Interior photography is an intricate art form that requires a great deal of skill and knowledge. To get the best results, you need to use a wide-angle lens in moderation to avoid distortions, raise shadows and blacks in Lightroom, add more contrast, reduce highlights, and use the midtones tool in Photoshop. Additionally, when taking photos of biophilic interior design, you should use HDR techniques with multiple exposures to get the perfect shot. When taking photos of dark rooms with bright windows, you should take one photo that is exposed somewhere in between, one that is underexposed, and one that is overexposed.
It's also important to use a tripod for interior photography and to think about using a reduced depth of field to draw attention to specific parts of your photos. A wide-angle lens between 22-24 mm is ideal for capturing a room without distortions. You can also take multiple shots from different angles to show the room more naturally. Editing is also essential for achieving the perfect shot.
In Lightroom or Camera RAW, you should raise your shadows and blacks to plus 70 and add more contrast to plus 70. You should also reduce the highlights even to minus 100 for an even image. In Photoshop, you can use the midtones tool with a huge brush to lighten darker areas and the sponge tool (desaturation, strm) if there are still some colors left. HDR techniques with multiple exposures are also useful for interior photography. You should take one photo that is exposed somewhere in between, one that is underexposed, and one that is overexposed.
This will help you capture both the windows and the darkest parts of the room without damaging either one. Additionally, using a tripod will help stabilize the camera and make sure your photos are sharp from front to back. Interior photography isn't just about capturing an entire space with a wide-angle lens; it's also about taking photographs of materials, furniture and lifestyle-related designs to create pleasant compositions. It's important to focus on quality over quantity and not take a “spray and pray” approach like you would with sports photography. You may also need to insert an off-camera flashlight at some point for better lighting. Although these tips are useful for improving your interior photography skills, it's still best to hire a professional photographer if you want a complete portfolio of your house or other interior design projects.
Professional photographers have years of experience and know how to set up the perfect theme and lighting for each shot.
