Looking for some unique and easy home photoshoot ideas you can try now?
Here’s 33 creative home photography ideas to try out now inspired by some of my favourite instagrammers!
Photography is one of my favourite parts of what I do.
I love being able to capture beauty all around the world and share it on my little slice of the internet (aka – my instagram).
As much as it’s fun to travel to stunning destinations for photoshoots, it’s not always an option.
In times where you’re not able to venture off to a pretty shoot location, putting together a creative photoshoot at home can be a great alternative.
That’s why I wanted to put together a list of easy at home photoshoot ideas inspired by some of my favourite creators to help you step up your instagram game.
I hope you enjoy this list of creative and easy indoor photoshoot ideas to try!
If you’re looking for more creative photoshoot ideas you may also want to check out this post:
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- How to do a Photoshoot at Home by Yourself
- 22 Creative Winter Photoshoot Ideas
- 20 Creative Fall Photoshoot Ideas
- 20 Unique Outdoor Photoshoot Ideas
- 11 Creative Solo Valentine’s Day Photoshoot Ideas
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How to do a photoshoot at home by yourself
You may be under the impression that you need a professional photographer to take great photos of yourself at home, but that is not the case.
It is entirely possible to capture stunning images for your Instagram account by yourself.
In fact, many of the photos on my own Instagram are self-taken!
I have a full guide to how to do a photoshoot at home by yourself which will be useful if you’re just starting out on your photography journey.
Now onto the list of creative & easy home photoshoot ideas!
Glam home photoshoot ideas
Here are some indoor photography ideas that all have a glamorous twist!
1. Bathtub shoot
I love the idea of getting dressed up and doing a photoshoot in your bathtub.
It’s such an easy photo concept and unless you’re in a condo *most* of us have bathtubs we can easily do a photoshoot in.
Just put on your best dress, grab a glass of vino and your sunnies like @thebirdspapaya, and get shooting!
The contrast of being in glamorous dress in the bathtub makes for a really fun and creative home photoshoot idea that’s easy to execute.
Have you tried doing a glam bathtub shoot yet?
2. Get glam in bed
I have always loved the whole wearing a robe with sunglasses in bed, with a towel on your head photo concept, and I’ve done it myself numerous times in the past!
This is a great photoshoot idea to try at home or in your hotel room when you’re traveling (which is usually when I do it).
Bonus points if you add some glamorous jewelry too.
It really just ups the glam factor don’t you think?
3. Have a milk bath
Milk baths make for such beautiful photo concepts because of the milky effect of the water.
To make a milk bath, just add 1 to 2 cups of milk to a full tub of warm water!
This is actually really great for your skin as well, so not only will you get a great instagram photo out of it but you’ll be giving your skin a little TLC too.
4. Try the #Pillowchallenge for a fun home photoshoot idea
This challenge was pretty popular on both TikTok and Instagram.
It’s not only fun to do but super easy!
Grab a pillow and cinch it with your favourite belt.
Now you’re all set with an easy glam look you can shoot at home.
5. Get creative and try a laundry room photoshoot
Who would have thought appliances would make for a worthy home photoshoot idea?
I love this shot by @freddy who shows us just how glam the laundry room can be.
It just goes to show that a little creativity and thinking outside of the box can go a long way in terms of putting together creative content at home.
Grab some sheets and see what sort of creative shots you can come up with in your laundry room.
6. Do a photoshoot with all of your favourite dresses
I absolutely love the result of this home photoshoot idea by @hellomissjordan.
Pull out your favourite fancy dresses (you know, the ones you rarely get the chance to wear!), lay them out on the ground, and lie on top of them for a unique and easy home photography idea.
The result is incredible and it’s such a great way to use items you already have.
Plus it’s a great way to show off your dress collection.
Home photoshoot ideas using flowers
Flowers are such an easy prop to get your hands on and they make shooting photos at home easy and fun.
Next time you’re at the grocery store grab a couple of bouquets to use as props and try out a few of these home photoshoot ideas using flowers.
By the way, for more flower photoshoot ideas check out my spring photography guide!
7. Try laying on a bed of flowers
I’ve always loved flatlay style photos shot from above and this one is really easy to do yourself.
To get this photo I laid out a plain tablecloth on my living room floor and then spread the flowers out in a pattern I liked.
Once I was done I laid on top of them and had my mom shoot me from above.
If you don’t have a photographer with you don’t worry, you can easily shoot this with a tripod too.
I shot the below for a product campaign but you can do it for anything really!
8. Make a headdress or crown out of flowers
Who doesn’t love a twist on a flower crown shot? I love the way @Katie.one created a headdress with flowers in the below image.
It gives me total artistic Frida Kahlo vibes and is such an easy photoshoot idea to try at home.
9. Make jewelry out of flowers
Not only can flowers make a great crown, they can make pretty jewelry too. Using your flowers as jewelry can be a fun home photoshoot idea that’s easy to execute.
You can turn flowers into a necklace like @kyliekatich did above or try dangling them as earrings. It’s such a simple home photoshoot idea but the results are fab!
10. Stick flowers to your face
I never thought I would be recommending taping or glueing flowers to your face… but here we are!
I’ve seen a lot of creators do this lately and I love the resulting images.
They’re so unique, beautiful, and such an easy home photoshoot idea.
11. Have a flower bath
Not only are flower baths absolutely beautiful, but they make for a great photoshoot opportunity!
Grab an assortment of flowers and cut off the stems, then just place them into your bath!
Make a romantic bath scene by using roses, or try a more whimsical look with tropical flowers and palm leaves.
Home photoshoot ideas using props
Here are some indoor photography ideas using fun props you likely have lying around the house!
12. Get creative with hairpins
Hair pins and barrettes are all the rage right now. Why not use your collection as props in a photo?
I love the idea of layering all your barrettes over a ponytail or braid.
This is such a simple home photoshoot idea but the end result looks great! It has a really glam vibe to it don’t you think?
13. Play with your Food
Food always makes for super fun props in photos. I love the way @thegingerwanderlust incorporated oranges into the below photo.
It’s such a fun touch that makes for a bright, happy photo you can easily shoot at home.
14. Show off your plant collection
If you’re a crazy plant lady show off your collection to the gram!
I love the way @jasminealley did this and the House plants for Dummies book is such a fun touch.
Lord knows I need that book because I keep killing my plants…
15. Use Mirrors
We all have mirrors at home of all shapes and sizes that can make for amazing photoshoot props.
There are so many different types of photos you can try using mirrors you have at home.
Try a through the mirror shot, mirror selfie, or do something more unique like @officiallyquigley did above.
There’s so many ways you can get creative using mirrors so let your creativity shine here!
16. Make a blanket fort
Here’s an easy home photoshoot idea that only requires one prop – a blanket!
Make a blanket fort around you and shoot from inside the fort.
I just love how Lisa Marie’s photo turned out above.
If you use a blanket that has holes in it and shine a light through it you can also get a really neat light pattern effect like she did!
17. Play with bubbles
Talk about a cheap prop that results in super cute photos.
If you’re looking for a fun and cute home photoshoot idea try playing with bubbles!
Grab yourself some bubbles or bubble gum and try shooting from different angles.
I bet you will get some pretty fun photos out of this and it’s so easy to do at home.
18. Try using retro toy or a toy from your childhood for a fun home photoshoot idea
Everybody loves a little bit of nostalgia in their feeds, and what’s more nostalgic than a toy you grew up playing with?
I absolutely love the way @girlwiththeredbob shot this photo using a colourful slinky.
So creative and something you can easily recreate from the comfort of your own home!
19. Look through a magnifying glass
If you have a magnifying glass lying around this is a great photoshoot idea that’s really easy to do!
(By the way, if you don’t you can easily pick up a cute vintage looking one like this at an antique or thrift store.)
Take a photo looking through the magnifying glass using your portrait lens, and you’ll end up with something like this!
I love the way Lisa Marie also added a vintage filter to the photo which really gives it that retro vibe.
20. Play with cards
You might not have a magnifying glass lying around, but I’ll bet you do have a deck of cards!
Here’s a super easy & creative home photoshoot idea that’s easy to do.
Grab a deck of cards and lay them out on the floor before laying in them.
Have a friend (or use a tripod) shoot from above and have fun posing with a card or two in your hands.
Super cute isn’t it?
Home photoshoot ideas using light
Here are some indoor photography ideas that involve playing with light and shadows.
21. Play with Shapes
I love this at home photoshoot idea I saw on @jera.bean’s Tiktok and its such an easy photography idea you can recreate.
Grab a piece of cardboard and cut shapes into it, then use light to project those shapes onto yourself!
I also really like this version @kyliekatich did using words instead of shapes.
Write out an inspiring phrase and you can create a really unique photo out of it.
22. Grab your Christmas lights
Most people have a string of Christmas lights laying around, and they make for a really creative photoshoot idea!
Grab your Christmas lights and place them around you while you’re lying on the floor with the lights off or dimmed.
You’ll want to make sure you do this on a hard floor rather than carpet, so that you get the reflection effect of the lights in the floor.
23. Use shadows
Playing with shadows can be a great way to get some unique photos for your instagram feed and it’s an easy home photoshoot idea.
Try using an object to cast light through it (like the below picture by @katiecung) or use shadows that are already cast through the window.
There are so many creative ways you can use shadows in your photos!
24. Play around with coloured light
This photography concept is easy to recreate and you can try it with any color.
You can use either coloured lightbulbs or coloured filters held in front of a light source.
@Destinationchaser has a tutorial in her post above to show you how she created this photo.
Artsy home photoshoot ideas
Here are some artsy indoor photography ideas for the creatives!
25. Get creative with paint
Paints aren’t just for canvases anymore!
Grab some paints and get creative with them like @mr.benfield did in the below photo.
I love the rainbow look he created.
This is a super easy and creative home photoshoot idea and the result is amazing.
26. Throw something
This photography idea involves a little more work because you’ll have to use Photoshop for the final result.
To make a photo like this you have to take numerous photos then use photoshop to superimpose them together.
Take your main photo and a bunch of photos of the same set up with objects flying.
You’ll then want to photoshop the flying objects into your main photo which takes some time but the results are totally worth it!
27. Grab some glitter
Who doesn’t love glitter, sequins, and everything that sparkles?
Here’s a couple of home photoshoot ideas for you to try at home using glitter and sequins.
28. Get lost in the clouds
I love the idea of grabbing pillow stuffing and using it as “clouds” in a photo.
Jazz the photo up even more by using string lights!
It makes for a unique, fun and creative DIY home photoshoot idea you can easily do!
29. Use polaroids for a unique home photoshoot idea
I’ve seen this concept circulate around and I really love it!
It’ll take a little bit of photoshop skills to make the photos black and white but you can skip that part if you want to keep it more simple.
The only prop you’ll need for this is polaroids so it’s a super easy home photoshoot idea!
30. Get up close and personal
The eyes are the window to the soul and I love the way @larinabeauty captured her eyes up close.
Grab your portrait lens or try this with the portrait mode on your phone!
31. Cover your room in newspapers
Here’s another great home photoshoot idea using newspaper!
Get your hands on a bunch of newspapers and cover your wall and floor with them.
Now you’ve got a newspaper studio that makes for a really cool photoshoot spot!
You could also try this with magazines which would also make for a really great photo backdrop.
Themed home photoshoot ideas
Here are some indoor photography ideas involving fun themes!
32. Recreate one of your favourite Hollywood images for a fun home photoshoot idea
The #Hollywoodathome challenge is so much fun, it’s no wonder it’s been circulating on instagram!
Check out the way @hellomissjordan recreated this image of Audrey Hepburn… so cute!
33. Recreate one of your favourite characters at home
I’ve been loving @rachmartino‘s characters in quarantine home photoshoot series.
She’s really turned the whole having to stay at home into a fun creative venture!
Try creating your own version of a character in quarantine concept using your favourite TV, movie, or book characters.
Final Thoughts
I hope you all enjoyed reading this list of photoshoot ideas you can try at home.
Hopefully you’re feeling a little more inspired to shoot from home and have plenty to keep you busy over the coming weeks.
Looking for more creative home photoshoot ideas or photoshoot guides? Check out this post!
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- 22 Creative Winter Photoshoot Ideas
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- 20 Unique Outdoor Photoshoot Ideas
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With love, Kirsten
