Want to boost your chances of achieving a polished, professional look? Our latest DIY Photography Hacks post shows you how to make two simple, yet versatile, lighting accessories from common kitchen items.
In the comfort of a studio, a photographer can use a snoot to concentrate light on a specific area. It’s very useful for lighting the hair line, separating the model from the background and for creating hotspots.
Step 1
Cut the bottom off an empty tube of crisps to allow the light from your flashgun to shoot straight through it.
Step 2
Simply attach the top of the tube to the flashgun head with three strips of masking tape. It’s easy as that!
PAGE 1: How to make a DIY studio style snoot
PAGE 2: How to make a DIY large flash diffuser
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