9 Creative Photography Ideas You Can Do at Home

You might think you need a professional photographer and a fancy downtown location to take photos, but that's not true. If you're willing to get creative, there are plenty of things you can photograph from the comfort of your own home.

1. Cozy Afternoon

Cold or rainy outside? No problem. Stay inside and capture the cozy atmosphere of an afternoon at home instead!

Focus on a few key elements, such as lying under a wool blanket with a hot drink in your hand. You can also take a photo of the book you're reading in soft indoor lighting.

 

Try placing some of your subjects in different positions. For example, you could place your drink near a window and show the contrast of the weather outside when you are indoors. Consider using creative photo effects with warm tones in post-production to create a cozier atmosphere.

2. Find new angles in familiar rooms

When you live somewhere, it's easy to forget how unique each room in your home is. To challenge yourself, try shooting from different angles that you might not have considered before. Think about the effect that different objects, such as lamps, create – and look for interesting patterns or effects. The example used lampshades to create the effect you see below.

 

You can also move to a different part of the room. For example, try going into corners and see what you can come up with. Another idea is to include a doorway in the frame and take photos of multiple rooms at once.

3. Take a photo outside from the window

In addition to taking photos of different parts of your home, you should also look at the surrounding areas outside. For example, you can take photos through a window if it is raining outside. This can be a great way to turn a rainy day into a photo opportunity.

You can also open a window and use the window frame as part of the photo. If your house has a unique texture like wood, this will work even better. This trick works with both natural scenery and buildings.

 

4. Record your day

If remote work or schooling is sometimes a struggle, try making your workday more fun by documenting your day. Start by taking a photo of your desk setup; to make it more interesting, tape posters to your desk and add a nice desktop or tablet wallpaper. You can also include photos of other items, such as music playing on your smartphone.

Try different angles, such as taking a photo of yourself typing on your computer. While it may be difficult to hold the camera yourself, you can place your device on a flat surface (like a bookshelf) and set a timer. A tripod can be helpful here.

Record multiple elements of your workday. For example, you might take photos of yourself making lunch, reading a book, or doing yoga during your breaks. Another idea is to take photos of each location where you work; sometimes you might move from your desk to your sofa.

 

Tip : You can also try shooting timelapse videos while working or studying. It can help a lot with your productivity.

5. Arrange books

Do you love reading or just collecting books? Use them in your creative home photography. Place several books side by side and photograph them from above or use complementary colors for an interesting effect. Use books with beautiful covers to make your photos more appealing.

If you have multiple books in a series, you can stack them. Think about any table you have at home and arrange the books on it in a way that you find interesting. You can also create an interesting effect by focusing on different shapes and sizes of books.

6. Group all your tech together

Sometimes it's fun to look at what you own, and if you're into tech, consider grouping your biggest gadgets together. You can organize them by placing them side by side, but you can explore alternative compositional methods.

An example is placing some of your technology on top of other things. For example, placing the camera on top of the laptop in the image below.

 

In addition to getting creative, you may also find yourself needing to sell your old smart home gadgets, phones, and computers, so this photo shoot is also a great opportunity to clean up.

7. Celebrate the little moments in life

Capturing the little moments can help you cherish them and get more done at home than you originally thought.

For example, you could take a photo of yourself making your morning coffee or even unloading your weekly groceries.

You might also want to take photos of yourself watching a movie or spring cleaning. Other examples to consider include making breakfast and playing with your pet.

Tip : Consider using Portrait Mode if you want to isolate specific subjects.

8. Enlarge patterns at home

You have more interesting patterns in your home than you think. For your next creative home photoshoot, highlight the patterns that catch your eye. For example, you could take close-up shots of your couch, blankets, and even the flowers you have in your home.

Look for interesting patterns on walls and tables. If you don't have a macro lens, get as close to your subject as possible. You can also use a smartphone editing app to amplify the texture by increasing sharpness and clarity.

9. Turn mealtimes into photo opportunities

Many people take photos of their food when they go out to eat, but have you ever thought about taking photos of what you eat at home? Try taking photos of your food at home every day for a month and documenting the process from preparation to finish.

Document dinner parties or small gatherings. Take photos of the food, guests, and surroundings. Indoor lighting often creates a cozy feel, but if you're outside, natural light will work better.

You don't need a dream vacation spot to take memorable photos. Your home is full of unique photo opportunities - just look around! Everyday objects can become unexpected subjects if you're willing to experiment.