Bedrooms are great for sleeping, but they also make for great pictures. Photographers may take bedroom pictures for furniture stores, Realtors, or hotels. Interior designers take pictures of bedrooms they've decorated for portfolio purposes. The bedroom is where people spend anywhere from one-quarter to one-third of their time, so it is the room that is promoted the most. This guide will help you take great bedroom photos that will pique anyone's interest.
Instructions
Instructions
1. Take pictures of the bed. The bed is usually the focal point of the bedroom. Make the bed up before taking the photos. People like to see an already-made bed. Make sure the bedding works well with the wall coloring, so it appears to be a part of the room.
2. Take pictures of the closet space. Show the width and height of the closet by opening the doors. If the closet doesn't contain any clothes, go just past the threshold and take pictures of the closet structure.
3. Take photos of the master bathroom. Capture the relaxation of the bathroom by taking pictures of the sink and vanity combination or of the bathtub and shower. Take a picture of the bedroom from inside the bathroom. Get a partial view of the bathroom in this photo if you can.
4. Take pictures during the day with sunlight coming into the room. If the bedroom has blinds, open them slightly. Sunlight creates a natural spotlight in the bedroom. Ideally the sunlight will hit the bed at an angle. Take pictures from the opposite side of the sunlight for the best visual effect.
5. Space out furniture in the bedroom to create the illusion of space. Arrange external furniture in a way that creates maximum floor space. Don't place everything against the wall; that will distract from the wall décor and coloring. Stand in the corner of the room and take a shot of the entire room once the furniture is in place. Take pictures from each corner in order to capture all angles.
6. Take pictures from the vantage point of the bed. Lay on the bed as if you're watching television or reading. Most likely you'll be in the center of the room against a wall. Take photos straight ahead, on each side, and towards the bedroom door. Give viewers the vantage point of what it will look like when they lay in the bed.
7. Take pictures at night with lights on. If there is track lighting in the bedroom, photograph what the track light focuses on (i.e. pictures, vases, flowers, etc). Turn the lights on dimly in order to get a relaxation effect--just bright enough so your pictures don't come out too dark.
