Asheville Interior Design Photography: Pre-Shoot Preparations
It’s all about preparation + intention when it comes to 2 creatives coming together for a collaboration!
Communicating aesthetic goals is fundamental.
Collaboration on Vision
Aligning photographer and client perspectives is essential for cohesive storytelling. It begins with a discussion between the photographer and client, where objectives are defined. Share it all, don’t hold back! And never assume your collaborator is already on the same page.
Sunlight Coordination
To leverage the benefits of natural light, planning and scheduling are important!
I carefully consider the orientation of windows, the time of day and seasonal variations in daylight hours to create a schedule for your session. By strategically scheduling shoots during times when natural light complements the space, I can capture the ambiance.
A little concerned about the natural light available? Work with a photographer who’s comfortable with and skilled in using artificial light - it’s a non negotiable in photographing spaces. I’m happy to bring up to 4 lights for all Interiors sessions so we’re covered.
Creation of a Shot List
A shot list acts as a roadmap. By outlining the specific shots to be captured, including wide-angle views, close-up details and unique perspectives, the shot list streamlines the process, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency on set. It’s much more productive to create the shot list in advance - not as you’re about to begin shooting. If you go without a shot list, there’s no doubt you’ll lose valuable time to discussing and analyzing.
Preemptive Troubleshooting
Not much explaining needed for this last tip, let’s work together to anticipate challenges in unusual room layouts or tricky lighting conditions. The more prepared I can be, the better the results!
Prep Checklist for Designers and Homeowners:
1. Clean
Remove dying plants (R.I.P.), dust, wipe down appliances, clean windows. If you're moving rugs or furniture for the shoot, do so in advance in order to clean under those spots.
2. Style
Please have all major styling and setup done before the shoot starts. We’ll tweak things as we go for balance and composition.
3. Bring in Fresh Details
Fresh flowers, branches, fruit or linens can go a long way to make the space feel alive in photos. It doesn’t need to be a lot, just enough to add texture and warmth. Less is more here, we want the focus to be on your design most of all.
4. Hide Everyday Clutter
Remove anything that doesn't add to the design or functionality you want to portray. Tuck away things like trash cans, pet bowls, phone chargers, remotes, dish towels, paper towels, and anything that distracts from the design. Give everything a good tidy, but keep the character. Spaces photograph best when they feel lived-in, not staged.
5. Pets + People
If anyone will be on-site, try to keep traffic minimal and quiet during the shoot. Pets are welcome if they fit the vibe but plan ahead so they’re not underfoot.
6. Photo of you!
If you're also getting a headshot of yourself at our session (a special add-on if you want to talk about it!), prepare you look. Try it on, iron it. Inspo below!
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