20+ Ideas for Photo Session Practice at Home [Video]

One thing that photography hobbyists tend to do better than professional photographers is make time to shoot for themselves. It makes sense why that is, given that pros typically focus all their energy on creating imagery for clients, but photographers of all levels can benefit from setting aside some time to practice new techniques in a low-pressure, “work-free” environment. For those tied to a particular niche, it can also prove helpful to step outside of your comfort zone and take on subjects that you might not otherwise photograph. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of ideas for photo session practice that you can run through in a relaxed setting (most can be done at home), trying new techniques that you can potentially use on paid sessions.

1. Selfie Ideas for Photo Session

We mentioned that a lot of these exercises are meant for you to shoot for yourself, so why not start with a selfie. …