Tip: Make sure that you remove your lens hood before trying these.⁣⁣

1. Your phone. The glass can be used to make some pretty sick reflections.⁣⁣

2. Prisms. There are an abundance of these on amazon that create different effects. I first time I heard about "lens chimping" was from Sam Hurd in like 2012.⁣⁣

3. Ziploc bag, saran wrap, or cellophane - for a soft, filmy look.⁣⁣

4. Greenery, leaves, or florals. Such a fun way to add texture or a pop of color to an image.⁣⁣

5. Cheesecloth, panty hose (plain or colored), lace, ribbon, knitted doilies, or really any sheer material. Honestly, these can provide so many different looks.⁣⁣

6. Copper tubing. Hello, ring of fire!⁣⁣

7. A mirror. Another way to get some really cool reflections and refract light.⁣⁣

8. Vaseline (over a lens filter or saran wrap), for a soft focus look.⁣⁣

9. Body oil from your forehead (first time I heard about this was from India Earl). I don't worry about using saran wrap with this, but I do make sure to clean my lens really well after I've done it.⁣⁣

10. Windows, for a play on light & textures.⁣⁣

11. String lights or fairy lights. 'Nough said.⁣⁣

12. Car lights. If you've ever wanted to shoot a little after it's dark, this is a my favorite way to do it!⁣⁣

What are some fun creative things you've tried from behind the camera?!⁣⁣

XO, Dakota