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Photography Article Prompts
Take an idea below, modify it, change, it, or expand on it. But whatever you do, don’t stop until you turn it into a 500 to 1,000 word
how-to article for photography and parenting magazines. (Remember to cite your sources.)
- Why choose digital over film photography?
- How to tell a story using your photographs.
- How to pick the perfect photographs for your scrapbook.
- Using photographs as arts ‘n craft projects.
- Turning old photographs into memory quilts: picking the right pictures, paper, cloth, etc.
- # Ways to use old photographs to decorate your home or office.
- How to turn your love of photography into a work of art.
- How to take family photographs that look like a professional took them.
- How to choose the right background for your photo shoots.
- What does slowing your shutter speed down do for your pictures?
- What is a light meter used for?
- Why is blurring the background and keeping the subject sharp important in some photo shoots?
- What cameras are best for families on the go?
- Should I manually focus in or use auto focus?
- When is the best time to use the flash?
- How can I prevent getting red eyes when using my flash?
- How do I get rid of shadows when it’s really sunny or cloudy outside?
- When is it important to focus on the subject and when is it important to focus on the surroundings?
- When taking photos as a tourist, I always include someone in the picture as proof that we’ve been there, is there a better way to do this so that I get the full effect of the trip?
- What are other ways of taking pictures of my family, instead of just having them pose in front of the camera?
- How to take pictures that don’t cut off your subject’s head.
- How to prevent over (or under) exposure.
- How to protect your film from photo lab mistakes. (Or how to fix photo lab mistakes.)
- How to use natural light in your photographs.
- How to use indoor light in your photographs.
- How to take outdoor pictures at night.
- How to take quality pictures during different types of weather: snow storms, lightening, heavy rain, etc.
- How to create visual effects using your surroundings.
- How to take pictures of landscaping.
- How to take action pictures that don’t look blurry.
Bonus Round:
- Practice interviewing. Call a few colleagues, friends, or family members and ask questions related to the theme of your choice. Then
weave the article around the quotes.
- Talk to an award-winning photographer or owner of a photographer studio and let him/her know that you don’t have an assignment yet,
but you will pitch the article to a target-appropriate magazine.
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About The Author:
Alyice Edrich is the founder and editor-in-chief of TheDabblingMum.com,
the author of several work-from-home e-books,
the publisher of three monthly e-zines,
a freelance writer for hire
and an artist for hire.
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