A beautifully captured interior photo can create a great impression whether on a client or to random people browsing on your shots. There are no specific rules written to capture amazing photos. Nevertheless, taking great interior photos can be a next-level skill, and here are some tips to help you get started.

5 Tips for Taking Great Interior Photos

When it comes to interior photography, the best kind of camera lens matters. You may not be able to achieve the best shots if you’re using inappropriate lenses and apertures for specific scenarios. Now, if you’re sure you have everything you need with you, here are the 5 tips for taking great interior photos.

Tip #1: Use Natural Light

They say that a camera works just like the human eye. However, not everything that the eyes can do, can be done by a camera, such as adjusting to any light temperature. Because of the little adjustment to light that a camera can do, it is recommended to use natural light in interior photography to attain high-quality shots.

This may be a little surprising, but turning all artificial lights off inside the room can help produce a more natural-looking photo. Light from the sun peeking through the door or window can give a fresher, balanced, and intimate look. Avoid using camera flash as well.

Tip #2: Shoot Straight

Some cameras have grids or guides to assist you in setting your camera and shots straight. If there’s none, you may use whatever is available in the interior to guide you, such as walls, sofa, tables, or bedposts. Pay attention to vertical and horizontal lines to keep your shots on point.

Using a tripod at chest level can help you achieve this straight shot. This is also good if you are shooting multiple photos. Aside from preventing your arms from getting too tired, it also makes sure that your shots are at the same level and not blurry or wobbly.

Tip #3: Move Unnecessary Objects

If you are working in a tight space, it is necessary to move furniture and other objects aside or out of the room to be able to get some perfect shots. A wide-angled shot cannot always solve this problem. You may ask permission from the house owner or client to move furniture as necessary.

Removing some objects in the room can give you not just space, also a better perspective. Remove clutter and some decorations that don’t blend with the room and its elements. Own the stage and you will be able to produce high-class photos!

Tip #4: Choose the Right Aperture

Aperture controls the light that passes through the camera lens. It is also responsible for the brightness of an image that you can produce. In addition to that, the depth of field of the scene is also determined by the aperture’s focal length.

Sometimes, to add a dramatic feel to your photo, some parts should be blurred and some should be sharp. The wider the aperture hole or the smaller the aperture number is, the shallower the depth of field will be, and vice versa.

Tip #5: Set Your Settings to RAW

Instead of settling on a compressed JPEG format, change your camera settings to RAW. It will allow you to save as much information to the photo you have taken and have more editing control over it. Editing is important to enhance the quality of your photos and even lighten some dark shots.

Conclusion

Taking great interior photos takes a lot of practice and the right equipment. As much as possible, natural light should be used instead of an artificial one. Making the room pleasant and well-organized can also add up to great quality photos.

Author

Northern girl Laura is the epitome of a true entrepreneur. Laura’s spirit for adventure and passion for people blaze through House of Coco. She founded House of Coco in 2014 and has grown it in to an internationally recognised brand whilst having a lot of fun along the way. Travel is in her DNA and she is a true visionary and a global citizen.

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