If you ever get the urge to be creative, why not do a photoshoot from home? You don't need a professional photography studio to get beautiful photos.
Here is a list of creative photoshoot ideas you can easily do at home using your camera or phone, and simple props. So, dive in and get ready to shoot!
1. Create Artsy Pictures With Objects
Everything around you can be a prop, from your favorite skincare products to the art hanging on the wall. The idea is for you to use the seemingly mundane things around you as an aesthetic.
Perhaps you can pick a few cute perfume bottles and a fur rug for this photo. For lighting, crack a window or get a ring light. Then, as is expected of any photoshoot, move things (or yourself) around until you get a shot you're satisfied with.
2. Use a Mirror
Mirrors can add an interesting element to photos. Plus, mirror pictures are probably the most straightforward DIY photoshoot idea that you can do at home.
The trick is to find interesting or colorful elements and use them as the focus of the photo. Angle your mirror and camera correctly, and you'll have yourself a pretty picture.
3. Use Wallpapers as a Backdrop
If you have fun wallpapers in your home, they can serve as a backdrop. You can create outfits or color schemes that complement the colors in the wallpaper, or you can choose to blend right in with its elements.
4. Don't Forget the Backyard
A picture of you surrounded by vegetation in your backyard would be a great aesthetic. You can use your garden or favorite plants to capture an earthy, cozy vibe.
5. Paper and Magazine Clippings
Remember when magazine posters were all the rage? Well, it turns out that they make a great backdrop for photos. Hang up some magazine posters on a bare wall, or use old newspapers to create a moody backdrop.
6. Bedsheets Do the Trick Too
Another easy but creative photoshoot idea is to use bedsheets as a backdrop. Hang up crisp white bedsheets, and watch your picture go from bland to airy and bright.
7. Bring Plants or Pets Into the Picture
Photos with your plants or furry friends give off a warm allure. Go for neutral-toned outfits and props to create a classy, minimalist look.
8. Get in the Tub
It's weird, but the internet particularly loves pictures of people in bathtubs. You can get creative with this; get some water, bath bombs, or even milk, throw in some fake flowers, and hop in the tub. Keep in mind, though, that you will need a tripod or someone else to handle the camera.
9. Show Off Your Home Decor
If you have a knack for home decor, there's no better time to show it off. Use your favorite spots in your home as a backdrop, or simply take a picture of an interesting section of your home.
10. Food and Drink Aesthetic
Food and drinks always make fantastic subjects to use in pictures, and they don't require too much effort. You can capture your meals and drinks in natural lighting, create a color scheme, add some fun props, and voilà—an Instagram-worthy photo!
11. Play Dress-up
You are your best muse! Get yourself photoshoot-ready by putting on some makeup or unique clothes. You can even put on dramatic face makeup or style yourself in a retro outfit to spice things up. Recreating old pictures is also an excellent idea for a photoshoot.
12. Use Your Collectibles
If you have a collection of cool figurines, souvenirs, or other sentimental items, your collection can make for a great photo. Play around with interesting arrangements until you get a shot that portrays the story you want to tell.
13. Recreate Spa Day
Recreate a relaxing self-care day with an at-home spa photoshoot. Get your favorite skincare products, and light a scented candle or two to create a moody scene.
14. Use the View
If your apartment or home has a great view, it's time to take advantage of it. Take a photo of yourself in front of a window, with the view in sight. Your balcony area can also make a beautiful background.
15. Grab a Foggy Mirror Selfie
Turn on the shower, and wait for the steam to rise. Once it covers your entire bathroom mirror, snap a photo of yourself behind the fog. This can make for an abstract and eerie photo.
Other Tips for DIY Photoshoot Ideas at Home
Doing a photoshoot at home doesn't mean that your pictures have to be boring. Here are some additional tips to make your photos stand out even more.
Photoshop Is Your Friend
Photoshop can turn a simple picture into an interesting masterpiece. You can play around with picture manipulation, collages, or light and shadow effects.
You can do a lot of editing with this software. But if it is a little too complicated for you, PicsArt or Lightroom are simpler to use instead.
Try Creative Lighting Effects
Another great way to step up your photoshoot is to use props that create unique lighting effects.
Get under a knitted blanket, and focus the light on yourself (or stay in the direction of natural sunlight). You can also use a piece of lace fabric to do this. The effect might look like this:
You can also try adjusting your window blinds to create layered shadows. This can create an edgy picture like this:
There Is Endless Inspiration at Home
Break out of the limits of your location, and put the items around your house to use. Remember that your photos don't have to be perfect on the first, second, or even third try.
Don't give in to the temptation to delete all your shots if they don't meet your expectations. Sleep on it, and then try some edits to change things around. You can even look to VSCO or Lightroom for cool presets that will take your photos from bland to bomb!