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I Give You 10 Tips How To Take Amazing Photos Of A Boring Object!
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I Give You 10 Tips How To Take Amazing Photos Of A Boring Object!

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I don’t have an expensive camera. I use a Nikon D3000, which is one of the oldest entry-level DSLRs and I have only an 18-55mm kit lens. Because of this, I have to be creative to make good shots.

I always try to make different photos than the others but it’s really hard. There are billions of pictures on the internet, Instagram is full of photographers and it is really hard to stand out.

If you want people to notice you, forget the standards and take a twist! Here are 10 tips, how can you make your photo stand out.

More info: Instagram

1. Try different perspective

Instead of shooting the object the same way as everybody else, find a new perspective. Go under your object, above your object, inside if you can…just make it different!

2. Make it festive

Use some led lights or glitters to make your photo festive. You can also use balloons or confetti as well. Now it is not a boring object, it’s a stunning object!

3. Bokeh

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Taking the lights behind your object and making some colorful (or not) bokeh is one of the most simple way to make your boring object amazing.

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4. Back to the nature

Okay, my object is from nature. But every object looks nicer when you put it among flowers. You can also use trees, leaves, grass or anything from nature. It will give your object a fresh, lively look.

5. Get closer

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Get closer to the object. Find a pattern on it or a nice detail. You can make it more amazing if you use a macro lens. Unfortunately I don’t have any.

6. Grab it!

Hold the object in your hand or give it to a model. It will make more lively.

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7. Make it unusual

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Put your object in a completely different place. Make it weird. Make it shocking.

8. Mirror mirror on the wall…

Use a mirror and play with reflection. You can use more mirrors to make it more fantastic.

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9. Make it minimal

Use colored papers to make a minimalistic modern look.

10. Put it in a glass of water

Water will make an amazing effect. You can try to take pictures from different angles. You can also play with the light and use different glasses. The result speaks for itself.

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Jef Bateman
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are well done, and you give good advice. I don't agree that pine cones are inherently boring; they are actually quite fascinating. I think you bring out some their mesmerizing complexity with your photographs.

izabellabedo avatar
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for your feedback! You are right, pine cone is beautiful by itself. I just wanted to show how can you make completely different photos of the same object, so you dont have to take the same shoot as everyone else. Every object or model has different sides, everything can be interesting if you start playing with it :)

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad to hear this :) Go ahead and take amazing shoots! :) show me (or us) the result!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for feedback! :) I am glad you like it. You can share your photos if you try some of these tricks :)

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Estifanos Shiferaw
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This clearly shows talent is more important than the subject or the equipment. I esp. love how the colored papers added a simple and delightful yet refined look to it. Please post others.

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Fotini Avgerinou
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you so much..i really liked the advise of the shocking new point of view..

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Kira Thesloth
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy cannoli that is an expensive camera! Even used on ebay they cost an arm & a leg!

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Irene Walton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for sharing these! Very beautiful and so simple, gave me some ideas

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never get sick of seeing people explore new ways to see things. Great stuff. Hey, a D3000 is well good enough. Any DSLR from about 2007 onwards can take really good photos. If you're on a very tight budget, you should try experimenting with a little flashlight and paint with light (if you don't do it already). The Googles is full of great tutorials to get you started with "light painting". You can take these exact same setups and bring them to the next level and it won't cost you more than a $2 dollar store pen light. Be careful though, it's a rabbit hole you'll spend hours in once you get the hang of it. Keep up the good work!

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Beatz Girl (Erica)
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me, or is the original the best out of the lot? The first two with the lights are pretty but I really like the original.

izabellabedo avatar
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually in my original post the first picture was not the original. It is for the first advice. Bored panda made a new cover whit this before-after but it is not true..you are right :)

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Phoebe The Great
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I liked it, it showed how much perspective you can have with any given object

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Mixedupste
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's some pretty sound advice, going to try some of this out when I'm off work in the next couple of weeks. Don't have a swank DSLR though but i'll give it a go

izabellabedo avatar
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so happy you like it :) you don't need a dslr, sometimes I take better photos with my smartphone. I think photography is not about pixels or size, it is more about creativity. Show us your shots when you try some of my tips! I am really curious :)

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Jef Bateman
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are well done, and you give good advice. I don't agree that pine cones are inherently boring; they are actually quite fascinating. I think you bring out some their mesmerizing complexity with your photographs.

izabellabedo avatar
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for your feedback! You are right, pine cone is beautiful by itself. I just wanted to show how can you make completely different photos of the same object, so you dont have to take the same shoot as everyone else. Every object or model has different sides, everything can be interesting if you start playing with it :)

Load More Replies...
madelynnthompson avatar
izabellabedo avatar
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad to hear this :) Go ahead and take amazing shoots! :) show me (or us) the result!

Load More Replies...
rabbitt209 avatar
izabellabedo avatar
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for feedback! :) I am glad you like it. You can share your photos if you try some of these tricks :)

Load More Replies...
estifanosshiferaw avatar
Estifanos Shiferaw
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This clearly shows talent is more important than the subject or the equipment. I esp. love how the colored papers added a simple and delightful yet refined look to it. Please post others.

avg-fotini avatar
Fotini Avgerinou
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you so much..i really liked the advise of the shocking new point of view..

kirathesloth avatar
Kira Thesloth
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy cannoli that is an expensive camera! Even used on ebay they cost an arm & a leg!

irenewalton2001 avatar
Irene Walton
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for sharing these! Very beautiful and so simple, gave me some ideas

captaindash avatar
Full Name
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never get sick of seeing people explore new ways to see things. Great stuff. Hey, a D3000 is well good enough. Any DSLR from about 2007 onwards can take really good photos. If you're on a very tight budget, you should try experimenting with a little flashlight and paint with light (if you don't do it already). The Googles is full of great tutorials to get you started with "light painting". You can take these exact same setups and bring them to the next level and it won't cost you more than a $2 dollar store pen light. Be careful though, it's a rabbit hole you'll spend hours in once you get the hang of it. Keep up the good work!

beatzgirlerica avatar
Beatz Girl (Erica)
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me, or is the original the best out of the lot? The first two with the lights are pretty but I really like the original.

izabellabedo avatar
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually in my original post the first picture was not the original. It is for the first advice. Bored panda made a new cover whit this before-after but it is not true..you are right :)

Load More Replies...
phoeberaetaber avatar
Phoebe The Great
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I liked it, it showed how much perspective you can have with any given object

mixedupste_1 avatar
Mixedupste
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's some pretty sound advice, going to try some of this out when I'm off work in the next couple of weeks. Don't have a swank DSLR though but i'll give it a go

izabellabedo avatar
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so happy you like it :) you don't need a dslr, sometimes I take better photos with my smartphone. I think photography is not about pixels or size, it is more about creativity. Show us your shots when you try some of my tips! I am really curious :)

Load More Replies...
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