If you're looking for a bit of inspiration, try out this technique of mixing all sorts of different lights, colors, and patterns to create fun and unique photos.
Coming to you from Daniel Norton, this great video shows how he mixes light and uses a cucoloris to create some unique imagery. You'll frequently hear a cucoloris referred to as a "cookie," but with all due respect to Mr. Norton, who's one of my favorite photography educators, I think the former is much more fun to say. Regardless of what term you prefer, they're a great way to create both interesting textures and add an interesting element of chance to your photos. The element of chance comes in when the subject moves ever so slightly. The pattern of a cucoloris is typically fine enough that minute movements result in different renditions of light and shadow across the subject. Of course, as Norton mentions, this pseudo-randomness sometimes results in great shots and sometimes doesn't, but it's certainly worth trying. And it's not particularly hard to make your own cucoloris; any material that you can cut shapes into easily and that blocks light will do the trick. Check out the video above for the full rundown.
