There are times when photographers may hit a creative block or get bored of shooting what they usually shoot. Creatively looking at things also mean using light creatively in the same scenes that they photograph often. One such creative use of light is the use of light leaks and lens flares.
When shooting at wider apertures and shooting at different angles, light leaks and lens flares may be a problem for certain photographers because it softens the image and also may be distracting. Using these elements for the right scene in the right way can lead to effectively creative and dreamy results.
In this article we have put together some ordinary photos that look extraordinary because of the presence of light leaks, lens flares and other optical effects.
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Capturing creative photos is not about travelling to exotic locations so you can get creative and capture new photos. Of course you should travel, but on the other days, you should be able to work with the scenes, subjects, light, weather, etc., available in front of you at that moment and get creative. If you want a kickstart towards stimulating your own ideas and projects, check out this eBook, “Creativity Catalogue” by Photzy which is a 207 pages guide covering 20 chapters of creativity sparking assignments.
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