For no one, in much of the world, is the word confinement new, or isolation, confinement, quarantine, etc. It is what we have had to live and how we like to see the problems as opportunities, we have changed the editorial calendar in order to bring you a few proposals to take photography at homeso that the coronavirus does not separate you from your camera 😉 .
So let’s change the chip and think about how many times we have complained about not having time to practice with our beloved camera. How many times have you thought that you wish you had more time to dedicate to your favorite hobby? Both begging, for better or worse, the time has come. If you have to be at home, take it as an opportunity to carry out any of these proposals that I bring you.
Training
Do you want to practice photography at home? Here are 15 photography exercises to do without going outside.
On the other hand, do you know that you have a lot of photo accessories at home? It’s time to find them and practice with them.
self portrait
This is another exercise that you can do these days. I put it aside because it deserves special mention and because you can see it from different perspectives, self-portrait alone or with your little ones.
I recommend you take a look at Claudia’s Instagram account that he has some wonderful self-portraits of himself and also with his daughters. You will love it.
Teach children photography
Since we have talked about the little ones, if you have children it is an excellent opportunity to share hobbies with them. How about a photography apprenticeship? In this article Alexa tells you how to teach photography to children.
readings
If you are one of my people and you enjoy a lot with a book in your hands, I also leave you with ideas to take advantage of these days:
photo shoots
Another option to take photography at home is to join our weekly Photo Challenges. You can also take the photo with the theme that touches from your confinement, we will challenge you to topics that you can do without leaving. You can follow them from Instagram or Facebook.
Learning photography at home
If you are starting now and you have everything to discover, we recently made this complete initiation guide available to you. And remember that at Escuela del Fotografo we also have a complete course on Initiation to Photography.
Reconcile with the instruction manual of your camera
Answer honestly, have you read it? I’m sure you answer no, if it’s a yes, I’ll give you the wave, I’ll tell you. If not, I understand you. But now you have no excuse. If you don’t have it handy, you’ll probably find it here.
photographic cinema
The above may seem too dense to you and you need a little relaxation afterwards. Luckily, it’s time to throw yourself on the sofa and enjoy a good movie or a good photography documentary, those that you’ve been wanting to see for so long but for one thing or another until now you haven’t had time. Here are our recommendations or ideas:
DIY photography
Some people are more into action, lying down to read or watch movies is not their thing. If you belong to the handyman in action group, here are some DIY photography ideas.
Humor
At least in Spain, we are characterized by not losing our humor even in the worst moments. we are not going to do memes of the subject, that we are already saturated with that, but surely you like to read this:
Inspiration
Another of the tasks for which we always lack time is to look for inspiration in other photographers, in great masters of the history of photography or in photographers of our time who stand out for something and who have a lot to inspire us. So here’s a dose of inspiration:
Edition
How are you doing editing photos? Are you one of the purists who let the JPG format camera do the final work or do you prefer to be the one to give it your personal touch and finish the image as you imagined it in your head before shooting?
If you are one of the latter, it can be a great time to catch up on all those photos that are waiting to be edited to see the light.
And if you have no idea how to process a photo, here are 11 steps for basic development in Lightroom. Well, Lightroom is zero, it’s your pending subject… Well, you’re in luck because we have an ebook in which we give you a good chew, to make it easy and enjoyable.
In addition, I leave you with 19 free editing programs, most of the most intuitive and even online.
You have plenty of homework, few excuses. What are you waiting for? And if you think of anything else, we’ll be happy to read about it in the comments. Tell us how you are turning this circumstance into an opportunity. I’m sure you give the rest of us ideas and we all encourage each other.