Here in the northern hemisphere we’re moving through rainy autumn weather toward winter, while the southern hemisphere warms up, and beaches and lakes become more appealing.
Water has a unique way of transforming photos, whether it’s capturing the energy of splashing or the serene beauty of reflections. This month, we’re challenging you to incorporate water in your pet photography in creative and inspiring ways. From playful rainy-day shots to tranquil lakeside portraits, water can add depth, motion, and atmosphere to your images.
You can get a special tag & canva certificate IF you complete this challenge during November 2024 and submit your entry to this post on the Community!
Ideas to Get You Started:
Rainy Day Vibes:
Capture your pet in the rain or playing in puddles. Consider photographing a wet dog during or after a walk, or even after a bath for some fun expressions. Rain can be super fun and add a new dimension to your photos! Just make sure you have a weather-sealed camera, and let it dry out afterwards! Be aware of slippery ground when it comes to photos in motion.
Commercial Product Photos:
Use water-related products, like a dog raincoat or waterproof gear, to practice creating images that could be part of a commercial portfolio.
Puddles and Reflections:
Experiment with reflections in puddles or other still bodies of water.
Water Features:
Explore fountains, waterfalls, streams, lakes, or the sea! Show this watery place in a more traditional landscape type photo, OR focus on a feature like the reflection of clouds.
Water Action:
Dogs splashing through or playing in puddles, leaping across a shallow lake, or about to touch-down in a body of water. If there’s movement + water, you have water action! This doesn’t mean the dog has to be running flat out toward you! The great thing about water + movement is it’s so dynamic and shown by the splashing of water, and water droplets!
Instructions to Complete the Challenge in November:
- Take a New Photo: Your submission should be a new image taken specifically for this challenge. This is all about pushing your creativity and experimenting with new ideas!
- Incorporate Water: Make sure water is a key element in your photo. It could be rain, puddles, reflections, lakes, fountains, or any other creative use of water.
- Share Your Image: Post your photo in the community and let us know about your experience. What did you learn? What challenges did you face? If you’re in the mood, share any behind-the-scenes details or stories about your shoot.
- Engage with Others: Take some time to look at your fellow members’ submissions and offer encouragement, or ask questions. This is a great opportunity to learn from each other and celebrate everyone’s unique take on the theme!
Once you’ve completed the assignment, you’ll be able to add the tag:
💦 ᭙ꪖ𝕥ꫀ𝕣 ᭙ⅈ𝕫ꪖ𝕣ᦔ𝕣ꪗ – November 2024 💦 to your Inspawration Connect profile! Plus, as always, there’ll be a little story certificate on canva where you can add your photo, download it, share it, or just keep it as a reminder of your achievement!
If you’re completing the challenge AFTER November 2024, or not via the Community, just complete it as per the usual Challenge instructions.