People have an inborn need to categorize and label anything and everything.
We do this on a daily basis, without even being aware of this, and we do it for the most trivial things.
What do we do then, when there is no inner voice to speak for us, but we have to decide on our own about how to understand the thing we are seeing or experiencing?
Conceptual photography tips:Learn to make storyboards and use them all the timeIt is imperative that you work with models that are also eager to work with you and possibly share the same vision. Reluctant people will do you more harm than good, even if they are friends trying to help you out.A dramatic emphasis on a character or emotion is best done by dramatic lighting, so learn how to benefit from it.Sometimes, the key to telling your story is simply the right atmosphere.If you can’t find a model, be your own. This certainly has its own set of advantages and drawbacks.Movies, books, and other art you love can very well be the best source of inspiration. It’s probably what got you into art in the first place and will offer you a range of cool photography ideas.Since there is no limit to how far a conceptual photograph can go, you need to push yourself and your models out of your comfort zones.Be determined when choosing ‘the one’ image, and always uphold order in your workflow.Write down a few words or sentences about your conceptual photography project ideas. Why you chose that particular subject, explain what you tried to do, etc…this will help you develop your photography theme ideas.Think outside the box in order to create interesting photography.