Simple Household Subjects

Following on from my Expand Your Horizons post, I’ve been prowling the house looking for more subject material.

‘Fred the fish’ here, is a souvenir of our recent trip to Newfoundland. When I look for interesting subjects, I look for backgrounds that are very simple or plain: supporting colours are also important for the composition. ‘Fred’ makes a great high-key subject, so using the available light and a white base and background and a small reflector to brighten his face, I’ve got a good macro subject.

Look for shapes that stand on their own: ignore the colours, tune out the backgrounds and get down close.