TIPS FOR INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Hello and Happy Friday!
It’s that time of the month again, the last Friday , when I share some photography tips with you all! Today, you can read about a few simple tips for INTERIOR photography. I am not an expert of interior photography, just sharing my experience and tips that hopefully will help you for a good start. When it comes to photographing my interior I always end up clicking to much just because I like to have plenty of options to choose from.
My first and very important tip is to
You won’t believe the difference between a picture with lights ON or lights OFF. If possible try and wait until you see the sun out if it is grey and rainy day. I would suggest to shoot your interior photos early in the morning or mid afternoon. Have all your shades open or pulled up so you get as much as light as possible through your windows. Try not to shoot directly into the light though. It can throw off white balance and exposure.
Here is an example of having the lights ON versus using NATURAL LIGHT.
I think it’s absolutely obvious which one is more pleasing to your eyes.
My next important tip is to declutter your area or space that you are photographing.
Declutter your area or space that you are photographing. Remove unnecessary items that could distract your image. For example, remove things from your nightstand when you are photographing your bedroom. Instead of showing your personal items, have a small vase filled with freash flowers placed on your nightstand.
Make sure to hide electrical wires and plugs as much as possible.
If you have the option, make sure you use a tripod for interior photography. Small movements can make your images blurry. Don’t give yourself a chance to get disappointed when you upload your images to your computer and you see that your photos are not sharp enough.
While shooting, try shooting from different angles and make sure you follow the grid lines when you look into your camera so your furniture won’t look like they are falling { like this image below}. Also, I love photographing interior in eye level or below. I usually don’t shoot from a high level.
I think a key to a great interior photo is great styling. You don’t have to think big.
Add magazines to a coffee table, stock books on each other and put a small reading glasses on the top…Add a cup of coffee on your table or office desk and add beautiful fresh flowers to bring life to your photos.
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Iron your bedding linens, fluff your pillows, make the bed for a great bedroom shot.
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Add hats, scarfs, handbags, shoes, boots to make your house look lived in.
I hope you find these tips helpful!
Check out the previous posts of this series:
Thanks for visiting today!
Have a great weekend!
Xoxo~
Visiting from The Makers party. Your blog is amazing, I’m glad it was featured!
Hi Aniko,
This was a very interesting and informative post, and I really liked it……….great job!
I have seen that about using a tripod before and really need to try that. I have a difficult
job trying to take pics in my family room, as it doesn’t get as much natural light because
of our screened porch being behind it. So I usually have to turn on lights in there. I have
heard that it is best not to use the flash for photography either. Got any suggestions??
Thanks for doing this post……..it is helpful……….
Blessings, Nellie
These tips are great! I have shaky hands, so I’ll definitely need to look into a tripod. Sometimes it takes me several shots to get a clear picture.
I’m pinning both this and your food photography tips. Found you through Hit Me With Your Best Shot!
Yes, a tripod! I find them frustrating and just one more thing to work with….however…what a difference! I was just using mine today, having not had it out in a month or so, and WOW!
Your tips are great, as are the images to go with them. Can you tell us, what kind of camera do you use? Maybe you have it in a link? I just came over for the first time from Shine Your Light, and I’ll follow you now, and be back for sure. And I will pin this on my board! thanks so much, Libby
Hi Libby! I am glad you that you stopped by and found something that you liked;-)I am a Nikon user and I used Nikon 5100 for a long time then I got my new D600.I will talk about gear and lenses in this series. I post photography tips once a month. Hope to see you back!Have a wonderful week!
Aniko, your photography is amazing and so inspiring!! You’re so kind to share your tips and join the party at Best of the Nest!
I am glad you liked my tips and images, Pam!
Great tips and photos. We are working on photography as one of our goals so these tips are perfect for us. Thanks again.
Deborah, these are easy tips that help you for a good start. I am so happy that you found it helpful.Hope to see you back here…have a wonderful week!
ahhhh! Your photos and your home are just gorgeous!! thanks for sharing these tips today. Pinned ;o)
Awwh…thank you sweet friend!Have an awesome week!Xo~
I just clicked over from instagram, and you definitely delivered solid content! When I did the house tour I used natural light, but I didn’t have my DSLR yet. I really love these tips. I can’t wait to get started…after I buy a tripod!
Jessica, I am so glad to have you here. I hope you will be back for other great tips, crafts and recipes.Have a wonderful week!Xo~
Thanks for the great tips – I only wish that I could take photos as beautifully as you!
Kris, such sweet you are. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful week!Xo~
Thanks for the tips!!!
Thank you so much, Selena! Have a wonderful week!