In this great video from COOPH, they ask you to challenge yourself by photographing one object!
Will you do the challenge? If so, show us your results in the comments below!
Look for a versatile object that allows you to photograph it in different ways.
Take your object and try the following techniques:
Techniques
1. Get texture
Go close-up or use a macro lens to create different effects
![Challenge Yourself by Photographing One Object [video]](https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dPS_Cooph-Challenge-yourself-with-one-object-2-1500px.jpg?resize=1500%2C680&ssl=1)
2. Play with Colors
Add color using crayons, pencils or textas. Elevate your object to create bokeh with the colored background.
Experiment with color gels. Make contrast with color.
![Challenge Yourself by Photographing One Object [video]](https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dPS_Cooph-Challenge-yourself-with-one-pbject-8.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
3. Experiment with Black and White
Use dramatic lighting.
![Challenge Yourself by Photographing One Object [video]](https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dPS_Cooph-Challenge-yourself-with-one-pbject-7.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
4. Shoot Silhouettes
Cut some wire and attach to your object. Shoot in front of a bright light source. Bounce your side light with a mirror to create a glowing silhouette.
![Challenge Yourself by Photographing One Object [video]](https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dPS_Cooph-Challenge-yourself-with-one-pbject-4.jpg?resize=1500%2C958&ssl=1)
5. Cut and Peel it
Cut it into shapes. Use a whiteboard to reflect and a translucent surface to place your object on. Place your object on the translucent board, and backlight it.
![Challenge Yourself by Photographing One Object [video]](https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dPS_Cooph-Challenge-yourself-with-one-pbject-10.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
6. Shape it
Make some creative cuts. Find interesting patterns that match and place your object onto it.
![Challenge Yourself by Photographing One Object [video]](https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dPS_Cooph-Challenge-yourself-with-one-pbject-14.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&ssl=1)
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How to Backlight Translucent Objects for Dramatic Effect
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![Challenge Yourself by Photographing One Object [video]](https://i0.wp.com/digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dPS_Cooph-Challenge-yourself-with-one-pbject-8.jpg?w=600&h=1260&ssl=1)
