10 simple tips

1 Meditate on your home environment, spend some quality time without a camera learning to see your space with fresh eyes.

2 Look for unusual angles and points of view. You’ll most likely always tread the same path through your home; experiment with new routes.

3 Shadows can hold an enduring allure and can be a great part of the visual experience. Take the time to notice how they fall on surfaces and the interesting shapes and patterns they create.

4 On a cloudy day, try using artificial light, an on- camera flash can give a totally different feel to an image.

5 Think about creating a small body of work. Thinking in terms of multiple images and sequencing is another great way to add depth and meaning.

6 A diary-style approach is another good way to engage with your home space. Documenting the food you prepare, for example, could make an interesting longform project.

7 Objects can also take on a new visual life if you isolate them from their original context – a cheese grater for example on a white background can be elevated beyond its mundane functionality.

8 Flowers are a good photographic subject to study as they change with the passage of time creating new and interesting shapes, textures and colours as they wilt and wither.

9 Take images from the inside looking out. While I don’t have a garden I have a good view to explore from the window. The changing light and seasonal shifts are fascinating.

10 If you don’t have a garden , explore your neighbourhood – within the lockdown safety guidelines of course.