Amazing Photography Tips For Interior Designers

Interior design is extremely visual by nature, which is why it needs to be met with stunning photography. After all, a great photo is what captures our design entirely and gets future clients on board who want to work with us.

While we can definitely partner up with a good photographer or a photography studio, my recommendation for those just starting out in their careers may have to develop skills outside of interior design to build their brand.

So, without further fuss, below are some photography tips all interior designers should know.

Shoot with natural lighting

Natural lighting is the best bet when shooting for interior photography. Though it can be tricky to plan a shoot to get the best natural light, finding the right time to shoot means that one doesn’t have to lug around lots of equipment.

I always want to strike a balance when it comes to working with natural light, as too much of it can make interior photography overexposed and take away some depth to the shot.

To help overcome this, I make sure the window (or source of light) is off to the side to avoid too much natural light coming in. You can also use curtains and drapes to help block off the light for interior photos.

Add stylistic touches

One has to spend lots of time and hard work arranging the interiors of a place, don’t let things like loose cords and clutter ruin the shot! You might also want to add a few decorative touches like fluffy pillows on the sofa or tableware set in the dining room.

Styling interior photos is a fun process! You might have to go back and forth between shooting and styling to figure out what works best on camera, I bet the results will be worth it.

Enhance your editing skills

Interior photographer should know a thing or two about photo editing. Many people are intimidated by it, but applications these days make this process much more user-friendly. Snapseed, Lightroom are some great free mobile applications that works for both Android and iOS and is useful for making quick touches.

Right equipment

Do invest in a good camera, as it can make all the difference for interior photography, relying on a great camera means that you won’t have to do too much tweaking in the post-editing process. Basic mobile cameras might not work always, as you’ll want your colours and lighting to be as true as possible in interior photos.

Fortunately, there are many good cameras out there that are affordable, with brands like Canon, Nikon, and Sony.

If you have enough capital and really want to spend on other equipment, a good tripod should be enough to help you steady your interior photography shots.

Polishing up on your skills also helps you direct future photographers you end up partnering with.