Quick Tips on WHAT to Photograph

Recent message board talk on WHAT to photograph (vs. how to) prompted me to generate some crazy lists of ideas. Here are a few highlights.
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*IMPORTANT NOTE* In order to get more photos, try taking your camera with you every where you go, both inside the home and out and about for a few days. Tell yourself to take lots of pictures and pay attention to what captures your fancy.

EVERYDAY STUFF
* Money.
* Bills to be paid.
* Books to be read.
* To do lists.
* Food you are making or eating.
* Your feet. Or shoes. Going through your day.
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ANIMALS
* Do you have any pets?
* Capture them from above.
* Then get down on the floor.
* Try shooting from behind while they are focused on something exciting.
* Get a photo of them playing together (if you have more then one).
* Or get a photo of them playing with your child, spouse or friend.
* Maybe even try out that timer and get a "self portrait" of the two of you.
* Squirrels, rabbits, birds and any other animal will work too.
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AROUND THE HOUSE
* Door knobs, perhaps with keys dangling in them.
* Your front door, back door or any door you use frequently.
* Your living, dining room or any other room you spend time in and enjoy.
* The sunlight streaming in the window at dawn or dusk.
* What’s on your coffee table, night stand or desk.
* Clocks, decorations, mirrors, etc.
* Favorite “corners” or “spots.”
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SELF PORTRAITS

* In the mirror.
* Reflection in the glass of home, car or neat storefront.

* Reflection in water or other liquid.
* With the timer and a quick pose.
* First thing in the morning.
* Laughing, smiling, frowning and even crying.
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SCENERY
* Your front yard. Or back.
* The local park.
* Neat looking trees. Maybe with the sun streaming through.
* An approaching storm. Or amazing puffy clouds in the sky.
* Sunrise. Sunset.
* A view you really enjoy on the way to work.
* Water. Beaches. Oceans. Lakes. Streams. And Shores.


AROUND TOWN

* Your place of work.

* Where you shop.
* City hall or defining buildings.
* The skyline.
* Old, abandoned, rusted and ruined things, buildings, etc.
* New, shiny, bright things, buildings, etc.
* Get in close for textures: brick, concrete, dirt, marble, peeling paint, etc.

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PEOPLE

* You love.

* Family, spouse, partner, parent, sibling, child.

* People who've passed. Take photos of the photographs (if not digital).

* Friends. Coworkers.

* "Enemies" if you are so inclined.

* Random candids of random people.

* Hanging out and doing something fun together.

* And why not try and get the WHOLE group in a shot together.

RANDOM IDEAS, JUST FOR FUN

* Junk Yards and items within.
* Old alleys and their textured details. Or pose yourself or friend in one.
* Salad dressing pouring out of the bottle and onto crisp green salad. Close up.
* Something you find ugly or unattractive.
* Bumper stickers and signs that make you laugh. Or raise your eyebrow.
* Stacks and piles of anything.
* People walking away.

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What unusual, unexpected or everyday things capture your attention?