How to Photograph Interiors Like a Professional

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• How to Photograph Interiors Like a Professional
• Gorgeous Pool House In Melbourne With Comfortable Natural Shading
• Voluminous Sheltering Lamp Increasing Concentration Level
• Modern Breezy Penthouse Adorned With Quiet Natural Colours

How to Photograph Interiors Like a Professional Posted: 21 Mar 2013 03:48 AM PDT The New York Institute of Photography claims that “a room is merely a shell, its appearance is an afterthought at best. Therefore most people never give much thought to making a room the the subject of a photograph. That is a mistake.” Interiors are great subjects to photograph for a myriad of reasons. A photograph can serve to capture a memory of one’s youth whether for oneself or for one’s children. It can also be used to capture furnishings and artwork for insurance purposes, or for the sale of one’s home. Choose the most interesting angle Talk to a professional interiors photographer and he will tell you to walk around your room, shoot the back, shoot the front, point the camera up slightly and then point the camera down slightly. You will be advised to, whenever possible, try to include the floor. Rooms without floors often create a floating and unsettled feeling. Many photographers believe that it’s important to get down on your knees and shoot from there. They say that angle offers the more complementary and inviting photograph.Your picture should tell a story. While you capture the essence of the room as a whole, do not be afraid to zoom in and focus on the smaller details, the vignettes created on coffee tables, bedside tables, dressers and bar carts. Keep shooting. You really can never take too many pictures. Lighting Another thing that photographers will tell you is to use natural lighting whenever possible. You will, however,  want to stay away from an overly bright window as it can lead to problems with exposure and white balance. Another pointer is to keep the window off to the side. If too much light is coming inside, draw the curtains or shades. Never photograph into the light, but bright light in the background is superior to indoor lighting. You may want to shoot your room at various points throughout the day to see which lighting is best. A general rule of thumb is that Eastward rooms should be taken in the morning and Westward in the afternoon.Rooms with Northern and Southern exposure should be taken when the rooms are their brightest. It’s best not to shoot on a dark and dreary day. If rain is in the forecast, try putting off the shoot, if at all possible, until the sun begins to shine again. For a gentler, softer light you may prefer to photograph your room at dawn or dusk when the sun is just rising or just about to set. A sunset can make for a magnificent interior photograph. If a flash is necessary, if you’re photographing at night or on a darker day, use a flash that has an adjustable head and point it up toward the ceiling to bounce the light from there to create a more diffused light. Find your focus You will need to find your focus within the frame and to determine what is it that you are photographing.  What’s your subject? Is it the way the room is layed out? Is is the fireplace or the framed Matisse over the large turquoise couch? Perhaps the old Grand Steinway standing gracefully in the corner commands your attention. Once you’ve found your focus you’ll need to remove extraneous accessories and clutter.  Ao good photograph always tells a story. A few accessories, perhaps a few pillows on the couch, a candelabra or some photographs in silver frames sitting elegantly on the oversized black piano, can add just enough detail to tell your story without distracting one’s eye from the subject at hand. Shoot both landscape and portrait. One may tend to shoot in landscape mode, but portrait mode can make a photograph much more dramatic and powerful. Declutter Even the most tastefully done interiors need to be decluttered and streamlined for a good photograph. Look all around at what is distracting to the eye. If you’re photographing a home office, for example, look to remove cords, excessive telephones and hardware. Writing supplies should be removed or stored and displayed at minimum. Remove the waste baskets, figurines and anything that seems to distract from the focal point. The desk area should be clean and clutter-free. Tasteful accent pieces such as a small vase of tulips or a picture frame can enhance the quality of the photograph.In the kitchen remove large and cumbersome electrical gadgets and replace with large bowls of fresh fruit to add color and a lived in feel. Make sure all countertops and cabinets are as clean as can be. If linens are to be photographed make sure they are cleaned, and if possible ironed. In a bedroom, make sure the bed is well made and that the pillows are fluffed and perfectly lined up. Make sure that picture frames are all hanging as straight as possible. A crooked piece of artwork can be terribly distracting. Remove all clutter from your bedside table and replace with a small bud vase, and a book. You’ll notice that when photographing interiors less is more! Select your space What is it that you are trying to capture? What is it that you find interesting about your space. You may want to walk around the room and shoot it from as many angles as possible. Perhaps your original vision doesn’t capture as well as another. Take as many pictures as you can. The more pictures you take the better the chance you’ll find a shot that is truly spectacular.  It is not always necessary to capture the entire room. Sometimes a photograph is more powerful when part of the room is left out of the picture. Zoom in and zoom out. You will be amazed at how different your space will look from different focal points. As you select your space try to capture the emotion you are trying to create. Are you selling a home? Are you a designer who is trying to showcase your best work? Find the space and the angle that will best capture your message. Stage your space You want your interior to looked lived in, not vacant and not cluttered. You want to tell a story through your photograph and the best way to do this is to stage your space with the proper tools and accessories. For ideas look to magazines and catalogues or peruse the interiors here at Freshome! Equipment Invest in a good camera. A good camera and a good lens will make all the difference. A good eye is one thing but you want your focus to be as clear as possible. You want your colors and lighting to be as true and accurate as possible. A basic point and shoot or your iPhone simply won’t cut it here. There are many wonderful digital SLRs out there that are quite affordable. A wide angle lens, not a fisheye, is really necessary for shooting interiors, for capturing the essence of the scene. However, the wider the lens the greater the barrel distortion, so you don’t want that either. Once you’ve taken your pictures and downloaded them to your computer you can play around with them on some free photo editing sites like PicMonkey and Picasa, FotoFlexer, iPiccy to name a few. For more extensive  editing capabilities you may want to buy a basic version of Photoshop. Be a copy cat Pick up some home decor magazines, or browse this site! Take a look at how the professionals do it. As with any field there are certain tastes and styles that professionals have. The more pictures you can look at the more you will know what appeals to you. Take this knowledge with you and start shooting like a professional. As with anything, practice makes perfect. Perhaps initially you won’t have many favorite photographs to choose from, but the more you get out there and take pictures the better you will become and the more pleased you will be with your products. You really can never take too many pictures! Finally, have fun! You're reading How to Photograph Interiors Like a Professional originally posted on Freshome. The post How to Photograph Interiors Like a Professional appeared first on Freshome.com.

Gorgeous Pool House In Melbourne With Comfortable Natural Shading Posted: 21 Mar 2013 01:10 AM PDT Artillery designed this striking beautiful pool house in Melbourne, Australia, aiming to provide a space that enhances the feeling of freedom and relaxation. The South Yarra Pool House is an exquisite masterpiece in terms of execution, concentrating on panoramic windows and glass doors designed to fully open, creating a seamless transition between the interior and the exterior. The house’s frame is made of steel and the entire structure is neat and appealing. From the open plan living room you can enjoy a very nice view over the wooden deck, the swimming pool and the Elm tree’s natural shading. The interior is breezy and very much connected to the courtyard. Pillows on the floor create more space than regular chairs. The pool house is an escape from the routine. The clients are a pair of travelers, in love with decoration and design. “The most enjoyable part of the design process was working with the owners, who radiate design passion and knowledge. Their collection of extraordinary furniture and art accumulated during their travels abroad and living stint in New York fill the variety of spaces within the dwellings.  These pieces make the space feel lived in and loved." You're reading Gorgeous Pool House In Melbourne With Comfortable Natural Shading originally posted on Freshome. The post Gorgeous Pool House In Melbourne With Comfortable Natural Shading appeared first on Freshome.com.

Voluminous Sheltering Lamp Increasing Concentration Level Posted: 20 Mar 2013 11:32 AM PDT In case you were looking for a smart but casual way to embellish your workspace, here’s an interesting option, worth testing: the Modular Hood Lamp, designed by the Swedish studio, form us with love. This unique item, easy to assemble and adapt to any spatial requirements is supposed to add a touch of elegance and comfort. Simple, yet “into the spotlights”, the Modular Hood Lamp is a good acquisition for those who want to upgrade the looks of their office. The shelter-like form concentrates the light, keeping it uncluttered. As the form us with love guys say, “hood is built around the emotional value of a shelter”. When you sit under the hood you relax and start to think differently, protected by the form and provided with the warm light you feel at ease’.” This curious three-piece modular light source is made of folded panels. You can replace them with ease and transform the entire ambience.  Originally, the hood was designed for the Swedish lightning company, Ateljé Lyktan and presented last month during the Stockholm Design Week. You're reading Voluminous Sheltering Lamp Increasing Concentration Level originally posted on Freshome. The post Voluminous Sheltering Lamp Increasing Concentration Level appeared first on Freshome.com.

Modern Breezy Penthouse Adorned With Quiet Natural Colours Posted: 20 Mar 2013 08:33 AM PDT Simply stunning! This is how we describe the Wilanów Penthouse, located in Warsaw, Poland, designed by HOLA Design. Impeccable white details meet soft natural colours, creating a unique breezy atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy the small things in life. Each and every one of us dreams of stressless lifestyle. A tranquil living environment definitely helps us reach that peace of mind we all look for. This penthouse is defined by a variety of styles. The terrace is surprisingly spacious, offering amazing views over the city of Warsaw. Bright and spacious, the penthouse is comfortable  and elegant, due to its neat furnishing and neutral palette of colours. Here is what the designers say regarding this penthouse’s concept:  ”In the living area and bedrooms floor finished with natural oak planks. Spacious bedroom with an open, walk-in transitive closet and two separate, lockable wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. Both bathrooms in a very bright pure white. Insulated creations stylised accessories and components."   You're reading Modern Breezy Penthouse Adorned With Quiet Natural Colours originally posted on Freshome. The post Modern Breezy Penthouse Adorned With Quiet Natural Colours appeared first on Freshome.com.

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