People love to have their picture taken, but those “Say cheese” shots are just a little stale. These projects will help you freshen your photo ops and force you to meet new people. If they’re afraid of looking goofy, smile and assure them that everyone else is doing it. (It works surprisingly well.)

Don’t hesitate to ask groups of people. That way, you’ll get several shots at once.

And hey, don’t forget to jump in the conversation and get to know your subjects after you put down your camera!