This list covers various DIY techniques that can save you quite a bit on the gear while also keep your creative muscles busy. From lighting up the room with a plastic bag instead of a professional flash to the incredible bokeh background made with simple tin foil, these will make fine additions to your arsenal while keeping your bank account intact.
#1 Use Tinfoil To Create A Wall Of Bokeh

#2 Build Custom Pinhole Photography Kits

#3 Use A Plastic Bag For A Softbox Effect

#4 Use A Fishtank To Get That Underwater Shot

#5 Use A Piece Of Cloth And A Cardboard To Create A Portable And Inexpensive Seamless Background System

#6 Remove Tourists From Your Pictures Using These Simple Steps

#7 Instant Fake Macro Bokeh

#8 Get That Perfect Top-Down Photo For Your Instagram

#9 Use A Towel As Video Slider

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#10 Cut Out Your Own Bokeh Shapes

#11 Use A CD To Create Lens Flares

#12 Manipulate Visual Perception Using Forced Perspectives

#13 Add Steam With Regular Appliances

#14 Use A Sandwich Bag To Create Hazy Photos

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

#16 Use Your Sunglasses As A Filter

#17 Don’t Be Afraid To Add Lights With Regular Bulbs

#18 Create A Different Self Portrait Using Lace

#19 Use A Hair Dryer To Get A Stand Out Selfie
