When you’ve been in the photography world long enough, it’s easy for the act of snapping an image to feel more like a job task than an art form. That’s especially true when you get paid to take the same shots every month, every weekend, or in some cases, every day.
But there’s always a way to spice things up and get out of the photography doldrums. All you need is a kit of photography accessories to capture light differently, frame subjects creatively, and shift perspective in an entirely new way. Here are some of our tried-and-true camera accessory favorites:
Lensball Pro
With the Lensball Pro, you can flip your scene upside down for one of the most captivating image options out there. The Lensball Pro has a spherical effect that provides a 180-degree view of your surroundings. When you photograph through the sphere, you can create a one-of-a-kind frame from even the most popular photography spots.
Atmosphere Aerosol
To give your nature, wedding, or landscape images a dreamy, ethereal look, try the portable and budget-friendly Atmosphere Aerosol Fog Spray. This eight-ounce can is an ideal photography accessory because it fits easily into your camera bag; just 20 seconds of spraying can add a hazy fog to your scene and photos. This trick (which is safe and non-toxic) is how many top photographers bring stunning light rays into their final product.
Aputure AL-M9 Amaran Pocket-Sized Daylight-Balanced LED Light
This credit card-sized LED light is one of the most portable and powerful photography accessories, and full of creative potential. It offers up to 900 lux for close-up fill light, as well as a diffuser, gel filters, and nine steps of dimming for even more creative control. This pocket-sized light will give you the freedom to experiment with new lighting for photography and videography in the field or in-studio — without breaking the bank.
Fujifilm Instax Mini
Instant cameras like the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 have grown in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. These affordable gadgets give photographers newfound creativity in the form of small, physical photos that bring unique depth and layers to images. For example, you could photograph a desert flower close up, then hold that physical print in front of the expansive and barren desert to show the landscape’s stark contrasts. Or, you could simply snap a selfie and creatively place yourself in the shot.
This hardly scratches the surface of tips, tricks, and gear to bring fun back into your photography. Check out Capture the Action series with Martin Dorey on AdoramaTV for more unique ideas to take your photo creativity to the next level — and beyond!
Feature photo by MEAX on Unsplash
