Are you having a "photo-block" and need some inspiration? Are you frustrated because you think you need to travel across the globe to find an intriguing and beautiful location? Guess what, you don't have to leave your house! The following tips will inspire you to take brilliant photographs in any location.
1. Look for light and shadow interactions. Photography, after all, is "light writing." What does light look like coming through your window? Do any objects make interesting shadows? Try placing a glass of water by a window, and watch the reflection dance on the table.
2. Take close up photos to abstract the content of your photo. You can distort an image or make it more interesting by getting closer or changing the angle of the camera. Macro or fish eye lenses are fun to play with. Take the time to look at fruit or flowers up close; the amount of detail is astounding.
3. Make it a point to find patterns. They are all around us, and we typically don't even take the time to see them. If you think monotony is boring, find something with interesting color or texture.
4. Get a different perspective. What do your surroundings look like when you are on the floor, or looking down from above?
5. Try different aperture and shutter speed settings. A small aperture will create a blurred background (shallow depth of field), and a big aperture will bring more of the background into focus (large depth of field). With a tripod, use slow shutter speeds in low lighting to create different effects. If you want to freeze motion, you will want to use a fast shutter speed.
6. Take some self-portraits. What is it that defines you? Think about how you would want to be photographed. What does photographing your possessions say about you?
Now you should be inspired to photograph anything, anywhere. Our surroundings are fascinating. Look at the world around you with an open mind because it is so magnificent. Most of us take our surroundings for granted, but there is endless beauty. - 15437
1. Look for light and shadow interactions. Photography, after all, is "light writing." What does light look like coming through your window? Do any objects make interesting shadows? Try placing a glass of water by a window, and watch the reflection dance on the table.
2. Take close up photos to abstract the content of your photo. You can distort an image or make it more interesting by getting closer or changing the angle of the camera. Macro or fish eye lenses are fun to play with. Take the time to look at fruit or flowers up close; the amount of detail is astounding.
3. Make it a point to find patterns. They are all around us, and we typically don't even take the time to see them. If you think monotony is boring, find something with interesting color or texture.
4. Get a different perspective. What do your surroundings look like when you are on the floor, or looking down from above?
5. Try different aperture and shutter speed settings. A small aperture will create a blurred background (shallow depth of field), and a big aperture will bring more of the background into focus (large depth of field). With a tripod, use slow shutter speeds in low lighting to create different effects. If you want to freeze motion, you will want to use a fast shutter speed.
6. Take some self-portraits. What is it that defines you? Think about how you would want to be photographed. What does photographing your possessions say about you?
Now you should be inspired to photograph anything, anywhere. Our surroundings are fascinating. Look at the world around you with an open mind because it is so magnificent. Most of us take our surroundings for granted, but there is endless beauty. - 15437
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