Ideas for a Photo Shoot

Planning a photo shoot needs a great deal of imagination. A good photographer always looks for new ideas and this creativity depends on how the photo shoot is arranged. Here are a few useful tips for creating unique photos which will make an instant impression increasing the chances of your photos getting published.

The Flying Effect

An object, animal or person can be juxtaposed against a seemingly normal background, to create a ‘flying effect’, to give the appearance that the subject is defying gravity.

Retro Themes

You could choose ‘retro’ as a theme, which opens up infinite possibilities. For example, a ‘vintage party’ theme, or ‘the fifties’ (think Chicago Gangsters!), ‘the sixties’ (rock n’ roll), or ‘the seventies’ (bellbottoms and psychedelics!). Once you get thinking along these lines, the ideas will simply start to flow!

Material Themes

Another great idea for a photo shoot is to base it on a particular material, like plastic, leather, glass, metal and so on. By using a particular material like say leather for your shoot, you can create some really stunning effects.

Tricks with Water

Once the photo has been taken, just a bit of editing can create some really awesome underwater effects. Or if you want to stick to pure photography, you can use real water, as in a swimming pool or by a waterfall.

High Speed Photography

There are countless effects that you can create with a high speed lens. Just shoot a drop of milk splashing into a bowl, and see what you get!

Using the Sky

You will be surprised at how many different textures and hues you can get from shooting photos against a background of the sky at different times of the day. With a bit of experimenting, you can create some really stunning effects.

These are just a few tips, but once you get going, your creative juices should start flowing to come up with many more great ideas for a photo shoot with: Las Vegas Headshots.