In addition, make a list of all the adjectives and phrases that have  the potential to produce creative expressions such as the words agony,  freedom, ecstatic, drained, confident, sly, concerned, bold, proud,  stealthy and mysterious.
Make-up and Costumes for Models
Make-up can play a big part in making the poses come alive at the  photo shoot. Don’t be afraid to experiment with garish colors and  original designs. Think outrageous and exotic, such as adding jewels  over the eye shadow, outlining the eye with dark colors or coloring the  lips with citrus colors and extending the lip line to form another  shape.
To find ideas for costumes, jewelry and accessories, turn to classic  movies, cartoons, plays and old eras. Outfits can be found in thrift  shops like Crossroads Trading, Goodwill or Out of the Closet. Clothing  pieces do not have to be fabric. They can also be made out of leaves and  organic objects.
Themes, Props and Lighting for the Photo Shoot
Themes can be chosen by occupation (e.g. stewardess), subject (e.g.  recyclables such as wearing a skirt made out of plastic bags), scene  (e.g. forest) and color schemes (e.g. black and white).
For props, the kitchen is a great place to find an abundance of them  such as eggs, fruits, honey, oil and flour. An example of using an egg  as a prop: a cracked egg on a low glass table with a model posed under  the table. This can create a unique effect that leaves room for artistic  interpretation.
As for lighting, one can never go wrong with natural light. Use  sunlight penetrating through half opened blinds and patterned fences to  take advantage of the wonderful shapes, patterns and textures that  result from the light. They can be reflected on the model’s legs, arms  or face. Artificial lighting such as colorful light bulbs and glow  sticks also work well.
Camera Angles for Taking Creative Pictures
Take advantage of the ability to shoot from different angles.  Different POVs include shooting in the perspectives of a young child, an  insect, a bird, a giant, a homeless person, etc. It may require one to  get down and dirty or exert a lot of energy, but it can be well worth  the effort.
Photo Shoot Locations
Possible photo shoot locations for models include houses, garages,  apartment fire escapes, rooftops, backyards, car tops, grocery markets,  forests and anywhere there is space.
The freedom to take creative pictures makes photography an art form.  Maintain a creative mind by studying ads, magazines and books, and the  photo shoot ideas will not run out.