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It's Saturday morning, a beautiful day and your photography juices are flowing. Your trigger finger is itchy and you just want to get out and shoot photos. You pick up your gear bag, take a step towards the door and then stop. What are you going to shoot? The inspiration bank is empty. Here are some ideas.

I have been in this position often and my solution has always been to go to the ideas book I keep. Like a photo journal of thoughts and ideas. Always keep one with you and as soon as you get an idea, write it down. Out of this comes 5 photo ideas close to home. Why close to home? The more difficult it is to get to a location the less likely you are to go there.

Don't laugh or discard this idea before trying it. I was standing in front of the sink the other day and realised a great photo opportunity was just staring me in the face. There in two large jars were a variety of kitchen utensils just waiting to have their photos taken. Full of holes, texture, pattern and all shiny and bright with great reflective surfaces. How much more could you ask for. If you have a macro lens, macro feature on your lens or compact camera then this is for you. Try it and see just how rewarding it can be. This is a great place to learn digital photography and weather will never affect it. Just watch out for the water sprayer. Don't just limit yourself to the kitchen, try the bathroom (not toilet) and other parts of the house.

Just one step away from the front door is the garden. And, I'm not just talking flowers and insects here. Look around and see what there is. Get down low and explore the ground and you'll be surprised what you see. The cracked pathway, a coiled hosepipe or a rusty hand trowel standing in a flower bed. Metal buckets, watering cans or wheelbarrows all have photo potential. Just be prepared to look and start seeing with a photo eye. You will surprise yourself. Again, you won't necessarily need a lens with a macro feature.

Yes, still close to home and many opportunities. The family car if you have one, or, perhaps the neighbour's if you don't, makes a great subject. Getting in close on the most boring car can give you images that you never thought were possible. Key here is to experiment with angles and get in as close as your lens will allow. Focus on colour, reflection and lines. Lie down on your back and shoot up. If the car is old then focus on damaged elements. There are just so many little things you can shoot when viewed up close give an abstract image.

Around the corner for many of us is a park, public garden or kids playpark just waiting to be photographed. Here you'll find all sorts of objects from sculptures to water fountains, play equipment to stone walls. When you get there just sit and observe and try to see the potential photo opportunities. Allow yourself to start seeing rather than just looking around.

Street photography is a real hot photo topic at the moment. Going into a flea market and shooting just anything, from people to colour to antiques and art are just some of the ideas. Be sensitive to people and when shooting close up ask their permission. There is just so much atmosphere and activity that will stimulate you to shoot many interesting subjects. This is a great place to learn digital photography because the ideas are so diverse.

These 5 photo ideas close to home will hopefully inspire you as you learn digital photography and add skills to your photography journey. Shoot regularly and don't allow a few obstacles to stop you taking great images.

What is sexier than a hot photo shoot of you and your lover? It's erotic, sensual, and romantic, not to mention a great way to grow closer and more intimate with one another. A sexy and erotic photo does not need to be smutty or distasteful. On the contrary, undertaking such a project for you and your partner to do together can be very artistic. Be adventurous and open to new experiences and you will find that your relationship is boundless. In this article, I am going to discuss a few ideas which will give you great suggestions for a photo shoot that is guaranteed to give you and your partner an experience of a lifetime as well as something private and intimate the two of you can share together forever.

There are any number of scenarios you and your partner can choose to photograph yourselves in. I am going to suggest two here, however, keep in mind that there are many, many more and you will only be limited to your imagination. Discuss with your partner first exactly what you are looking for and trying to accomplish with the shoot and then find a photographer who you feel will best capture your vision. Also, when choosing a photographer, make sure that you are comfortable with him or her. This is key especially if you choose that you would like to do some nude shots of the two of you of something a little more riske.

Next discuss the layout and the concept of the photo shoot you are trying to bring to life with the photographer so that everyone involved is clear on what is looking to be accomplished and all parties are on the same page. Remember that you are the one paying here so you are in charge. If you find that you are receiving a prima-donna attitude from the photographer about what you want just get rid of them. Make sure you get what you are paying for and what you want from the experience. With that said, lets get into some ideas that are sure to heat the studio up and produce some fantastic images for you and your lover to enjoy.

When coming up with ideas for your photo shoots here are some questions to ask yourselves. One: What are you doing this for? This question is most important and will dictate the direction you will then go, and the following questions you must ask next. Two: Do you want to put together a really sexy photo shoot? If so, how sexy? Three: Are you and your partner comfortable with nudity? or Four: Do you want more romantic and conservative pictures so that you can share them with your family and friends? Please do yourself a favor and think these things through. It is best to have a well thought out plan and strategy beforehand in order for everything to run smoothly.

If you are focused on getting some super sexy photos done, and nudity is something that you and your partner are comfortable with, than think about and strongly consider getting the photos dome in black and white. You can choose, and most likely the photographer can help and give advice in this area. But black and white photography really portrays mood and sexiness well.

Most photographers you will work with now days will be using a professional digital camera so switching back and forth between the color and black and white modes is simply the product of pushing a button or two. There may be subtle light changes that the photographer will want to make in order to best capture the two of you, but it is relatively quick and painless to do. With a good photographer, great lighting, and a well thought out sexy concept nude or semi nude photographs can not be beaten. They will be something you and your partner can be proud of and cherish for many years to come.