WHAT IT TAKES TO BE a good INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

Interior Photographer Singapore is the most challenging of all the professional genres of economic photography. Every detail is critical. Every prop must be correct and in only the proper location. Busy-ness must be avoided. Things must be cleaned up and simplified. Lighting can be challenging. And in addition to all that, one must understand how best to portray the look and feel of the space that the architect or interior designer worked so hard to convey.

1. DEFINE YOUR CLIENT

Who is your client? The architect, builder, or realtor will want to show relationships of the design to the space and the intention and flow of the design layout. The interior designer will be concerned more with the furnishings and the details of their design. 


2. ANGLE

The one-point perspective or “head-on” view is strong and symmetrical. The two-point perspective may define the space effectively, but pay close attention the how the space of the photograph is divided. The emphasis should be on two-thirds of the composition; don’t divide the space in half.


3. HEIGHT

A low angle foreshortens and can be very nice for some views. However, it is important to show the important elements of the interior, too. Be high enough to separate the weather and keep the composition clean and clear. 


4. ARRANGEMENT

After the angle has been determined, frequently the furniture must be rearranged to fit the format and perimeter of the photograph. Sometimes this may be subtle; other times it may be drastic. A pleasing composition and balance must be found, and concerns such as distortion of furniture, tangents, and “busyness” are addressed at this time.


5. PROPS

The final details in the set are the arrangement of the props. I start by taking out all the clutter and then carefully putting things back or finding other elements that complement the space. Bookshelves are rearranged to look more uniform and uncluttered, desks and work areas are totally cleaned up. I almost always add fresh flowers and plants to soften the look and feel of the space, as well as books to fill space on tabletops, etc. I like to have the height to contain the edges of the image. Taller plants can work well for that.


6. LIGHTING

Good lighting separates the typical photographers from the good ones. Light defines the texture of the space and it gives it a three-dimensional look. The trend lately, especially since the advent of digital photography, has been to predominantly use ambient light. For some clients, and under specific conditions, this may be acceptable. However, compared to what good lighting can do for the scene, the results are very flat, uninspiring, and “dead.”


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