For no one, in much of the world, is the word confinement, or isolation, confinement, quarantine, etc. new. It is what we have had to live and since we like to see problems as opportunities, we have changed the editorial calendar in order to bring you a few proposals to take photography at home , so 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. So much 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.
EXERCISES
Do you want to practice photography at home? Here are 15 photographic exercises to do without having to go 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 prisms, self-portrait alone or with your little ones.
- Tips for self-portrait
- Self portraits to inspire you
- How to take a self-portrait with your little one, for those of you who are with children at home, can be a common and fun activity.
I recommend you take a look at Claudia's Instagram accountwho has some wonderful self-portraits of him and also with his daughters. You will love it.
TEACHING PHOTOGRAPHY TO CHILDREN
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 mine and you enjoy a lot with a book in your hands, I also leave you ideas to take advantage of these days:
- Photography books without photographs
- best photography books
- our library
- Our literary recommendations
PHOTO CHALLENGES
Another option to do photography at home is to join our weekly Photo Challenges . You can also take the photo with the topic that touches from your confinement , we will challenge you to topics that you can do without going out. You can follow them from Instagramor Facebook.
PHOTOGRAPHY LEARNING 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 the School of the Photographer we also have a complete course of Initiation to Photography.
RECONCILE YOURSELF WITH YOUR CAMERA'S INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Answer honestly, have you read it? I'm sure you'll answer no, if it's a yes, I'll wave at you, I'll tell you. If not, I understand you. But now you have no excuse. If you don't have it on hand, you'll probably find it here.
PHOTOGRAPHIC CINEMA
The above may seem too dense to you and you need a bit of relaxation afterwards. Luckily, it is time to also throw yourself on the sofa and enjoy a good movie or a good documentary on photography, those that you have wanted to see for so long but for one reason or another you have not had time until now. Here are our recommendations or ideas:
- Movies with photographers protagonists
- Documentaries and films about photography
BRICOPHOTOGRAPHY
Some people are more into action, lying down to read or watch movies is not their thing. If you are from the handyman in action group, here are some DIY photography ideas.
HUMOR
At least in Spain, we are characterized by not losing humor even in the worst moments. We are not going to make memes on the subject, we are already saturated with it, but you will surely like to read this:
- Opposite photographers. Which pole are you at? You also have it in infographic format.
- 7 Phrases You Should Never Say to a Photographer
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:
- 100 photographers to inspire you
- 100 female photographers you will like to meet
- Inspiration in black and white
EDITION
How are you doing editing the photos? Are you one of those purists who let the JPG camera do the final work or would you rather put your own personal touch on it and finish the image as you envisioned it in your head before shooting?
If you are one of the latter, it can be a great time to catch up with 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 a basic development in Lightroom . Wow, you're at zero in Lightroom, it's your pending subject... Well, you're in luck because we have an ebook in which we give it to you very chewy, 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 tasks, few excuses. What are you waiting for? And if you come up with something else, we will be happy to read it in the comments. Tell us how you are turning this circumstance into an opportunity. Surely you give us ideas to the rest and we all encourage each other.
