Creative photography pushes boundaries and strives to be innovative. The use of fashion, make-up, lighting, props or location can all play a role in capturing a creative shot.
Customers love creative photos because they stand out from the crowd, and often evoke a certain feeling or emotion. As creative photography is often planned, model and property releases are easier to obtain too. This will also make them easier to license for advertising.
Not sure how to be creative within your own work? We’ve got you covered! Here are some ideas to inspire you.
Unique locations
These images are creative because of the unique location choice – amongst the deep blue ocean. If you don’t like the sea, you may after viewing this content.
Transformative make-up and fashion
Portrait photography is one area where creativity has no boundaries as photographers have full control to experiment and be imaginative. The use of make-up and fashion captured in these images take you back to a different time period.
Framing your subject
Creative content can also be captured while out exploring. By paying special attention to where you’re stood when you take a picture – and how you frame your subject – you can capture a great shot. Being creative is all about striving to find new ways to capture your subject, something the photographers of these images have done very well.
A different perspective
Drone technology has advanced massively in the last few years, but this isn’t the only way you can be creative with what perspective you take your photos from. Have a play with taking shots from your point of view or from a bird’s eye view.
I hope you now feel inspired to be more creative with your photography. If any of the above tips inspires your next shoot, share your photos on Instagram or Twitter and tag @alamycontent – we’d love to see.