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DIY photoshoot inside our small space. 

HMUA and edited by my sister, Nhoella. 

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2 Stop ND/Polarizer Filter Hack Using Clip On Lenses

So, you’ve reached your destination. It was a rigorous climb up the mountain and you begin to setup your shot. You frame your scene and you reach inside your bag and your heart sinks deep into the depths of your stomach.

You’ve just realized that you forgot your ND filters. “NO!“ you scream in defiance. However, it is all in vain as no amount of screaming will undo your blunder.

Fortunately, you’re a resourceful photographer. Rather than throw your hands in the air in defeat you realize that you are wearing a potentially good ND filter alternative. You quickly remove your lens clip on sunshades from your glasses and you begin to MacGyver a solution to your woes. And then...

...this is your handy work.

Or this...

Neither of which look sexy or professional. Quite frankly, it looks terrible. Not only on your camera, you soon realize that you have zero fashion sense. But, whatever!

“This just might work!” you shout joyfully! And you would be right.

Ok, so that’s a very farfetched scenario, however, it is not uncommon for us to forget very important pieces of gear on photo shoots. Or perhaps you’re really  strapped for cash and simply can’t afford a decent set of filters. The above example can yield some decent results and offers nearly 3 stops of light.

Obviously, this is not an ideal setup. Nor, should we bank on this method to replace proper ND & polarizing filters but if we find ourselves in need of a couple extra stops, this could very well do the trick.

Besides the obvious, this method will only work with certain lenses. For this test I used my small 40mm Canon pancake lens. The entire lens element fit inside the width and height of the clip on lenses. This method will definitely not work with my 70-200mm or any other lens with large glass.

These images are straight out of camera. Absolutely nothing was changed or edited. I shot these images on an overcast day later in the afternoon (it was 4:30ish) which is why I was able to get slow shutter speeds right off the bat. However, theoretically, whether I was shooting at high noon, I should get the same amount of stops regardless.

So, for the first image, my settings are as follows: 1/4 f/13 ISO 100

Now, using the Solar Shield polarized Clipons I was able to slow my shutter speed down to 1″6. Aperture and ISO remained the same:

The results are not too shabby. You can see the biggest differences on the bottom portion where the stream is hitting the pond. So, at 4:30 in the afternoon I was able to go from 1/4th of a second to 1″6 seconds. That’s a third of a stop away from a full 3 stops. Now, if this was closer to sunset or sunrise you easily slow your shutter speed past 1″6 seconds. I would guesstimate that you could potentially achieve a shutter of 15″.

As a matter of fact, I could have slowed my shutter speed even more and still have maintained a good looking histogram and tweaked my exposure in lightroom. 

Here’s my histogram for the image using the clip on lens:

How is image quality affected by using such a cheap method? Surprisingly, not very much. Sharpness didn’t seem to be affected very much. Whatever difference I saw was negligible. Take a look for yourself: 1″6 Shutter Speed:

1/4th Shutter Speed:

Will you be replacing your ND filters for this method? I sure hope not...but, if you find yourself in a situation where you don’t have your filters and you happen to have a pair of non-prescription sunglasses this is a good method to employ to help you achieve slower shutter speeds.

Just a little DIY and out of the box thinking to help you in your photographic journey.

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Carry On Rules Tighten In 2026: Adapt Your Photography Kit 

If you fly with a camera bag, 2026 is the year the gate finally caught up with you. The bag that “always made it on” for the last five years is now getting weighed, measured, and gate-checked with a consistency that did not exist before. For most travelers this is an annoyance. For photographers it is a real problem, because a camera kit is the densest, heaviest, and least checkable thing most…

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ALMA Reveals a Hidden Galaxy Nicknamed “Shadow Blaster”

A fresh source cluster is tracking a fast-moving update around ALMA Reveals a Hidden Galaxy Nicknamed “Shadow Blaster”, with 5 linked reports pointing to the main development and follow-up angles. The coverage includes signals from DIYPhotography, Nature, Space, ScienceDaily, giving the story more than one reference point instead of relying on a single feed headline. What changed The main…

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How Amazon Product Images Can Confuse Buyers Instead of Helping

When shopping on Amazon, product images are supposed to make things clear. But many times they actually do the opposite.

Some listings use too many images with too much going on. Text everywhere, icons, arrows, claims, all packed into one photo. Instead of helping, it feels overwhelming. On mobile especially, small text is hard to read, so buyers just scroll past it.

Another issue is inconsistency. One image shows the product one way, the next image looks different. Colors change, angles change, lighting changes. This makes buyers unsure about what they will actually receive.

Size confusion is also very common. Images look big or small depending on angles, but there is no clear scale. When buyers cannot understand size easily, they hesitate or leave the listing.

Sometimes images focus more on design than clarity. Heavy editing, dramatic lighting, or busy backgrounds may look creative, but they hide real details. Buyers want to see the product clearly, not guess how it looks in real life.

In the end, confused buyers usually do one thing. They move on.

Good product images should reduce questions, not create more of them. When images make buyers stop and think too much, the listing loses trust.

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How to take Flawless Product Photos Against Plain White Background - Photography tips and tutorial for photo editors

Creating a nice white background to shoot product images is not as expensive as you think. Keeping the product in focus is very important, a

Do you want your toys or other cool stuff to look amazing in pics? This trick uses a white background to make them the stars! 😎

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DIY tripod!

Who needs expensive camera accessories when you can create your own amazing tripod at home? Inspire your inner DIY guru and craft your way to stunning shots.