions that were tested to work. From softening the pop-up flash to transforming a 50mm lens into a macro one, these genius tips and tricks will definitely take your pictures to another level. Remember, photography is a playground and there aren’t any right or wrong ways to approach it. If it works, it works. Continue scrolling to learn the DIY hacks and vote for your favorite ones! (H/T: Bored Panda)

01. Use Tinfoil To Create A Wall Of Bokeh

02. Use A Sifter For A Genius Shadow Hack

03. Use A Fishtank To Get That Underwater Shot

04. Use A Piece Of Cloth And A Cardboard To Create A Portable And Inexpensive Seamless Background System

05. Use A Plastic Bag For A Softbox Effect

06. Remove Tourists From Your Pictures Using These Simple Steps

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07. Use A Towel As Video Slider

08. Get That Perfect Top-Down Photo For Your Instagram

09. Manipulate Visual Perception Using Forced Perspectives

10. Don’t Be Afraid To Add Lights With Regular Bulbs

11. Cut Out A Heart Shape In A Cardboard For A Heart-Shaped Bokeh

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12. Easy Macro Lens Hack

13. Use Your Sunglasses As A Filter

14. Instant Fake Macro Bokeh

15. Use A Plastic Bag Smeared With Vaseline For A Soft-Focus Lens Effect

16. Use A CD To Create Lens Flares

17. Create A Sparkling Ring Of Fire

18. Add Steam With Regular Appliances

19. Cut Different Shapes In A Cardboard For A Window Shadow

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20. Cut Out Your Own Bokeh Shapes

21. Use A Sandwich Bag To Create Hazy Photos

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22. Create A Different Self Portrait Using Lace

23. Create An Arty Filter With Colored Plastic Bags

24. Reduce Camera Shake With A Bag Of Lentils

25. Use A Coffee Hood As Lens Cap

26. Blank CD Case Is The Perfect Rain Guard For Your Lens

27. Create A Softbox Using A Shower Curtain

28. Colorful Filter

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29. Get A Black Tile For Product Photography

30. Use White Sheet As A Reflector Reflector

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31. Use Windows For A Softening Effect

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32. You Only Need A Few Simple Items To Capture Highspeed Drops

33. Use A Hair Dryer To Get A Stand Out Selfie

34. Use Plastic Props To Create ‘Wildlife Photography’ At Home

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35. Use A Short Triangular Prism To Reflect Background

36. Create A Camera Filter For Funky And Colorful Photos

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37. Use Glasses To Add ‘Filters’

38. Create Your Own Color Lens Filters

39. Use Cloth To Achieve The Soft-Focus Lens Effect

40. Lighting Trick

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41. Mimic Film Burn With A Matchstick

42. Lightpainted Background

43. Use Torches To Add Lens Flare

44. Turn Your Smartphone Into A Pinhole Using Cardboard

45. Add Vaseline To Create Vignette

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Author: MMK

Architecture & Design was started by an Afghan entrepreneur, he believes that wellbeing is affected by the spaces we spend our time in and that their design is an important notion to consider with regards to our personal comfort and happiness – whether we are at home, at work or at play.

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