Articles by: Mehera Bonner

The holidays are almost upon us, which means it's officially time to start rounding up great gifts for your loved ones. Buying friends and families presents that they'll actually like (as opposed to some questionable homemade eggnog) can be a challenge — especially when there's a tech nerd in the group.

On a budget this year? The time has come to break out the hot glue gun, clear your calendar, and devote yourself to a day of DIY project goodness.

[caption id="attachment_9998" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image via Flickr[/caption] In you're a freelancer, chances are your friends are jealous.  After all, there are tons of perks to the job, including (but not limited to): more time at home with your BFF the couch, the ability to spend part of your day in yoga pants without people judging you, and the fact that you're basically your own boss.

Looking to learn the basics of time-lapse photography? Outdoor photographer Corey Rich is your new best friend –– especially when it comes to setting up a successful night sky time-lapse with your camera's built-in interval-o-meter.

[caption id="attachment_6683" align="alignnone" width="620"] Photo by Kara Harms[/caption] Ever wonder why you're drawn to a particular color? Maybe you feel totally at ease in a sea of pink, and turn into a ball of anxiety around orange overload?

[caption id="attachment_6606" align="alignnone" width="650"] Beautifully color-balanced skin. Photo by Lindsay Adler[/caption] Flawless skin is essential in glamour and fashion photography, but even models with a clear complexion can look uneven in less-than-ideal lighting.