Did you know that many Americans didn’t consider photography an art form until around 100 years after its invention? It’s true! Photography dates back to 1826 and it wasn’t until WWII that photographers became known as artists.
Fast forward to 2022 and everyone with a smartphone can be a photographer. But if you’re passionate about creative photography, you’ll agree that you need talent and skill to take artistic photos. And like all artists, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut and be unsure of how to take better photos that are awe-inspiring.
Don’t worry! You only need to learn a few new creative photography tips to improve your photos. Read on to level up your snaps from average to amazing.
Play Around With Perspective
Let’s say you’re wandering around your city and you walk into a courtyard. It looks beautiful so you take out your camera. You bring it up to your face so that your photos are from your eye level where you are standing.
But if you want to take better photos, you need to experiment with levels and perspectives. Try crouching down to see if the buildings look more majestic. Or bring the camera above your head so the roofs of the courtyard and the sky are in the shot instead.
Use Props and Weather to Your Advantage
Speaking of the sky, you can use the weather and other props to improve your creative photography skills. Wake up early to photograph mist-covered mountains. Take a photo through a rain-splattered window or only snap photos of shadows.
You can also make your photographs more interesting by using props. Invest in a refraction ball or a mirror for a more creative interpretation. Photos of food also look more enticing when you capture it in front of the street cart that you bought it from and not a plain background.
Shoot New Subjects and Landscapes
The easiest way to get stuck in a creative rut is to never leave your comfort zone. So, if you tend to shoot portraits and people, give wildlife photography a try. And if you love travel photography then try shooting an event.
Your unique background will allow you to approach another style of photography in a new and creative way.
Don’t Forget About Editing and Displaying
Learning new photography techniques will only get you so far. You also need to learn how to edit and display your photos afterward. Having these extra skills will help you manipulate colors and create illusions.
All artists, even photographers, need to know how to curate their work. You can use a picture collage app to display them online or print off a selection to exhibit.
Release the Shutter on Your New Creative Photography Skills
Creative photography is a beautiful art form but it’s vital that you keep improving and honing your craft. Now you have some top tips and a few new ideas, you will be able to take photos that are even more amazing.
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Until next time…
