Home Decor Blog

So, you had a room makeover. Perhaps you went with a unique decor theme, or just achieved a beautiful result and you want to show off. You pull out your state-of-the-art digital camera. And now what?

Home interiors may be static, but that doesn’t mean photographing them is easy. In fact, if you want to get professional quality pictures, you probably need a professional home stager/photographer.

But even without the professional gear and lightning, and even if you use a simple mini digital camera,  you can improve on your pictures quality following these simple tips:

A Clean Look – make sure the room is spotless and de-cluttered. Tidy up and hide away any clutter so that the viewer can focus on the beauty of your design – not on your dirty dishes.

Bring in the Living – once the room is clean and surfaces are clear, bring in some life. You don’t want the room to look like a lifeless museum. If shooting a dining room, set up the table and even add some food and drink. Shooting the kitchen? Set up an aesthetically pleasing cutting board and fresh shiny vegetables. In the living room or bedroom? Add some books or magazines casually lying around and waiting for their readers.

Use Natural Light – If possible, let natural light flow in by opening all doors and windows. Try and time your photography session to have it on a sunny day.

Let it Be Lighting – light sources bring your picture to life. Turn on all the lights in the room, especially the ones that you used in your design to emphasize certain elements. If you can, add a burning candle or two as well.

Try a Wide Angle Shot – If your camera allows for that, try a wide angle shot that will let you include more of the room in the image and help create a sense of depth to the image.

Take Lots of Pictures – That’s the beauty of digital photography! Point and shoot, lots of times, from various angles and aiming at different objects. Then you have a variety of pictures from which to choose the good ones.

Edit and Crop – If you feel comfortable with it, edit your pictures on your computer. Photoshop experts can actually “clean up” surfaces and move objects around, but even if all you know is how to crop an image, you can still change the perspective and focal points of your image.