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. |
Steve Proctor 