Claire Gillo
Claire is a commercial branding photographer based in South Devon. She has worked and contributed to a number of photography publications over the past 15 years. Visit www.clairegillo.com and Instagram @clairegillophotography
We all know that photography equipment costs a fortune (especially the top-end brands), however the good news is not all of it is necessary! To try our photography DIY hacks, the only bit of expensive kit you’ll need is a camera and a lens. The rest of your ‘kit’ can be found around the home or bought at a budget price. For some of our DIY hacks you may need an external light source, but once again if you don’t have an external flashgun or fancy studio lights you can find an alternative budget solution such as a halogen flood light or a household lamp. Remember as well that to save yourself money, look at the second-hand market no matter what you are buying, because not only is this better environmentally (big win!) it will also save you some pounds.
In this feature we have it all covered, from budget background options to household lighting modifiers, so you can take professional-looking images without
