{"id":138,"date":"2022-10-20T16:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T23:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michellekwood.com\/?p=138"},"modified":"2023-05-20T17:05:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T00:05:52","slug":"stop-looking-for-interesting-things-make-things-interesting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michellekwood.com\/index.php\/2022\/10\/20\/stop-looking-for-interesting-things-make-things-interesting\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop looking for interesting things, make things interesting!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pretty frequently, I hear photographers lamenting that they can&#8217;t find anything interesting to shoot. The best advice I ever received as a photographer was \u201cdon&#8217;t look for interesting things, make things look interesting.\u201d ~ Joel Sartore in his Fundamentals of Photography courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchase Joel Sartore&#8217;s Courses online:<br>Order DVD or watch online directly from The Great Courses. I do not receive a fee when you purchase directly from TGC.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreatcourses.com\/courses\/fundamentals-of-photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundamentals of Photography I<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreatcourses.com\/courses\/fundamentals-of-photography-ii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundamentals of Photography II<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for The Great Courses Signature Collection, a monthly-fee video watching service. I receive a small affiliate fee on Amazon purchases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Making-Great-Pictures\/dp\/B00TSN2E2W?keywords=fundamentals+of+photography&amp;qid=1581823100&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=bewellwithmic-20&amp;linkId=b0b78a0336e3d3f5cc61f9f526fcf9a4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundamentals of Photography I<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Photographing-Shadows-and-Backlighting\/dp\/B01J2APXCI?crid=TGDHFZLUG8E7&amp;keywords=fundamentals+of+photography+ii&amp;qid=1669593820&amp;s=instant-video&amp;sprefix=fundamentals+of+photography+ii%2Cinstant-video%2C175&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=bewellwithmic-20&amp;linkId=149e88f341d0902394fe5079b7db7b49&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundamentals of Photography II<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re out shooting and not finding anything that jumps out at you as interesting or photo-worthy, here are a few tips to use to Make them interesting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos featured in this article are a few of my stock photos on Dreamstime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflections \u2013 mirrors of course, and find reflections in windows, puddles, rivers, any shiny surface like a vehicle outside or tv screen indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/reflection-hte-north-face-boise-state-capitol-building-capitol-boulevard-boise-idaho-bare-trees-winter-landscape-image166215997\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/reflection-hte-north-face-boise-state-capitol-building-capitol-boulevard-boise-idaho-bare-trees-winter-landscape-166215997.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho State Capitol Building north side facade reflection in winter\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Angles \u2013 get up above and shoot downward, get low and shoot upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/hershey-s-christmas-candy-kisses-scattered-cotton-glitter-background-overhead-view-red-green-silver-wrappers-field-image167591367\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/hershey-s-christmas-candy-kisses-scattered-cotton-glitter-background-overhead-view-red-green-silver-wrappers-field-167591367.jpg\" alt=\"Hershey`s Christmas Candy Kisses scattered in a cotton glitter background overhead view\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Up close \u2013 get in close and show some fascinating detail of your subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/safflower-carthamus-tinctorius-seeds-pressed-oil-once-was-used-to-make-red-orange-dyes-food-flavorings-garlands-made-image103153358\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/safflower-carthamus-tinctorius-seeds-pressed-oil-once-was-used-to-make-red-orange-dyes-food-flavorings-garlands-made-103153358.jpg\" alt=\"Safflower blossom closeup macro\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Far away \u2013 wide landscapes offer a feeling of vastness; foreground objects help define the field. Try getting low to the ground and shoot at a slightly upward angle, or any other position that offers a unique perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/boise-idaho-foothills-photos-blanket-stratus-clouds-over-overlooking-city-taken-crescent-rim-drive-looking-north-image108555935\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/boise-idaho-foothills-photos-blanket-stratus-clouds-over-overlooking-city-taken-crescent-rim-drive-looking-north-108555935.jpg\" alt=\"Boise Idaho Foothills 5\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrasting colors \u2013 find layers or sequences of colors that make each stand out, red\/green, blue\/yellow, etc. Often fall foliage shoots will be a good opportunity for this with the reds, golds, and greens, but you sure can do it indoors with household objects!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/dahlia-black-background-red-tipped-yellow-petals-yellow-eye-closeup-dahlia-black-background-red-tipped-yellow-petals-image143762341\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/dahlia-black-background-red-tipped-yellow-petals-yellow-eye-closeup-dahlia-black-background-red-tipped-yellow-petals-143762341.jpg\" alt=\"Dahlia black background red tipped yellow petals with yellow eye closeup\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Shadows \u2013 can be fun indoors using lights or the sun through a window, or outdoors using light from sun, moon, street lamps, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/fancy-fence-shadows-sidewalk-fancy-wrought-iron-fence-shadows-sidewalk-street-photography-downtown-boise-idaho-image132191039\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/fancy-fence-shadows-sidewalk-fancy-wrought-iron-fence-shadows-sidewalk-street-photography-downtown-boise-idaho-132191039.jpg\" alt=\"Fancy Fence shadows on sidewalk\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Patterns and textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/vintage-pineapple-ornament-glass-may-be-coburg-made-bavaria-germany-unable-to-verify-nubby-surface-designed-reflect-image134613346\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/vintage-pineapple-ornament-glass-may-be-coburg-made-bavaria-germany-unable-to-verify-nubby-surface-designed-reflect-134613346.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Pineapple Ornament glass\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Lines \u2013 leading lines, zig-zag lines, contrast of parallel and vertical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/view-idaho-state-capitol-building-capitol-boulevard-framed-art-deco-awning-pillars-idaho-capitol-image132191105\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/view-idaho-state-capitol-building-capitol-boulevard-framed-art-deco-awning-pillars-idaho-capitol-132191105.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho Capitol Building through art deco awning Boise Street Photography\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Shapes \u2013 interesting, overlapping shapes are fun, circles, squares, triangles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/idaho-state-capitol-building-rotunda-three-floors-holiday-decorations-christmas-tradition-to-decorate-boulevard-image166414487\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/idaho-state-capitol-building-rotunda-three-floors-holiday-decorations-christmas-tradition-to-decorate-boulevard-166414487.jpg\" alt=\"Idaho State Capitol Building Rotunda Three Floors Holiday Decorations\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Dim light \u2013 you can get some soft, romantic, even spooky looks in dim light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/row-brlightly-lit-hot-air-balloons-boise-idaho-spirit-balloon-classic-august-around-country-gather-ann-morrison-image157341155\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/l\/row-brlightly-lit-hot-air-balloons-boise-idaho-spirit-balloon-classic-august-around-country-gather-ann-morrison-157341155.jpg\" alt=\"Row brlightly lit hot air balloons Boise Idaho 2019\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br><strong>\u00a9 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/thetinyphotographer_info\">Michelle K Wood<\/a> | Agency: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/strong><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pretty frequently, I hear photographers lamenting that they can&#8217;t find anything interesting to 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The best advice I ever received as a photographer was \u201cdon&#8217;t look for interesting things, make things look interesting.\u201d ~ Joel Sartore in his Fundamentals of Photography courses. 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