Photography ideas during the corona crisis
These are tough times for us all and I just wanted to see if I could do something to help. So, I’ve come up with some photography ideas you can do while you’re at home. It might not be much, but I hope it goes somewhere to break the monotony of your days and bring you some joy in these dark times.
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Photography ideas to do at home
Idea 1 – Photo Documentary Project
These are unprecedented times and when we look back in ten years, this will become an important part of history. Document your life, family, days and do it with intimacy. Nothing is more closer to you than you’re family so take the time to find the details that make your home, life and these unique times.
With thanks to Anthony Whittaker for sharing his project with us, his details are: www.photography-ffmemories.co.uk and you can follow the project on Instagram @full_frame_memories
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Idea 2 – Flat Lay Photography
Flat lay photography is very popular on social media and mainly comprises of an overhead shot of objects, products or food. It’s fairly easy to do, great fun and will keep you occupied for hours!
Create a background from some old wood or whatever you have lying around in the garage, grab some products and create some lovely flat lays. A tip here is to put your flat lay set next to a window to get as much light as possible.
Once you’re set up it’s just a case of re-arranging the objects to suit. For that extra touch leave a gap in the objects to add some graphics.
To finish the shot, crop it and add some filters or a Lightroom preset. To help, we’ve created 15 free pro lightroom presets for you, click here to get them.
Flat Lay Photograph of Vintage Cameras
Flat Lay Photograph with graphic
Idea 3 – Product Photography
When you think of product photography, you probably think of the high-end magazine shots of make up products and alike. Well, it doesn’t have to be like that. The pictures in my example below have been taken using a £100 second-hand camera, a window and a piece of polystyrene.
To get the blurry background look all you need to do is use your knowledge of apertures and focal lengths. If you don’t know how to control the visual effects of a photograph, click here.
Product photography taken at home
Product photography taken at home
Product photography taken at home
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In comparison to the great work of the health services across the world, it might not be much. But I hope it gives you a bit of fun in these tough times. If it does please leave us a comment and support us by sharing it with your friends and subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page for more.
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