Things To Do During Covid-19

Below is a list of potential activities to keep photographers active whilst we are deprived of our usual ability to roam freely. I will update the list as I find new ideas, so keep coming back.

Topic	Description
Self portrait	Usual natural, available or flash light to grab a few shots of yourself.
Photograph family members	Create some family photos in either a formal or relaxed style.
Photograph some textures	Capture some textures from within the home to use in post-processing.
Re-edit an old photograph	Re-edit an old photograph to see how your skills have developed or style has changed.
Springtime in the home	Photograph new life as spring starts to show itself in the garden. Shoot in-situ or in a macro set-up.
Organise your photos	Re-organise your photographs on your PC, cull the images that are no longer up to your standard.
Plan some projects	Create plans for when the virus has cleared and we can get back out there.
Creative Image	Make a creative image from scratch using your own images and textures.
Triptych	Create a triptych from images that work together to make something new from exiting parts.
History	Read up on the history of photography.
Research a topic	Find something that interest you and learn more about it, practicing and refining your knowledge.
Learn to Cut-Out	Refine your ‘cutting out’ techniques to be able to quickly extract parts of an image.
Read a book by a historical photographer	Read something by a renowned photographer such as Ansel Adams, Robert Capa, etc…
High Speed Photography	Try dropping things into a tank of water and using flash to freeze the moment.
A Bowl of Fruit	Photograph a still-life of a bowl of fruit using different lighting and processing.
Cut Flowers	Photograph some cut flowers as they bloom and then decay. Try adding lighting and textures.
Frame & mount	Frame, mount and hang one of your favourite photographs where it can be seen.
Smoke Trails	Photograph smoke trails against a dark background using directional light.
New Photoshop technique	Learn a new Photoshop technique that will boost your post-processing skills.
Salons	Look online at the images that are accepted into national or international salons for inspiration.