Interior Photography Details

Here is a perfect example of a combination of natural and artificial lighting. Our customer wanted to show the light from the window coming through the window treatments, a little of the overhead lights above the bed, but also be able to see the window treatments clearly and not have the ghosting effect of blown out windows. It was also important to the client that the warm tones in the furnishings be preserved.

This was an office interior that we shot for a magazine. The client wanted the warm tones of the wall panels and the lights under the countertop on the right to show, but did not want the lamp light on, and wanted to preserve the coolness of the greens and whites. This is a trend we are seeing more and more in magazine shots. If you look at the cover shot of the Sept./Oct. issue of Shelter magazine, you will see that the wall sconces are off, keeping the image cooler. Similarly, in the October issue of Veranda, particularly the article on pgs. 229-245, most of the lighting is natural with some fill-in flash to bring out details and lighten shadows, but there is very little warm lamp light in any of the images.

Another office shot for the same magazine, where the client requested overhead and spot lighting, but enough flash to make the details of the cabinets show.

This is another good example of a lighting situation where the client wanted to show the warm tones of the woodwork, the lights under the cabinets, but also the natural daylight coming in from windows and doors, and still be able to see outside the windows.

In this room, there were no windows, but there were two skylights overhead. The client wanted to retain the cool light effect but also be able to get the lamp light hitting the walls without going too warm.

Here is a classic example of problem lighting. In this room, the sunlight was very harsh, and taken wtihout any flash it caused the window to blow out dramatically and reduced the visual appeal of the window treatment. We worked in a very small space and achieved a thru-the-mirror shot by combining two photographs--one exposed properly for the room and one exposed properly for the window--to achieve our client's goal.

A close-up shot with lighting to place emphasis on the orchid.

In this shot, our client specified that they wanted the lighting from the window on the right to show on the cabinets and countertops, but also wanted the warm glow of the lighting under the cabinets.

In this shot, the client requested the lighting be visible over the curtains and under the countertop on the right, but also be bright and crisp to show the details of the furnishings.

In this shot, the client's main objective was to show the details of the furnishings while still retaining the outdoor view.

Another combination of daylight, lamp light, and exterior view out the window.

For this shot, our client wanted to show the details of the room, the wall color, window treatments and the display case.

Another view of the kitchen for the magazine shot, where the client requested a combination of warm tones and the cooler lighting coming in from the windows and doors.

Magazine shot where the client requested that we show the lamp light and still preserve the cool tones of the room.

In this room, the client wanted the lighting to show the details of the window treatments, keeping the tops out of the shadows, and to capture the brightness in the room created by the windows, still be able to see the window blinds, and retain a warm tone.

This was probably one of the more difficult shots we have done. The customer needed to show custom details, especially the woodwork on the arched window, and the faux painting on the walls, and wanted to show the view out the window. And we had to shoot from the hallway!

This shot shows the dramatic daylight coming in from a huge window on the left, but also captures the warmth of the chandelier above the main door on the right.

This bathroom had skylights above and also a light behind the archway over the tub. The client wanted to show the natural light, the overhead light and the candle light.

Here we were asked to preserve just a bit of the blinds, but get the warmth of the lamp light on the window treatments. Makes you want to get a book, put your feet up & read, doesn't it!

We have added this page to show more lighting styles and techniques. In every photograph on our web site, the final images you see are what each client deemed ideal for them and not necessarily what we would have done if we had not had our client's direction. We give our input, make suggestions, and ultimately shoot in whatever lighting style our clients dictate. Whenever we are able, we like to shoot with as much natural light as possible and fill in as necessary with a little flash. Windows create situations that are either a blessing or a nightmare, and we are seeing a trend toward clients who want to show the outdoors whenever possible. This requires a bit of flash on the inside to accomplish. That flash also creates a lighter look to the interior shot and takes away from the golden, warm tones of the room. Some clients like it, some do not. We can shoot either way. Below are some other examples of our work. Thank you for taking the time to look over them. We'd welcome the opportunity to work with you.

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