I'm sure you're like me and know what it's like to get into a creative rut.
It's the worst feeling because it can be so incredibly frustrating - and hard to get out of.
But sometimes all you need is a few simple tips for inspiration to get your creative juices flowing again. Learn more about creative photography ideas at home on our website PhotographyTalk.com.
The video above is all about easy, at-home photography tricks to help you get more creative photos.
In it, Jessica Kobeissi shows just how simple it is to make something that's unique and unusual.
Give the video a quick view, and for details on each trick, see below.
Rain Effect
It's easy to make it rain with your camera...
Just grab a spray bottle, fill it with water, and find an empty picture frame.
Remove the back of the frame, secure the glass in place, and spray the front with the water bottle.
As you can see, the effect is quick eye-catching!
You'd never know by looking at this photo that it was staged using nothing more than an old photo frame and a spray bottle!
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Fairy Lights
That old strand of lights you have in your garage isn't just for holiday decorations...
It can also be used to add interesting lighting effects to your photos!
As you can see in the screenshot above, adding the fairy lights to this portrait adds gorgeous blobs of light that make the photo more unique.
Just have the model hold the lights in front of their face, or for a more depth-inducing effect, have the model hold one end of the lights while you hold the other.
By placing the lights in the field of view of your lens, you can get gorgeous bokeh effects that elevate your portraits to the next level.
Lace Tablecloth
Lights aren't the only household item you can use to add interesting effects to your photos.
If you have a lace tablecloth handy, just have the model hold it up in front of their face as you take the photo.
The sheer quality of the lace means that you still get a nice view of the model.
But if the tablecloth has interesting designs on it, like the one in the screenshot above, you get beautiful, three-dimensional effects that make the photo something extra special. You can also view another post about photo ideas at home.
Prism
A prism is another simple object that can have complex effects on the photos you create.
Since it refracts light, it will add beautiful light effects to your images, as seen below.
Just hold the prism in front of your lens as you shoot.
Move the prism left, right, up, and down, and adjust its distance from the lens to change the effects it creates.
The key is to play around to see what works best for your creative vision.
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Chandelier Crystal
Like a prism, a chandelier crystal is a fun and easy tool to use to add visual effects to your photos.
Again, since it refracts light, holding the crystal in front of your lens generates beautiful effects.
As you can see in the image above, holding the crystal on the bottom left side of the frame adds a touch of whimsy to this shot.
It also gives this portrait a little more depth and uniqueness that help it stand out. And all it took was a simple crystal!
CD Rainbow
I know some younger photographers might be wondering what a CD is, but it's a round thing we used to use to save stuff like photos.
The bottom of the CD reflects light, and when it does, it creates a rainbow.
Like the other objects on this list, it's easy to use a CD to get this effect.
Turn on your phone's flashlight, shine it on the CD, and hold both in front of your camera lens (you'll need to put your camera on a tripod and use its timer).
Then, work the angles of the light and the CD until you get the desired effect where you want it.
As you can see in the image above, it's another way to create a photo that's more visually interesting.
And with that, you have six super easy photography tricks to use to improve your photography!