[Nicole]

I realized that the list of projects was starting to actually grow, so I've separated the projects out by category and put in the links. This list will be updated as DIY projects are added here and elsewhere in the forums:

Lighting:

• DIY Flash Diffuser (mdwsta4)
• Make Your Own Studio Lights (mikeboy)
• Build Your Own Free Standing Light Panel (Photodoto)
• Film Can Diffuser and Color Gel Holder (jhawksley)
• Putting together a Budget DIY Lighting System
• DIY Ring Light for Portrait Photography
• DIY Softbox
• How to Build a Food Photography Light Stand
• Using a Water Jug as a Flash Diffuser

Studio Equipment:

• Build Your Own Light Tent (Bail) (Other examples: 1, 2)
  • See the New and Improved Collapsible Light Tent by Bail
• Places to find large backdrops (smc1377, jiminyclickit, saralonde)
• Cheap DIY (Homemade) Muslin Photography Background
  (DIYPhotograpy.net)

Filters:

• Polarizing "Filters" for your P&S (Nicole)
• Macro Attachment for your P&S

Ways to Stabilize your Camera:

• Inexpensive Bean Bag Pods (alissasanderson)
• "Sand" Bag Pod (jiminyClickit)
• String "Tripod"

Miscellaneous:

• Protecting Your Camera in the Rain using Ziplock bags or Food Covers (Nicole, Merlyn)
• DIYPhotography.net (Saralonde)
• Reflectors and Alternatives (RandomConnections)
• Custom White Balance (Nicole)
• Free Printable Cardboard Lens Hoods
• DIY Shutter Release for your Canon DSLR
• The Bucket Method (JiminyClickit)