The Enthusiast's Guide to DIY Photography

35. SOFT FILTER

THIS IS A fun and easy way to create soft portraits and ethereal macro shots. Photographers have been using variations of this style of filter for years, so it is a timeproven technique that will give your photography a different look. This is a simple project that requires some petroleum jelly and any old, clear filter.

Parts List (Figure 35.1)

• UV, haze, or clear filter
• Petroleum jelly
• Rubbing alcohol
• Tight mesh rag

35.1

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