In this hemisphere we have already immersed ourselves in the summer and the truth is that in this area there are certain times when it is impossible to leave, you do not want to fry at 40 euros in the shade and you do not always want to take a nap, there are those who prefer to take more time and, in addition, in the other hemisphere something similar can happen, but because of the cold , so I thought of this article, so you have no excuse not to practice photography because you can’t go out, I bring you 15 exercises that you can do at home, without having to cool down, get wet or burn your brain, that sometimes it’s okay to take risks and put good photos in bad weather, but well, you too have the right to your days off and not leave the house. And of course, your camera also has the right to pay attention to it, so I found common ground;).
Do you like the idea? Well, here we are. Take note.
- Portrait is one of the most practiced photographic disciplines.
- Especially in the beginning.
- It is very likely that you have someone at home.
- Family.
- Friends.
- Neighbors.
- If you do not have it but you have a pet.
- Try to take a photo.
- You can follow general portrait tips.
- Or also some more specific ones for photographing pets.
Wow, don’t you have a pet, you don’t have your neighbor, and nobody borrows?I have the solution! Who better than you to model and practice. No one will do better than you what you ask, no one will be as patient with you as you, and no one will be as available at the same time as you. , but it’s a great solution. It’s time to do a self-portrait. If you feel like the plan and don’t have a tripod, don’t fall behind. Place the camera on a stable surface at the desired height (shelf, chair, table, floor?) triggers the timer or timer.
If the portrait does not seem stimulating enough and you want to increase the difficulty a bit or if it just appeals to you and you feel like a subject, you can practice nude photography.
You’re going to need a plant or bouquet of flowers (better if it’s natural?). If you have a macro, great, otherwise try a very bright lens. Try playing with light, perspective and other tips I gave you here.
It’s a problem that people find very difficult at first, but it’s not that hard, if you want to get a photo like this, just follow these steps.
In the blog we talk several times about everything that can excite you and impact with these techniques, but have you tried it?Maybe it’s time to practice it, for this you can follow the steps that Mario explains and if you want to try with your mobile, here’s how.
Macrophotography is a fascinating world. It is magical to see how a tingling suddenly takes on spectacular dimensions, the invisible to us becomes relevant and attractive and impacts us, if you have a macro lens look at your house objects, textures or anything else you want to photograph and become art. You can even try abstract art, tips here and inspiration here.
If you don’t have a macro and don’t plan to invest money in one because you don’t know if your thing is macro, you should know that there are other alternatives, at least try, they’re worth it. Here is an example of a piece of wool caught with the Canon inverted 24 mm f / 2. 8 with the inverter ring. No, it’s not a good picture, it’s just for you to see the increase;).
Are you impressed with these photos with such a black background and haven’t gotten them yet?Well, it’s not as hard as you think, follow these tips and you’ll see it’s a lot easier than you think. , yes, another exercise without leaving home;).
Are you one of those people who likes to cook?Are you good at mixing ingredients and waking up to the most exquisite stomachs?How about preparing a delicious dish and a succulent dessert, photographing them at their best and then enjoying them, alone or with the company you want the most?Doesn’t sound like a bad plan, does it? Here’s a guide to photographing gastronomy and in this link how to photograph desserts;) Do I get hungry just thinking about it?
Have you ever photographed yourself or someone multiple times in a single photo?You can achieve this by merging the different images with an editor. Install the tripod and take several pictures with the person or with you in different places and with different positions in the frame (without moving the tripod). Then he fuses the images, he’s funny!
It takes an object, it can be a beautiful object or any object, the important thing in this case, more than the results, will be to understand how light works and how it affects objects, it illuminates this same object in different ways:
Then look at the photos and analyze the differences between them, you can see how they change depending on whether you use natural light or artificial light, you can also see the differences between hard light and soft light in both situations of natural light. Pay close attention to how the object changes depending on the direction from which it receives the light. This exercise may not satisfy you in terms of sharing or displaying images, however, it will help you take another (and very important) step in your photography learning. .
And speaking of studying light. You can check not only how this affects an object, but also how it can change a landscape or how a building is perceived. I don’t know what views you will get from your window, but why not try taking the same photo with the same frame at different times of the day? You will be amazed at how the scene changes and you will learn another very, very important lesson.
What about a surreal picture? It will be an exercise in which imagination and creativity must give everything, here are 10 ways to achieve it.
You like the idea of surreal photography but that doesn’t convince you, you can’t find the idea or you want to send one more message, maybe you are thinking about conceptual photography and you don’t know it yet.
Do you have a tripod and flashlight besides your camera?If it’s still daylight, lower the blinds and experiment with light painting, if you understand correctly, you’ll end up planning an outdoor session.
You just don’t have the camera because you left it to your friend for a super special event or your brother for his honeymoon, but you want to do something related to photography, I have an idea for you. Build a light box? If you’re good at crafting and crafts, you can also get other ideas from here. So you’re preparing some accessories for the moment you can have your camera back.
Okay, the ideal is to take the photo from the camera and not have to spend hours in front of the computer to take a decent photo, but one thing is and the other is a basic and minimal development to improve your photos, which has been made a lifetime. in photographic laboratories with analog photography, but now in the digital age, it’s up to us to decide. If you haven’t dared yet, what are you waiting for to play with Photoshop or Lightroom?How about trying to edit in black and white? Here are some tips for doing it in Photoshop and here in Lightroom By the way, do you already know our Lightroom course?
You no longer have an excuse to practice photography from home, in comfort, sheltered from the cold and heat. You have a lot of exercises to enjoy what you love the most. Your camera is waiting for you, which one are you going to start with?
Before you fail? I have to ask you a favor, if you found it useful, share it, I’m sure someone will find these ideas fantastic. And if you liked it, a like will tell us if we’re on the right track in the content. I like A click doesn’t cost anything;). Thank you and see you soon!