About DIY Photography
Welcome to DIY Photography, your go-to source for all things photo and video. Established in 2006, DIYP has been at the forefront of the industry for over 15 years, providing our readers with the latest news, insights, and inspiration.
Our mission is to be a one-stop shop for the photo and video industry. Our website offers a wide range of content for enthusiasts and professionals, from featuring talented artists to providing in-depth gear reviews. We regularly feature tutorials, tips and tricks of the trade, and excel in identifying industry trends.
Our team is made up of industry professionals with a combined experience of over 200 years. With a wide network of photographers, filmmakers, and photo/video brands, we have our finger on the pulse of the industry, sharing updated and accurate information.
Thank you for visiting DIY Photography. We hope that you find our website informative, inspiring, and helpful in your journey.
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Meet the Team
Udi Tirosh
Founder and Editor in Chief
Udi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.
Articles by Udi »John Aldred
Senior News Editor
John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
Articles by John »Alex Baker
News Editor
Alex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe
Articles by Alex »Dunja Djudjic
News Editor
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
Articles by Dunja »Sagiv Gilburd
News Editor
Sagiv Gilburd is an Israel-based commercial photographer and videographer with extensive expertise in studio work, event photography, and managing large-scale photography projects.
Articles by Sagiv »David Williams
Columist
Dave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.
Articles by David »Tom Saimon
Columist
Tom Saimon is a boutique wedding and fashion photographer based in Haifa, Israel. Tom founded one of most sought-after wedding photography boutiques in Israel and shoots over 100 weddings a year, making him not only an established photogrpher, but also an authority in the industry. Tom is regularly featured in fashion and wedding magazines as a style benchmark
Articles by Tom »Adam Frimer
Head of digital
Adam Frimer is a Guinness World Record holder, producer, and DOP based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Adam owns a production company that specializes in corporate marketing and brand strategy. His videos have collectively hit over a quarter billion views
Articles by Adam »Amit Maymoni
Columist
Amit Maymoni is a filmaker based in Tel Aviv, Israel. He runs a boutique production house - Apex Media - specializing in commercial filmmaking. He is a seasoned filmmaker with 17 years of experience, has produced videos for local and global brands like DJI, Rapyd, and others, and shot festivals worldwide, including Tomorrowland, EDC Vegas, and Green Vally brazil
Articles by Amit »Jake Hicks
Columnist
Jake Hicks is an award winning editorial and fashion photographer who specializes in keeping the skill in the camera, not just on the screen. For more of his work and tutorials, check out his website. On Jake’s Facebook page, you can also tune in for a live stream every other Tuesday night. You can also sign up for the Jake Hicks Photography newsletter to receive Jake’s free Top Ten Studio Lighting Tips and Techniques PDF and be sure to download his free 50-page studio lighting book.
Articles by Jake »Joost Wierenga
Columist
Joost is storyteller, filmmaker & photographer from Dutch descent, with an Irish tongue, who teaches eager kids how to hold a camera properly, and where not to put your coffee on filmsets.
Articles by Joost »Stefan Kohler
Columist
Stefan Kohler is a full-time retoucher. He's from Germany and likes bacon. In the last years, he built up a broad community around his retouching classes at the Infinite tool's website. You can follow his work oninstagram.
Articles by Stefan »Ophir Peleg
Videographer
Ophir Peleg is a commercial photographer and videographer based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Ophir mainly shoots commercial work, but will occasionally shoot funny videos too.
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