New Techniques

Since starting my photography course there have been a few interesting and creative techniques that I've always wanted to try out, but just haven't had the chance to, due to lack of proper equipment and experience etc.
But now I seem to be moving down my list pretty quickly!
First of all: LIGHT TRAILS!
Now most photographers would say light trails are easy and can be taken in a matter of minutes, and I have to say now I agree with them. I thought at first to achieve such an interesting image there would be all sorts of editing and manipulation to do, but there really isn't. All you need is a long exposure and a steady tripod.

Second on my list was macro, which is basically just really, really close up stuff. At first I was struggling to think of a good subject to photograph. I'm not a fan of creepy crawlies or wildlife, and household objects can be a little bit dull. Thankfully however my course provided the perfect excuse!

We were asked to do some product shots, the first 4 were basic things, like a kettle, salt and pepper pot etc. But for the 5th item we could pick anything. I chose jewellery, giving me the chance to use the macro lens.

The last thing on my list is developing film in the darkroom. I'll admit I actually didn't really want to do this. I can cope quite well with just doing digital photography, but it didn't have choice in the matter. I had to do it for my course.

Now the darkroom is exactly what you think, it's a small dark room, and if you're claustrophobic like me then it doesn't sound inviting.

I did it though, I went in there and developed my film, it was a long exhausting day and I didn't like it, but at least now I can say 'Yes I do know how to develop film.'