Professional photographs are often the only way most people will ever experience your work. A little preparation before an interior shoot makes a dramatic difference to the final images — and to how far those images carry your portfolio.
Before the shoot
- Finish everything. Touch-up paint, final fixtures, window coverings, and cleaned glass and mirrors.
- Clear the clutter. Remove cables, remotes, personal paperwork, toiletries and anything on the fridge.
- Replace bulbs so every fixture matches in colour temperature — mixed bulbs look odd on camera.
- Book florals and fresh produce for the morning of the shoot.
Plan the shot list
List the hero images first — the two or three photographs you would put on the cover of a magazine. Then the supporting wides, then the detail and vignette shots that show materials and craftsmanship. A clear list keeps the day focused.
Styling: less, but better
The camera compresses space, so rooms usually need fewer objects than you’d expect. Group accessories in odd numbers, vary their height, and leave negative space. Add life with something organic — a branch in a vase, a bowl of lemons, a book left open.
Timing and light
Each room has a best time of day. East-facing kitchens glow in the morning; west-facing living rooms come alive in the afternoon. Exteriors are often strongest at dusk, when interior lights balance with the last blue light in the sky.
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