20 Easy At Home Photoshoot Ideas
To Try Now

4 at home photoshoot ideas - a woman holding a wine glass, woman drinking water, eoman takint mirror selfie, woman sitting on the couch with her PC on her lap

Super Easy Photoshoot Ideas You Can Do At Home

For beginners in photography to take photos at home is good practice to perfect your skills. 

Your creativity, is your best ally because you need ideas to conceptualize and photograph. 

I leave you 20 at home photoshoot ideas you can try by yourself or with a subject. 

Take as many photos as you can, and experience a variety of genres which is very important for you in the long run to find your unique photography style.  

Let’s get you inspired.

1. Reading a Book

Easy concept to bring to life. Get a book, a subject (you can be it) and good lighting. Feel free to use props to create a story that engages your audience. 

woman readong a book while holding a wine glass. she looks relaxed
reading a book . a wine bottle and wine glass are visible in the background

2. Skincare Routine / Skincare Products

Relatable and a chance to practice product photography and composition.

3. Working On Your Goals

A classic that never gets old is seeing people work toward their dream. 

4. Your Jewelry 

5. Self-Portrait

Portrait photography is a very popular and engaging style. It is also a way to evoke the emotions of your audience.

I suggest you play with different lighting situations. If you need pose ideas, check this Pinterest Album

6. Creative

Anything you imagine is possible to capture. Don’t be afraid to take risks and try new things.

7. Cute Corner in Your House

8. Mirror Reflection

9. Flat Lay

A flat lay is a photo shot directly from above of carefully arranged objects. It is popular for fashion photography.

10. Wearing  a Sleeping Robe

11. Candid

candid photo

12. Sitting on The Couch

13. Drinking Water

14. Food

15. Makeup

16. Mirror Selfie

17. Pyjamas

18. Sitting On The Floor

19. Wine Night

two people are making a toast with two glasses of red wine
woman is holding a wine glass while laughing

20. Outfit

Taking photos at home is not only time-saving but also an easy way to start for beginners. 

But it can be hard to bring versatility to your photos when you have limited space to use. 

Fortunately, I have a post with useful tips to diversify your space and take versatile photos. Read Below.

Not everyone has the opportunity or the ability to change locations to photograph.  If you are photographing at home you can still achieve versatility in your photos by creating your photo set or using different photography backdrops. 

Disclaimer: This article is informational only. I am not a professional photographer so the knowledge presented is from my experience throughout the years. All the picture examples in this article were a result of self-photography and cannot be used without the creator’s permission.

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