{"id":135938,"date":"2020-03-23T14:32:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T14:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=135938"},"modified":"2020-03-26T09:47:28","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T09:47:28","slug":"10-photography-projects-you-can-do-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/10-photography-projects-you-can-do-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"10 photography projects you can do at home"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re stuck at home but want to stretch your photography limbs, there are plenty of projects you can delve into from your home and garden. We\u2019ve picked out a few of our favourites that should keep you busy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Practice photographing great wildlife images at home<\/p>\n\t\t

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Under a star-filled sky, an urban badger goes on patrol (Nikon D750, 18-35mm, 30secs at f\/9, ISO 1600, 3x flashgun<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

While stunning images of exotic wildlife might fill up social media feeds, it can be easy to forget there\u2019s a whole host of wildlife that visits our gardens, balconies and rooftops on a daily basis. With a little patience and some preparation, you can capture some great wildlife photography without venturing far at all:<\/span><\/p>\n

How to capture great wildlife photography at home<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Learn to process black and white film at home<\/p>\n\"Home\n

It\u2019s one of those things that lots of film photographers mean to get around to, you might even have the supplies knocking around in a cupboard somewhere. Black and white film is a lot easier to process than colour so it\u2019s a great place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essential tips for home processing black and white film<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Capture simple portraits at home without a studio<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Simple portraits can look great and can easily be captured at home with little to no setup. With just window light, someone to model and some know-how, you can create beautifully uncomplicated images, letting your subject be the focus of all the attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Shoot Portrait Photos at Home<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Get creative with a GoPro<\/p>\n\"\"\n

There\u2019s a lot you can do with just a little GoPro. Their ruggedness and ability to be strapped to almost anything opens up the creative opportunities, even around the home. The image quality may not be the best, but they can be placed in spots you may struggle to position a DSLR.<\/span><\/p>\n

8 Creative Things To Do With a GoPro At Home<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Take inspiration from other photographers that had location limits<\/p>\n\"Russ-Barnes-grubby-pigeon\"\n

Sometimes restriction can lead to creative projects that wouldn\u2019t have occurred to you otherwise. When poor weather conditions prevented Russ Barnes from venturing out to take the pictures he wanted to, he looked closer to home for his next project.<\/span><\/p>\n

How I set myself a personal photography project in my lunch hour<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Practice photographing your family with some tips from the pros<\/p>\n\t\t

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Credit: James Paterson<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

The great thing about practising photographing your family is you can end up with some much treasured personal mementoes. Take a look at our selection of tips from the pros.<\/span><\/p>\n

Family portrait photography tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Set up your own darkroom<\/p>\n\"\"\n

For full control over your film images, a darkroom is a great option. Creating one isn\u2019t as difficult as you might think and it can be done without too much expense. Whether you have a garage, part of a bedroom or even a shed, you can set up a darkroom and learn to print your own images.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to set up your own darkroom<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Digitise old photos and slides<\/p>\n\t\t

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Family pictures faded and discoloured by time take on a new life in the digital world<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

If you have a treasured stash of printed images, it\u2019s a good idea to digitise and store them in case the worst happens. It also means you can share them with other family members that will treasure them just as much as you. It\u2019s a task that often gets put off, but if you have some time at home it can be a satisfyingly productive task.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to digitise photos and slides<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Experiment with scanner art<\/p>\n\t\t

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By scanning interesting objects such as this animal skull and some dead flowers, you can create something unique. Credit: Claire Gillo<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

If you have a flatbed scanner at home, you can create really interesting images with items you find around your home. It requires a little patience in the set-up stage, but after that, you can enjoy being creative with this unusual medium.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to make scanner art: techniques and ideas for experimenting with scanography<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Create composite images<\/p>\n\"Composites\n

If you can\u2019t get out and explore the wider world, why not create your own? Whether you fancy creating fantastical images or barely noticeable alterations, photo editing software can help you make the impossible possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to create killer composites<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Or, if you\u2019d rather take the time to research your next camera or lens purchase, take a look at our round-up articles:<\/span><\/p>\n

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