Thrifty Thursday: DIY Camera Stand & Light

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Recently, I clicked on a video on the Yahoo sidebar that provided the directions for this genius idea so I cannot take the credit as an original DIY. I wasn't able to find the original video bur I definitely wanted to share this idea with my readers!

What you will need:
  • Camera with stand adapter hole
  • Lamp with shade (standard-size screw)
  • A working light bulb (mine is 60 watts)























Directions
1. Remove your lamp shade.











You will be left with something that looks like this:















2. Screw your camera on top of your lamp where the shade goes and BAM.. you have a camera stand!















Need some additional light for your photo? Turn the lamp on!





















Photos in Daylight

Camera with flash












Camera with flash and light bulb












lighting looks very natural
Camera with just light bulb





















Photos At Night With Ceiling Light On

Camera with flash












Camera with flash and light bulb












Adds a filtered appearance
Camera with light bulb only





















 Dark Room (literally black)

Camera with flash












Camera with flash and light bulb












this picture looks so retro to me
Camera with light bulb only





















**Do you notice a difference? And, will you try this technique? Let me know in the comments below. Thanks for reading!**

Comments

  1. Patty JNovember 13, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    That is a neat idea using the lamp like that!

    ReplyDelete
  2. JessicaNovember 13, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Thanks! Try it out and send me some of your photos on FB!!

    ReplyDelete

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