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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

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

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

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

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!

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

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3. Bokeh

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

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.

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

4. Back to the nature

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

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.

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

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5. Get closer

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

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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.

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

6. Grab it!

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

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

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

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

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7. Make it unusual

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

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

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

8. Mirror mirror on the wall…

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

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

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

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

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

9. Make it minimal

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

Use colored papers to make a minimalistic modern look.

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!

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

10. Put it in a glass of water

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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izabrella

Transylvanian photographer and graphic designer. instagram: @izabrella

Transylvanian photographer and graphic designer. instagram: @izabrella

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Jef Bateman 7 years ago

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.

18points

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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 :)

7points

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foxlover05 7 years ago

These are amazing! I'll definitely try it sometime!

1point

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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

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Rabbitt209 7 years ago

Thanks. Good advice, well explained and demonstrated. :-)

1point

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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 7 years ago

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.

0points

Fotini Avgerinou 7 years ago

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

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Kira Thesloth 7 years ago

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

0points

Irene Walton 7 years ago

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

0points

Full Name 7 years ago

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!

0points

Ash 7 years ago

I like this very much..beautiful photography.

0points

Beatz Girl (Erica) 7 years ago

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.

0points

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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 7 years ago

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

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makenzie stephenson 7 years ago

I'm a young photographer and I'm definitely trying these thank you very much

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izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

Good luck Makenzie! Show me your result! :)

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Fidelis Dixon 7 years ago

Raw and earthy images very interesting

0points

Mixedupste 7 years ago

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

0points

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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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Kent Obediah Hayton 7 years ago

Lol stupid

-1point

Jef Bateman 7 years ago

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.

18points

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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 :)

7points

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foxlover05 7 years ago

These are amazing! I'll definitely try it sometime!

1point

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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

2points

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Rabbitt209 7 years ago

Thanks. Good advice, well explained and demonstrated. :-)

1point

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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

2points

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Estifanos Shiferaw 7 years ago

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.

0points

Fotini Avgerinou 7 years ago

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

0points

Kira Thesloth 7 years ago

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

0points

Irene Walton 7 years ago

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

0points

Full Name 7 years ago

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!

0points

Ash 7 years ago

I like this very much..beautiful photography.

0points

Beatz Girl (Erica) 7 years ago

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.

0points

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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 :)

0points

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Phoebe The Great 7 years ago

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

0points

makenzie stephenson 7 years ago

I'm a young photographer and I'm definitely trying these thank you very much

0points

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

Good luck Makenzie! Show me your result! :)

0points

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Fidelis Dixon 7 years ago

Raw and earthy images very interesting

0points

Mixedupste 7 years ago

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

0points

izabrella (Post author) 7 years ago

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 :)

0points

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Kent Obediah Hayton 7 years ago

Lol stupid

-1point

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