a happy little photo shoot

Whenever I’m bored ( which happens to be rare ) I like to set up a fun little scene to photograph.

The way I go about it is to get whatever I think might look cute together and enjoy playing around with arrangements.

And you don’t have to be a ‘creative’ person to have fun with this. Because I’m definitely just an amateur. The point is to have fun and hopefully end up with cute pictures.

I believe the most essential aspect is lighting. For the style that I like natural lighting is the best. So plan to shoot somewhere with plenty of windows if possible, or maybe even outside.

You don’t need a fancy camera to shoot good pictures. Phones work fine especially if you’re just using the pics for yourself.

Collect anything you think might look nice- you can always remove it.

Rearrange

Obviously it depends on the style and purpose of the photos, but there’s so many different things you could use. Mix and match but keep within a similar genre or it might look a bit jumbled.

Here are some things you might include

Polaroid photos
Antique Cameras
Bible/ books
Journals
Plants, for a natural vibe
String lights
Blankets, rugs, scarves, sweaters – something with texture
Flowers- baby’s breath, wildflowers, petals
Globes
Maps
Art supplies
Shoes
Decor pieces
Paintings
Quotes
Food
Clothes
Lattes
Sunglasses
Hats
Candles
Buttons
Watches

And so many more!

Just grab your camera or phone, let your imagination shine, and don’t overthink things. Take a lot of photos and when you’re finished, edit them until they evoke the feeling you wish.

There are endless possible outcomes for beautiful photographs.