That said, good lighting doesnt have to cost a fortune.

Oh, andthis ones made using LEGO bricks.

Get Into Time-Lapse Photography

Everyone loves those beautiful time-lapse videos you see all over the web.

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If you need a little help,Microsofts Hyperlapse can help you out, as canInstagrams own hyperlapse tool.

If the only face you have is your own, you’re free to still practice!

Consideradding a Wi-Fi SD card to your DSLR.

How to Improve Your Photos and Videos with Affordable Lighting

We like the Toshiba Flashair, but there are lots of choices, each with different options.

Many photographers loveMagic Lantern, andwe have a guide to installing it here.

Theres evena beginners video (above) on the topic here.

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Even if you have a point-and-shoot,you could still upgrade it.

Build a Motorized Camera Rig

Maybe youre looking to add a little electronically-controlled power to your photography game.

Justlearn to fly legally and safelyif you do.

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If that sounds overwhelming,this flowchart and audio guide will help you kick your photo clutter.

These arent your only options either:here are tons more.

We havea complete guide to the basics of photographythat can help you out.

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Practice will help you more than studying every tweak and option your camera has.

Title image bywelcomia(Shutterstock).

Additional images bycorybschneider,Paul Chin,Eirik Solheim, and Sam Woolley.

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