Incorporating interesting objects and props into your photography can add strong visual layers to your creation. You can easily utilize commonplace items already found around your home, tranforming them into dramatic elements through lighting, framing and other subtle techniques. Sony Artisan Brooke Shaden, is an expert at incorporating such everyday objects in her fine art photography. “When I started out creating, I had nothing at my disposal. I didn’t have money, I didn’t have resources, I didn’t have a good location. So what I had was whatever was already in my apartment.” Watch as she shares some of the best everyday home items to add depth and imagination to your photography.

Fine art photographer and Sony Artisan Brooke Shaden shows how she uses everyday objects around the house to create fine art images.