It is common that when we enter the world of photography, we are somewhat lost and we dare to work only with the “official”, with these brands that we know, with purely photographic accessories, and with these compositions or themes that we have called, attention.
In other words, we rarely go beyond the norm, acceptable or correct. Are we tired of navigating the stormy photographic ocean to make us witty?But the truth is that with imagination and some everyday objects you can do real magic, so if you don’t feel like leaving home, or if you can’t, sign up for at least one and put it into practice, I’ll see how fun and surprising it is.
- Although this does not seem to be the case.
- It serves more than just packing sandwiches or leftovers :-).
- Yes.
- As you understand.
- It works to make a super bokeh.
- Just wrinkle the paper.
- Put it in the background.
- Illuminate with a system (for example.
- Handmade lamp).
- And place what you want to represent in front of the silver paper.
- With the most open diaphragm you have.
- Then you focus and you’re done.
- Ideally.
- Start testing with a doll.
- Glass or any other small static element.
- Making it easier to concentrate.
- Zoom in.
- Zoom out.
- Etc.
I don’t promise you the results you could get with a macro lens or an investment ring or extension tube, but I assure you it will put your creativity to work and that you can get great results, it just depends on your creativity and imagination.
Who doesn’t have a mirror as an everyday object? You can use any mirror to help you direct the light. You’ve probably played more than twice to do it with reflective light surfaces. This time you can use it to frame your subjects or objects with this reflected light, creating many possibilities to Play with lights and shadows.
You can also play with the mirror and its reflections to create more original images or portraits, with more depth or with more story to tell.
Yes, I did not go crazy, I saw it on the net and it seemed the most simple and attractive? Of course, if you like maximum sharpness, forget about it, but if you want to get into your creative mode, you can Try wearing a smooth stocking and that it fits well with an elastic to the lens, you will see how it softens and blurs the image and creates a very original effect.
Another everyday object and another easy way to compose your images in a more original way is to create your own frames on Polaroid-like paper or the type you want, and frame them when you’re taking the photo.
We always talk about the importance of the background in any photograph and how a good background is able to frame or destroy an image, whether you like to photograph objects, food, make portraits, etc. , with simple fabrics, cardboard or even posters. or background photos, you can work as if you were in the studio.
The small holes through which the water passes will also serve to let in the light and project interesting patterns and play with the shadow and light wherever you want. You can also play with the slats of a blind ajar through which the light enters.
Have you ever noticed how the image forms in a glass of water?No, then it’s time to do it. You’ll see how the image is completely upside down. This will allow you to take the most original photos. You can rotate the photo so that the glass perspective is “correct” and the background is upside down, or leave the image containing the glass upside down, for example :-).
With exactly the same sense of glass. If you have one or can get one, be sure to use it in one of your compositions.
Hard light can be a big challenge and it’s not always what we’re looking for in a photograph. Soft or diffuse light is generally best recommended for portraits and photography in general, so if you have a curtain of light, you already have a good light diffuser at home that will reduce shadows in your portraits and provide you with more lighting. Homogeneous.
It is a classic of macrophotography and cooking, because it allows you to play with water droplets and convey the idea of dew and freshness, as well as play with the perspective and composition of your images.
What’s the point, do you hate your flash because it’s like an explosion of light on people’s faces without any grace?This is because you do not use a softbox or in the language of the everyday object, a white plastic bag on top of the :- flash). Take the test, you’ll see how your photos improve.
Those of the Christmas tree or the like, but they are small and multiple, so you can practice a small bokeh photograph at home, you will see how you like :-).
What do you think? Don’t tell me you don’t have a lot of these everyday items at home to train right now ;-). You know that practice does perfection and there is no better way to improve than taking non-stop photos :-). Oh, and please don’t forget to spread this article to get as many readers as possible. Thank you and next time :-).