📸 How to Pick a Photography Theme (The Simplest Trick!)
As a passionate photographer, I often found myself wondering:
"What should I shoot today?"
Whether it was for a day, a month, or a personal project, choosing a subject sometimes felt overwhelming.
The answer came from my dear friend and mentor, Hari Mahidhar, who shared a simple, brilliant method with me — a method that changed the way I approach photography.
👉 Here's the secret:
Pick up a dictionary, open it randomly, and pick the first object you see.
It could be anything — simple everyday words like:
Bench, tree, stairs, signal, church, triangle, chain, gold...
Choose one word and commit to shooting only that subject for the day.
🎯 Example: "Bench"
If your chosen word is Bench, your mind will automatically start scanning for benches all around you.
And soon, you’ll begin to notice and capture a rich variety of stories:
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A man sitting thoughtfully on a bench
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A bird perched gracefully
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A brightly colored bench in a quiet park
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A broken, abandoned bench
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Lovers sharing a moment on a bench
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Children jumping off a bench mid-play
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An elderly man lost in thought
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A homeless person finding shelter on a bench
The magic?
Your mind becomes tuned to notice the unnoticed, and ordinary scenes turn into extraordinary frames.
📷 Why This Works
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Focus: Directs your creative energy to a single theme.
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Observation: Trains your eye to catch subtle, beautiful details.
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Creativity: Challenges you to find different angles, emotions, and compositions within a simple subject.
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Momentum: Removes decision fatigue — you know exactly what you're looking for!
Over time, this simple practice can lead to deeper projects, personal portfolios, or even exhibitions based on themed storytelling.
🌟 Final Thought
So the next time you feel creatively stuck, don’t overthink it.
Just open a dictionary, pick a word, and let the world unfold through your lens! 📖📸
Your next great photo story is just one random word away.
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