If you're stuck indoors there are plenty of ways you can practice photography at
home and get creative with just your camera
from natural light portrait photography to simple food shots or one light
product shoots in this video i've put together a list
of 10 creative photo shoot ideas that you can try at home
you don't have to get out to exciting locations collaborate with large teams
or photograph top-end products straight out of the box to get great photos
some of these shoots are so simple that all you'll need is your camera
and a subject. Number 1: natural light portraiture. Technically
natural light portrait photography could be done
indoors or outdoors but either way it's a great excuse to get shooting
one of the best things about natural light portrait photography
is that you really don't need much equipment to get started all you need is
your camera a subject and some space if you're
shooting indoors start by looking for a suitable
light source like a large window and think about how
you can make the most of your scene in this indoor photography class i kept
things really clean and simple using a large
window as the light source my camera and some diffusion material.
Number 2: Photographing the kids. Whether it's the weekend or
holidays take the opportunity to grab the kids for some quick
photos at home again these kinds of shoots can be done
indoors or outdoors and require very little equipment
if you can't get outside think of ways to get creative
indoors you could get them to dress up in their favorite outfits
pose them with family pets or as i did here i use their
favorite toys as props this gives them something to focus on
while you get that great shot. Number 3:
Simulating sunlight portrait lighting. If you're looking for new creative
portrait photography ideas why not try this simple one light
portrait photography setup to recreate your own feeling of natural
sunlight this lighting setup is ideal for those
who only have a small studio space to work in
and it only requires one light you can also
build on this setup by introducing a flag to create the feeling of
sun and shadow it's a technique that i use and demonstrate regularly this shot
also uses only one light and was shot by my colleague Urs he
created this dynamic image that simulates light coming through a door
by carefully controlling the way light can escape from a bare bulb studio light
Number 4: Dramatic rim lighting portraits.
If you're looking for something dramatic then rim lighting is another favorite of
mine i often use rim lighting to create
dramatic and moody portrait images this technique often requires four
lights but here we've achieved a beautiful
rim lighting with just one light you can see the full videos
and techniques on Karl Taylor Education. Number 5: Natural light food
photography. If photographing people isn't your thing
why not try natural light food photography as you'll
see in our newest food photography classes
you don't need to have amazing culinary skills
to photograph food at home in two of our natural light food shots where Anna
photographed a bowl of spaghetti and a charcuterie board all you'll need
are some basic ingredients a space to shoot in your camera and a
tripod and a few reflectors may also come in
handy. Number 6: Simple food photography at
home. If you have one studio light or even a
speed light then you can take this set up one step
further here anna and i use just one studio
light to create the feeling of natural light with just a few studio
lights you can get truly creative why not see what you can come
up with in your home for an afternoon cup of tea
a jar of feta or even dessert. Number 7: Still life photography.
Still life photography is a great way to really test your creativity
and you really don't need much to get started our recent live show
the egg challenge is the perfect example shooting just an ordinary egg i show you
exactly how creative you can be just using your lighting and background
and coming up with alternative lighting techniques on the
same subject take a look around the house to see what
you can find whether it be books or pieces of fruit
and challenge yourself to see how many different shots you can come up
with it's a great way to pass the time test your skills and push your
creativity one of our top members George Reynold
has been busy at home creating some wonderful
still life images as you can see here. Number 8: One light product
photography. Product photography can seem quite
intimidating to many photographers especially if they think they need
multiple lights to get good results if you know how to use and control light
the reality is that you can get some professional product photos
using minimal equipment these product shots just used
one light and these just needed two lights
the key thing to have in addition to your light are a selection of reflectors
mirrors and flags as these can be used to further control your lighting
if you want to get even more creative you can also make use of
long exposures and a single light source as i demonstrated in our one light
live product shoot show. Number 9: Bottle photography. Chances
are you already have at least one bottle of wine or similar laying
around the house whilst most photographers would use two
or three lights to shoot a good bottle shot
in a previous youtube video i showed you how you can do it
with no lights at all and just use natural light and an iphone
torch. Number 10: Splash photography. If you're feeling a
little bit more daring and you don't mind a little mess
why not try out splash photography in this
simplest form all you need for splash photography is one light
some diffusion material and a liquid of your choice
you could try shooting water splashes wine splashes
or even paint splashes but if you don't want to get that messy
then check out my simple splash with a speed light video
on our youtube channel. Other productive ways to further your photography
practice your post-production post-production is an important part of
the photographic process and knowing how to use photoshop and
retouch photos is a valuable skill for any photographer to have if you
can't get out to photograph or don't have any shoots planned
take the opportunity to work on your post-production skills instead
if you've never quite mastered the pen tool or feel your burning and dodging
skills could be refined then take a look at our post-production
section where you'll find a variety of photoshop classes that will help you
learn the most important skills that are specifically
for photographers and you'll really advance your skills
you'll also find a selection of downloadable work along files
that you can use to practice with too.
Update & review important business documents.
When did you last review your terms and
conditions or update your website often these seemingly small but
important tasks fall by the wayside when we're busy
shooting but it's important to revisit these things from time to time
now's a good time as any to get your paperwork
in order. Making your own photography backgrounds. Growing tired of using the
same backgrounds for your photography why not take the opportunity to create
your very own DIY photography backgrounds from wooden
boards to canvas backdrops you can get fairly creative in just a
few simple steps and really open up a broader range of
background possibilities for your photos so if you're trying to discover how to
create stained aged and authentic looking backgrounds
we've got all the information.
Learn first-hand from top professional photographers.
No, you don't
have to leave the house to learn first hand from the pros if you're looking for
ways to pass the time while still developing your knowledge
take a look at our past guest interviews where i sit down with
some of the industry's leading photographers
to find out what advice and tips they have to share
from developing your style to industry secrets
and marketing yourself these top pros share their knowledge
and answer your questions. So as you can see there's plenty of
photography ideas for you to try at home you don't necessarily have to get out or
go to the studio to shoot and you certainly don't need a lot of
equipment on hand hopefully this will give you some
inspiration to start shooting even if it's just at home. Thanks very
much for watching. Get my completely free photography
course with no sign up required you can also access our free
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