10 Photo Ideas for Anyone:

I get asked all the time "where should I go for a photo shoot?" (Don't worry, I will write a blog about this question one day!), but honestly, a lot of the time it's less about the location and more about having a storyline, a prop, or a theme. When a photo revolves around one of those, you create scroll-stopping magic.

Whether you are a top photographer, just starting out, or still rockin' an iphone camera, here are 10 photo ideas for anyone:

1) Buy Cellophane

I ordered this cellophane off of Amazon for $12. It was such a fun prop to play with! Here's a photo of a test shoot with a model showing off the cellophane - I love the texture it gives!

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2) Use Fruit

It's as easy as grabbing fruit and modeling with it - it also makes for a great snack after the shoot :) Here's a content creator and brand shoot where we put oranges in a basket as a prop.

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3) Pick Up Flowers

Buy some flowers at your local grocery store or go all out with a local florist - either way, using flowers can always up-level a shoot. Check out this photo I shot for a local brand that shows off a bouquet!

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4) Listen to A Song

Pick a song and let it inspire you. This test shoot for a model was taken while listening to Taylor Swift's Folklore. We titled this shoot "A fairytale break up"

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5) Choose a Color

Using color theory in photos will always naturally engage the eye - my favorite is to pick one and stick with it (monochromatic colors). Here is a self portrait that shows off blue.

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6) Use a Mirror

Mirrors are great for props in general, but I also love to shoot my subject in the mirror looking at themselves. It always creates a fun depth in the photo. Check out this creative portrait I shot through the side mirror of a bus.

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7) Be Inspired by Clothes

This content creator shoot was really fun - with such a blank space, the clothes really carried the shoot and allowed us to think of cool poses that were inspired just from the pop of unique clothing. Pick a piece of clothing and let it spark creativity!

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8) Try Out A Decade

Go all out with a decade and own it! Pro tip: Look at photos from that decade to even see poses that were popular at the time. This graduating senior shoot was so much fun because she loves the 70's!

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9) Shoot Through Glass

This one is a personal favorite because there's so much you can do with it! Create shadows, sun flares, or pops of color using window paint - it's endless really! Check out this photo of a graduating senior where I popped a glass out of its frame and sprayed it with water to made it look like it was raining outside.

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10) Try Direct Sun

Don't fall into the myth that you can only take good photos during golden hour - shooting in pockets of sunlight usually turn out to be my favorite photos. Here's a photo from a test shoot I did for a model where we shot half of her in sunlight and the other half in shadow.

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I hope one of these ideas inspired you to go create! For more fun ideas, follow me on Instagram @alexblakephotography. Tag me if you use any of these ideas, I would love to see!

Alex

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