Stumped for ideas...help!

[roxthefox]

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post it, but mods, please feel free to move it. I'm taking a photography class, and one of the assignment entails to pick a specific object(s) and place it/them in different situations. For my project, I have chosen these tiny figurine people and have various shots. Here are some I've taken:





This one was for rememberence day:







Now I'm stumped for ideas! I want to do something with nice christmas lights bokeh (or any type of bokeh in general) for the background and have a creative story with these miniatures in the foreground, but I'm really stuck for ideas. If anyone has any ideas for a creative or story, I would really appreciate it. I will post the results. Thanks in advance! I reaally need help!

[Tito87]

I'm assuming that your instructor's objective is for you to start thinking for yourself.

[roxthefox]

Originally Posted by Tito87

I'm assuming that your instructor's objective is for you to start thinking for yourself.

Uh, thanks for the moral lesson, but I've already got that covered. Assignment only wanted us to take 3 photos. I have taken five so far, so I've got my assignment covered. I PERSONALLY wanted to play with bokeh because I love that type of photography and took some shots of these figurines sitting in front of christmas bokeh lights, but I am stumped for ideas as to how to make it more creative. I'm not here to copy ideas.

[mwatson]

I do not have a macro lens so I probably wont be able to get this shot for a while… so here ya go.

Why don’t you do a series of shots that involving stringing lights on a Christmas tree. Have the figures on the ground with lights on their shoulders and the lights leading to the tree. Depending on your distance from the tree and what your lens will allow, you might be able to get some good bokeh.

You could also place them on top of wrapped Christmas present with a tree in the background and make them appear to be wrapping presents.

Have the figures with a roll of ribbon going out of the frame upwards to a present

Another thought just came to mind of actually placing them on the Christmas tree and have them hang ornaments. This might not give you the blur you are looking for but it could be a neat addition to the series.

[Tito87]

Originally Posted by roxthefox

Uh, thanks for the moral lesson, but I've already got that covered. Assignment only wanted us to take 3 photos. I have taken five so far, so I've got my assignment covered. I PERSONALLY wanted to play with bokeh because I love that type of photography and took some shots of these figurines sitting in front of christmas bokeh lights, but I am stumped for ideas as to how to make it more creative. I'm not here to copy ideas.

It has nothing to do with morality.

[NathanFranke]

I go here for inspiration. This guy is brilliant. I'm sure something there will jump start the creative juices.

[narmour]

Originally Posted by Tito87

I'm assuming that your instructor's objective is for you to start thinking for yourself.

I don't think this comment is particularly helpful. Everyone needs help with creative ideas every once in a while and I was under the impression that this was the place to get that help.

[Tito87]

Originally Posted by narmour

I don't think this comment is particularly helpful.

You're free to think whatever you want.

[Dnouelio]

well i was thinking maybe you could put the little figures on top of one of the round objects.
it'll kinda be like a "King of the world" type of thing where obviously the round object is the world and the figure the king

[Peach]

Wow! Some snarky replies here and not a very welcoming attitude in general!

roxthefox, I like the idea about the christmas light bokeh, maybe have them set up with some ribbon and a giant (to them) roll of tape so it looks like they're wrapping presents, with the christmas light bokeh behind them?

I love the one with the peach, btw! Very cute!