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DIY: Make Instagram Holiday Cards

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Holiday Cards + Instagram = HoliGram?!

No, not like Tupac’s hologram, silly.

We’re talking about Holiday-grams. Real life cards from your favorite ‘grams.

Make and send holiday cards from your favorite Instagram pics or pretty much any photo on your phone.

This guide has a card-making style for everyone, from the super app-savvy to the DIY-ers.

Making holiday cards has never been so instant … and awesome!

Make DIY Instagram Cards!

p.s. Come on a photo walk with us! We’ll be meeting this Sunday 12/2 at the Photojojo Secret Store in San Francisco with cider and cameras.

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The Great WebShop BrainSwap, Part 2

We’ve been asking our favorite shops on the web to let us know what they fancy most in our shop.

These folks know just what make the very best gifts. So, we picked their brains and are happy to present: what the crews from Modcloth and Polyvore like most.

 

Ashley McGregor Dey, Modcloth

Meet ModCloth’s Social Media Specialist and Present Picker Extraordinaire:

Ashley McGregor Dey

Fun facts about Ashley – She has a Batman tattoo and a pretty intense My Little Pony collection.

 

A keychain tripod! What’s not to love about it?
Tiltpod Mobile
$15 at the Photojojo Store

Helps get that perfect outfit photo!
iPhone Shutter Remote
$40 at the Photojojo Store

Cameras and Cookies. Two of my favorite things.
The Camera Cookie Cutter Set
$18 at the Photojojo Store

Adorable accessories!
Lens Bracelets
$15-25 at the Photojojo Store

Always need some extra juice.
Bamboo Solar Charger
$35 at the Photojojo Store

About ModCloth

ModCloth.com is an e-retailer that sells retro, indie, and vintage clothing styles. We’ve attracted a large, devoted following through our unique selection of indie clothing and engaging promotions and content on the ModCloth Blog and social networks.

www.modcloth.com

 



Emily Craig, Polyvore

Meet Polyvore’s Graphic Designer and Arbiter of Good Taste:

Emily Craig

Fun facts about Emily – Emily was born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District. She has all of her fingers and toes.

 

I just love how this can be used as a stand/tripod AND charges your phone. It’s the perfect conversational gadget piece that’ll have people asking, “what is that?”
Une Bobine
$30 at the Photojojo Store

As a kid, I played with Sunprints and still find myself making them as an adult (I even have a few of my faves up at my desk). I love this kit because it makes photography accessible to all ages and levels of experience!
DIY Pinhole Camera and Sunprint Kit
$25 at the Photojojo Store

I was first introduced to Souldier through their hand-made guitar straps and have become a huge fan of their recycled camera straps. They come in a range of delicious vintage colors and have a real sturdy feel (they are recycled from seat belts, after all).
Seat Belt Camera Straps
$20 at the Photojojo Store

Cameras! Letterpress! Oh my! I just adore this super-sweet vintage camera print from Sycamore Street Press. It’s a simple black and silver print that just tickles the design-nerd camera-lover in me.
Click Click Camera Print
$35 at the Photojojo Store

You’ve got photos of your friends but who doesn’t enjoy adding a little silliness to the situation… or everyday objects.
Disguise Magnet Set
$12 at the Photojojo Store

About Polyvore

Polyvore is a shoppable magazine where millions of members shop, create fashion collages and then share them with the world.

www.polyvore.com


   
   
DIY: Make Crazy Detailed Light Paintings with Photo Light Stencils

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Ever tried painting with light but got an amorphous blob instead of the heart you meant to draw? Us, too.

That’s why light stencils are so so so great!

Instead of free-hand drawing with an LED light, you’ll use a cardboard box with a shape inside of it to shoot super detailed light paintings.

You don’t even have to cut out a stencil!

Just print out an old photo or a silhouette and slide it into your homemade lightbox. Pop the flash a few times, and create surreal dreamscapes even Salvador Dali would be envious of.

What better way to take advantage of those daylight savings hours?

How to Make Photo Light Stencils

p.s. Make a light stencil photo, and share it with us on Twitter! We’ll spotlight 3 winners on the Photojojo Tumblr. Just 1) Follow us @photojojo and 2) Hashtag it #photojojodiy. We’ll pick winners Monday morning 11/26 PST!

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Photojojo’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012, Part 1!

When the turkey is roasted and thanks is given, take up your fork and remember… this is the perfect chance to suss out what Aunt Margie wants for Christmas!

If your dinner table detectiving doesn’t yield results, we’re here to help.

We are so very proud to present Photojojo’s Gift Guide Number One. It’s the number one gift guide for items that are sure to delight.


     

The Cell Lens Pouch

This pouch is perfect for that pal who always has their camera phone at-the-ready.

The Cell Lens Pouch is here to ensure their favorite cell phone lens is just as prepared. It attaches to any phone’s audio jack to keep the tiniest of photoccessories safe, snug and close by.

The Cell Lens Pouch
$15 at the Photojojo Store

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Disguise Magnet Set

No one on earth can not chuckle at the sight of grandma in a mustache!

The Disguise Magnet Set is here to let you add instant giggles to your snap shots. Use them to display your photos on your fridge and to accessorize your pals to your liking.

Disguise Magnet Set
$12 at the Photojojo Store

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      The Bikepod

What do you get the guy whose love of photography is second only to his love for his bike? A Bikepod, of course!

The Bikepod is carefully crafted to snuggly hug your handlebars and take your camera, or camera phone, on the ride of its life.

The Bikepod
$25 at the Photojojo Store

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Bamboo Solar Charger

Everyone can use a little more power. Battery power that is.

The Bamboo Solar Charger converts sunlight to battery power and will charge any and every camera phone. Now, you can keep your camera phone fully juiced for non-stop picture taking power.

Bamboo Solar Charger
$35 at the Photojojo Store

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The Lensbaby Spark

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Most fun tilt-shift lens, ever! Use your fingers to push, pull, and literally tilt the Lensbaby Spark for selective focus fun.

Add dazzling depth of field, motion blur and tilt-shift effects simply and affordably! It’s a unique (and did we mention fun?) addition to any growing lens collection.

The Lensbaby Spark
$80 at the Photojojo Store

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DIY: Keep Your Turkey Company with Beautiful Photo Place Holders

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The Holidays are quickly approaching, and it’s time to get crafty.

So what are you bringing to the table?

It may be all about the turkey, dressing and casseroles, but these handmade table place holders are sweeter than pumpkin pie.

This DIY tutorial incorporates some of our favorite things: photos (duh!), tiny pumpkins (yay!) and Thanksgiving (yum!).

They’ll make your dinner table look *awesome*, and they’ll show your loved ones how much they mean to you.

Now isn’t that what Thanksgiving is all about?

Make Photo-rific Table Decor!

p.s. Today you can win a photo-licious Camera Cookie Cutter Set! Just follow our Pinterest to enter.

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The Great WebShop BrainSwap, Part 1

We’re teaming up with some of our very favorite shops on the web to help you, faithful readers, with your holiday shopping!

These folks have very good taste. So, we decided to take advantage of their expertise and asked them to pick out their faves from the Photojojo shop to share with you.

We’d have chosen ourselves, but that’d be like choosing your favorite from among your very own kids. That is to say… totally illegal. (right?)

Now, scroll-along to see what the crews from Threadless and Poketo like most.

 

Christian Picciolini, Threadless

Meet Threadless’ Community Partnerships Manager and Present Picker Extraordinaire:

Christian Picciolini

Fun facts about Christian – He’s been nominated for 3 Emmy Awards and was a Producer for the Smashing Pumpkins ‘Gish’ and ‘Siamese Dreams’ reissue DVD box sets.

 

I love instant Polaroid cameras. Taking a photo without adding a filter and seeing it published right in front of your eyes is raw and magical.
Polaroid Z340 Instant Camera
$249 at the Photojojo Store

Who wouldn’t love a watch that has a face that looks like an f-stop? Seriously.
The F-Stop Watch
$35 at the Photojojo Store

Want to have some fun with long exposures and not get arrested for graffiti? This is how you do it. Have a good time and don’t inhale.
Light Paint Can
$39 at the Photojojo Store

This twisty and bendy tripod is awesome when you want to take really amazing photos on the go from really gnarly angles.
The Gorillapod
$19+ at the Photojojo Store

There is so much cool stuff that you should share with your loved ones. A Photojojo gift card makes for friend-makin’ fun.
Photojojo Gift Cards
$10+ at the Photojojo Store

About Threadless

Threadless is an online community of artists and friends. As the company explores new opportunities and canvases for its artists, it keeps true to the core of its business; anyone from any corner of the Internet can make and pick what Threadless sells. Since 2000, thousands of artists have submitted their work. And every single week, Threadless transforms their weird, geeky, and beautiful ideas into tangible art. Join their community of 2 million – make, pick, play, and shop at Threadless.com.

www.threadless.com

 



Lehua Faulkner, Pocketo

Meet Poketo’s Graphic Designer and Photographer and Arbiter of Good Taste:

Lehua Faulkner

Fun facts about Lehua – She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their pup named Maps. She loves living in a city with so much life and enjoys capturing her surroundings on a regular basis. She loves good food, music, and art and tries to surround herself with the things and people that make life a beautiful journey.

 

I’ve been on the lookout for a simple, but charming, camera strap. The Toyko Dreamer Strap fits the bill nicely with its clean and delightful design.
The Tokyo Dreamer Strap
$20 at the Photojojo Store

Saving photo opportunities from dead battery hell. What’s not to love? I tend to find myself in a pickle quite often when I see the red bar on my iPhone appear (and drain rapidly) as I continue to ignore its nagging warning. Now I truly can ignore this warning and capture away.
Keychain iPhone Charger
$34.95 at the Photojojo Store

My love for photos is only rivaled by animals, so the combination of the two together = perfection! I love its quirky appeal and am appreciative of the extra company while editing into the wee hours of the night.
Animag Photo Stand
$9 at the Photojojo Store

Most genius ideas are simple at heart and this is one of them. One of my biggest pet peeves is that I always have a tendency to tilt my photos by an angle or two. Au revoir, crooked photos!
The Level Camera Cube
$15 at the Photojojo Store

I’m from Hawaii so naturally I have a love for the ocean. I love taking photos with my iPhone and this would be the perfect accessory for my next trip home!
iPhone Scuba Suit
$60 at the Photojojo Store

About Poketo

Poketo is an online destination and brick and mortar shop for design-driven wares that take art off the gallery walls and into people’s lives. We host art shows and workshops in hopes of bringing the community together and continue to work with artists around the world.

www.poketo.com


   
   
Rain or Shine it’s Photo Taking Time
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The weather may have decidedly taken a turn for the grey, but our new Digital Time-Lapse Camera doesn’t mind. It wears a weather resistent jacket that lets it shoot time-lapse videos no matter the atmospheric conditions.

It’s true, the temperature might drop, but your camera sure won’t. The Three Way Camera Strap offers three camera slingin’ styles from one super-sturdy strap.

Click through to check them out in the Photojojo Shop (just don’t forget to bring your umbrella).

The Digital Time-Lapse Camera Tweet It!
$180 at the Photojojo Shop

The Three Way Camera Strap Tweet It!
$40 at the Photojojo Shop


   
   
10 DIY Photo Filters on the Cheap

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Back before Snapseed and Instagram, photographers used lens filters to add snazzy effects to their snapshots.

But filters can cost you a pretty penny, and you’re quite happy keeping your pennies, thankyouverymuch.

Well, we’ve got you covered because we’ve rounded up 10 DIY photo filters that won’t cost you.

In fact, most of these things are probably just lying around the house!

So follow along with our roundup as we accentuate the analogue and re-imagine the digital.

10 DIY Photo Filters to Try!

p.s. Our pals at Mosaic make some seriously beautiful photobooks you can create right from your iPhone! Take a look-see here.

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The Digital Holga Lens

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“Abracadabra” and “shazam” are decent magic words and all, but we think “Photojojo” works just as well. Why, you ask?

Because we’ve figured out how to transmogrify your DSLR into a Holga, instantly!

We didn’t even have to make deals with dark powers: we just used the Digital Holga Lens.

Mount this plastic lens right onto your camera body and start snapping away! Your photos will have that vignetted lo-fi charm for which Holgas are so well known. (Pssst: if your DSLR shoots video too, you’ve got a Holga home movie machine on your hands).

Go ahead, make some magic without having to lift a wand.

The Digital Holga Lens
$30 at the Photojojo Store

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Will These 5 Robot Photographers Replace Human Photogs as We Know It?

photoBot photo by Claudine Quinn

No, they won’t.

But they’ll take over when you want to take a break from shooting at a party or want to document your day without having to stop what you’re doing!

Meet the anthropomorphic party cameras:

  • photoBot is a ‘bot that uses an ultrasonic ranger to detect where people are in a room. Like an adorable T2, he detects people to shoot and shoots them.
  • NAO is a humanoid robot that can shoot based off the rule of thirds and the golden ratio. It actually learned what makes a good photo based on these two photography principles.

These robo-photographers are meant to be worn, so they’ll document your day from your perspective:

  • The Autographer has 5 sensors that use a super smart algorithm that decides when it’s just the right moment to take a photo.
  • The Memoto comes with no buttons because it simply shoots a photo every 30 seconds. Similar to the Autographer, you clip it on and have your day documented!

Other robo-cameras of note are Sony’s Party-Shot camera that sits on a base and takes photos of your party for you and the Instaprint, a little box that prints out Instagram photos based on hashtags.

It’ll be a while before humans are completely replaced with robots, but we wouldn’t mind handing over the duties when our hands are full. How about you?

photoBot, the Anthropomorphic Camera [via It's Nice That]

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