6 Tricks That Every Amateur Photographer Should Know
6 Creative Photography Hacks That Every Camera Buff Should Know | Thanks to the invention of the smartphone, photography isn't a niche hobby anymore. Everyone's a photographer these days! And with hundreds of apps readily available, it's never been easier to get creative with your photos right on your phone. But you don't need filters to take awesome photos. These 6 tricks will show you how to create amazing effects, no professional gear required!
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1. Aluminum Foil Background
You'll Need:
aluminum foil
camera
Here's How:
Scrunch up aluminum foil to create an uneven surface. Hang the scrunched aluminum foil on a wall and use it as a background when taking pictures of your model. Make sure your model is in focus and the aluminum foil background is out of focus to create a really cool effect.
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2. Luminous String Lights
You'll Need:
string lights
camera
Here's How:
This is a super easy, but really effective way to stage your model. Shoot them with string lights in their hands and make sure that the other lights in the room are dimmed.
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3. CD Shimmer Effect
You'll Need:
CD
camera
smartphone flashlight
Here's How:
When you illuminate the underside of a CD with white light, you can see the way the light splits into individual spectral colors, which adds a really great effect to your images. Experiment with the CD and your smartphone flashlight and prepare to be amazed.
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4. Film Sheet Color Filters
You'll Need:
colored transparency film sheets
pocket lamp or flashlight
camera
Here's How:
Cover a pocket lamp with colored transparency film sheets and point it at your model. The room should otherwise be somewhat dark. And voila – your own color filters!
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5. Rainy Window Effect
You'll Need:
picture frame
spray bottle with water
Here's How:
Remove the back of a picture frame and spray the glass with water. Then position your model behind the picture frame. The finished photo is going to look as if your model is standing behind a rainy window pane.
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6. Moving Picture
You'll Need:
2 binder clips
hand towel
smartphone
Here's How:
Clamp 2 binder clips to your smartphone and place it on a towel. You can put it in a variety of positions, for example, on a coffee table in front of a couch where your model is sitting. Press the video record button on your phone and slowly pull the towel over the table to seamlessly slide the camera in one smooth take.
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These 6 photography hacks will breathe new life into your Instagram account and other socials, so grab your best friend or your better half and start experimenting! And while you're at it, learn how to perfect the Instagram Watermelon Trend featured in the bonus video: • Here's Why She's Making THIS Pose In Front...
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