Creative Ideas For Pictures

leafssteen · Apr 9, 2011

I am applying to photography school and need some creative ideas for pictures, leave some below and that would be really helpful, thanks so much!

mishele · Apr 9, 2011

Hmmmmmmm.........can I have your degree when you are done too? :sexywink:

480sparky · Apr 9, 2011

Go take a hike.

No, not in the derogatory sense on the phrase. Pack up your gear, dress for the weather, and just pound the pavement. Take your time....look around.

You'll be surprised what you find.

leafssteen · Apr 9, 2011

Sounds like a good idea , I will have to give it a go !

Any other cool ideas?

RauschPhotography · Apr 9, 2011

Use your imagination. :sexywink:

480sparky · Apr 9, 2011

Don't be afraid to take the shot, even if you don't think it'll be worth it. In other words, not every shutter click is going to end up on the cover of National Geographic. But you may surprise yourself..... what looks mundane, flat, boring etc. in the viewfinder may turn into a good capture later on.

The image might be used as an element incorporated into another one. Or the time might not be right for that shot and you'll need to return later when conditions will make it a winner.

FransD · Apr 9, 2011

think about what made you start taking pictures, the interest for people, wildlife etc.
Hiking is also a very good idea! just fun around; trial and error learning!

mrpink · Apr 9, 2011

leafssteen said:
I am applying to photography school and need some creative ideas for pictures, leave some below and that would be really helpful, thanks so much!

Take a photo of yourself working at McDonalds because if you rely on internet forums for "creative ideas" that is exactly where you will end up.

p!nK

KmH · Apr 9, 2011

leafssteen said:
I am applying to photography school and need some creative ideas for pictures, leave some below and that would be really helpful, thanks so much!

You bet. I'll jump right on that for you.

At the local library:

Inside a preserved blacksmith shop:

7 sheets of sketching paper:

More sketching paper:

A sunset:

An old tractor:

480sparky · Apr 9, 2011

Perhaps mrpink can be as helpful if he were to get a job a WalMart and wear one of those "How May I Help You?" vests.

Sorry, mrpink, but not everyone is gifted with top-notch photographic talents. Some folks need to work on it, others struggle with it all their lives, and some just don't have it at all. The fact the OP even asks is cause enough to help, not hinder. Besides, who's to say this is the only avenue the OP is taking? Cannot he/she ask friends, co-workers, neighbors, classmates and the instructor the same question?