Week 8 Theme: "Creative ME"

I know some of you are probably thinking, "Oh man! I can't do that theme! I'm not creative!" But, don't think that you have to draw or paint to be creative. You don't have to take a photo of yourself immersed in an artistic or creative pursuit, (although you certainly can, if that is what you'd like to do). I just want you to try something new this week. Try something you've never tried before, but that you've always wanted to try, or try something that scares you! Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking, but it can absolutely anything, as long as you are in the frame somehow.

* If you always shoot in color, try creating a moody black and white portrait.

* If you have been shooting indoors for months, get outside and shoot in direct sunlight.

* Try dramatic lighting or a different light source than what you normally use.

* Try creating a composite.

* Play with fast or slow shutter speed, to freeze motion or create a blurred image.

* Go to the store and ask a stranger if you can take their photo. (Get a model release).

* Use a lens you don't normally use, or try it with a filter or shooting through paper, or glass, or cellophane.

* Shoot from an unexpected viewpoint.

When you ask a child, "Are you an artist?", they say "Yes!" without hesitation. Embrace your inner child this week, and most importantly... Have fun!