Two household objects you really should photograph

Sunday 13 October 2024, 14:41 by Elvira Smit | 4,201 views | 2 comments

This article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.

With winter approaching, some people find it harder to get outside to take photos. No need to worry, you can stay indoors and have fun with these two household objects. Includes tips for looking at everyday things in a different way.

1. Glassware: Playing with light and shadow

An ordinary glass may seem simple, but it can be surprisingly photogenic. By playing with light and shadow, you can create abstract patterns.

Place the glass in front of a window during the golden hour, when the light is soft and casts long shadows. The light refracting through the glass often produces unexpected reflections and sparkles.

Also experiment with different backgrounds and perspectives. Or try photographing it very close up and turn it into an abstract photo.

2. Books: Stacks full of stories

Another fun idea is to take some books off your shelf. Stack them up or lay them open. By consciously using the shapes and lines of books, you can create symmetry and rhythm in your photos.

Think about different angles: photographed from above, for example, a stack of books creates a lovely layered image. You can also play with coloured book spines in your composition.

Or vary the depth of field. And whatever you do, it will be fun to look back later and see which books you were reading during this period.

Conclusion

By approaching everyday objects in your home in a new way, you can create surprising photos. Photography is not just about what you see, but also about how you look. And you do not even have to leave the house for that!

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2 comments

Donald Willemsen wrote on Monday 14 October 2024 at 15:21 | reply
You must be really, really bored if you want to start following the examples shown above.
It's pouring rain here at the moment. Put a raincoat on yourself and your camera and go outside. You'll definitely come back with surprising photos.
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Elvira Smit wrote on Monday 14 October 2024 at 16:17 | reply
@Donald Willemsen: that is of course an even better idea
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