<p>A good camera does not always translate to good photography. In spite of the sudden upraise of digital cameras in the market showcasing latest models and equipments at affordable prices, good photography is only possible when you’re well acquainted with technology and open to experimentation. Not to forget the enthusiasm to put that extra effort to get amazing shots and have fun along the way.</p> <p>Meghana Kulkarni’s session ‘Camera <span class="caps"><span class="caps">DIY</span></span> fun’ will teach you just that. The idea is to appreciate photography as an art and enjoy the whole experience of taking photos. Anybody can buy expensive photography equipment but if we treated the cameras as just cameras and experimented with them and tried to make our own equipment, we can get surprisingly good results for almost no cost at all!</p> <p>Therefore, anyone who has a keen interest in photography can attend the session. Because as a hobbyist photographer, it is essential to know how to experiment with not just the photo content but the camera and equipment itself which makes the experience of using a camera most rewarding. Another reason why photography enthusiasts should attend this session is to bust myths that we need to spend money all the time to get better results. In fact, it’s all about honing your skills and the session will help you with the same.</p> <p>FAQ’s</p> <p>What will you gain from this session?</p> <p>Meghana will introduce you to simple techniques which can really enhance the quality of your photography.</p> <p>With the means of a powerpoint presentation and demo, the session will introduce you to techniques that will help you experiment with your photography methods to bring out excellent images. The topics that will be covered during the session are- small, easy camera hacks and making of simple lenses for SLRs, using digital point and shoots with telescopes for Astro-photography and creating close up filters for cameras.</p> <p>Furthermore, you will also learn how to use cheap fisheye lens attachment for digital point and shoots and SLRs as well as create a <span class="caps"><span class="caps">DIY</span></span> lens baby special effects lens and make your own 250mm fixed lens. The session will throw light on pinhole cameras, basic repairing of Film SLRs and Medium format cameras, using cheap 35 mm film in Medium format cameras and scanning negatives using a shuttle box. That’s not all, you will also learn about Ttv – through the viewfinder-basically a fun new way of using old Twin Lens Reflex cameras once again!</p> <p>At the end of the Groupgyaan session, you will not only learn to capture amazing photographs with the means of experimentation but also learn to enjoy the entire process of it.</p>