weathers crap what can I shoot in the house?

[ukglyn]

Hi
Well really wanted to get some good shots today, but weather is dull, wet & blowing a gale!
What can I shoot inside the house to fufil my cravings for new shots?
Inspiration needed please.

[Sparrow]

Sounds silly, but the ordinary.

If you want a challenge, find a way to make forks beautiful. Or a stack of books. Take something incessantly ordinary that you might have around your house and make the most of it.

You might get crap for returns, but it forces you to think about things differently. Plus, you may get something fantastic that you never knew was there.

[Saralonde]

The Weather Assignment is up .

Other than that, try playing with lighting, simple objects, waterdrops, self-portraits.

[AnnaV]

Self portraits using the window as your light source - when it's grey outside you get a nice soft light.

[dcclark]

Get some floor lamps set up around your sink, and try water droplet shots.

Alternately, I like the idea of finding a single everyday object and making it look amazing.

[ukglyn]

Some good ideas here so far, keep them coming. Not so sure about the self portrait though I'm shy & dont want to put people of their food.

[kencaleno]

try some of these:

Waking up
Brushing teeth
Making Breakfast
Taking medicine
Taking a shower
Putting on makeup, other female grooming scenarios
Shaving; men's grooming
Getting dressed, choosing clothes
Making a phone call, cell phone, home or desk phone (use modern technology)
Preparing a meal
Having dinner
Watching TV
Romance, dating, intimacy, friendship, family love, sexuality
Pets, activities with pets, pet care
Cleaning
Working on the house home improvement
Reading
Getting in bed, tucking in the kids
Sleeping
Parents getting kids ready for school- dressing, making lunches, brushing teeth
Eating breakfast/dinner together at home- should be vibrant and full of energy but bright and clean Mom and kid, dad and kid- having fun
Natural interaction all together in the living room, kitchen, watching TV

Kids:

Watching tv
Hanging out with friends
Couples - hanging out, kissing, breaking up
Playing video games
Watching movies
Eating pizza
On computer Getting yelled at by parents
Teens in any kinds of family situations
Sleeping
Playing an instrument
Putting on makeup [B][U]

Babies

Teething

Being diapered
Preparing for bed
Child care - babies and nannies, other people whare not immediate family
With grandparents or older siblings
Tasteful nursing shots
Breast pumping
Baby health issues - grabbing at ear, immunizations where you really see the doctor giving the shot while mom holds baby on lap
Series of a baby developing over time: from first month through the first year
Ethnically diverse twins
Close ups of body parts: eyes, ears, toes, teeth
Babies and moms having intimate moments

Regards, Ken

[PnwGuy]

When I first started photography I read somewhere that in order to be good you need to be different than other photographers. So while most photographers would stay inside due to the weather, maybe get an umbrella and some plastic to protect your gear and go out and see what you can get?

You can definitely get some unique and different shots in inclement weather. I read a book by one photographer who said his best shots have come on rainy days. The wind may present a challenge for you, but again, if you want to be different...

As for shooting inside, get some incense and try doing some smoke art shots.

[teedlepeep]

Candle flames are always fun ! Pets .... water drops on items

[windrider86]

How could I possibly tell you more than what Ken suggested!! wow. Will have to bookmark this thread!
Do you have a pet? If so, dress em up! Take a self portrait and put a different background in.
Go play in the What Would You Do section!