A Beautiful Mess Photo Idea Book · 95 Inspiring Ideas for Photographing Your Friends, Your World, and Yourself by Larson, Elsie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Introduction 1. Capture Your Favorite People

Photograph Faces Take Storytelling Portraits Capture Genuine Emotion Get Adorable Couple Photos Take Cute Photos with Your Friends Get a Great Family Photo Photograph Your Pet Capture Unique Personal Details Get the Best Cell Phone (or Point-and-Shoot Camera) Photos

2. Add Backdrops and Props

Find Great Backgrounds for Outdoor Portraits Make a Paper Backdrop Make a Chalkboard Backdrop Make a Fabric Backdrop Make a Fabric Strip Backdrop Find Props at Home Make Your Own Props Ten Ideas for Creative Lifestyle Props

3. Use Beautiful Lighting

Know How to Use Overcast Light vs. Direct Sun Find Flattering Window Light Take Portraits Using Christmas Lights Take a Shadow Portrait Take a Silhouette Portrait Make the Most of Sun Flare and Backlighting Photograph in Low Light Make and Use Reflectors

4. Get Creative

Take Perfect Profile Pictures Photograph Motion (Part 1): Moving Objects Photograph Motion (Part 2): Wind Photograph Motion (Part 3): Jumping Take Wide Photos Take Artistically Blurry Photos Take Macro Photos Create Atmosphere Understand Depth of Field Make Homemade Filters Add Hand Coloring

5. Get Inspired

Take Amazing Photos of Your Home Photograph a Collection Capture Your Daily Routines Capture Seasonal Details Capture Your Life at School or Work Photograph Your Daily Outfits Capture Your Hobbies and Interests Achieve a Goal through Photos Photograph Food Capture the Places You Go Take Photos on the Go Photograph Your Current Obsession Photograph Music

6. Capture Yourself

Photograph Your Reflection Hold the Camera at Arm’s Length Use a Self-Timer or Camera Remote Our Favorite Makeup and Styling Tips Our Favorite Wardrobe Tips Our Favorite Hairstyling Tips Take the Thirty-Day Self-Portrait Challenge

7. Challenge Yourself

Create a Diptych Create a Triptych or Polyptych Take a Photo from Above Create an Upside-Down Photo Wear a Costume Re-create an Old Photo Have Fun with Color Choose an Inspiration Icon Take the Black-and-White Photo Challenge Have Fun with Outtakes Focus on Something Unexpected Have Fun with Paint Take Photos in Public Places

8. Show Off Your Photos

Invites for Every Occasion Storybook Locket Photo Transfer Lampshade Memory Magnets Photo Party Décor DIY Business Cards Grid Photo Wall Display Photo Coaster Set Make Your Own Silhouette Custom Smartphone Case Cupcake Toppers Paper Plane Photo Wreath Personalized Gift Tags Personalized Holiday Ornaments Classic Photo Gift Wrap Canvas Photo Transfers Family Portrait Pillows Instagram Votive Candles Organization Helpers Homemade Guest Soaps Vintage Wallpaper Scrapbook Geometric Mobile Memory Journal Photo Fabric Drawstring Skirt Refinished Photo Chair DIY Travel Suitcase

Five Ways to Organize Your Photos for Future Projects Our Gear: An Inside Look Index