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November 24, 2014 By Molly 10 Comments

3 Tips for Better Indoor Photography

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3 Tips for Better Indoor Photography

3 Tips for Better Indoor Photography

Some of the sweetest, most true-to-life photos that can be captured of a family are the indoor, at home ones. I’d love to share a few tips that can help make those images look their very best!

3 Tips for Better Indoor Photography

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First, like with all photography, consider your best light sources. If possible, throw open those window shades and flood the room with as much light as possible! Many times, I even open the front door to let extra light in 🙂 If the room is bright, your images will be more evenly lit (meaning you won’t have to deal with dark shadows or – gasp – have to turn on those orange-y lamps!). Try to position your subject next to or in front of this light source. Also, remember that people will feel their most comfortable in their favorite rooms, so think Family room, kids’ rooms, or even the kitchen when it comes to the location.

3 Tips for Better Indoor Photography

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Next, notice the background of whatever room you choose to shoot in. Are you wanting a candid, this-is-life photo (complete with a box of Pampers and dirty dishes in the background) or are you wanting more of a formal, minimalistic feel? Either way, decide which you’d prefer before shooting, to avoid removing undesirable items in Photoshop later! I personally like the candid look, as long as I remember to take out any glaring items. I want the people I’m photographing to be the focal point, not the leftover granola bar wrapper in the corner!

3 Tips for Better Indoor Photography

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Lastly, think about the overall feel of the image you’re wanting to capture, as well as the people in it. If you’re photographing children, why not catch them doing something they love, such as dancing around the room…playing a favorite game…or holding a loved toy? I like having kids sit and tell me a story about school or something that they did that day – kids love to talk, and it’s sweet to photograph their expressions when sharing a story!

3 Tips for Better Indoor Photography

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Great tips! Easy to implement and thought-provoking!

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  2. Skye says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Thanks for the “bite size” tips that anyone can understand. I get so intimidated by giant resource posts and tutorials and multi-section instructions! I have to start simple.

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  3. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    November 24, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    I hate those orange-y lamps! Great tips on indoor photography!

    Pinning!

    I’d love for you to share this post at my Show Me Saturday linky party. We are live now!
    ~ Ashley

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    • Erin says

      November 25, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Ashley! It’s done!

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  4. Jen Lawrence says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    I’m super picky when it comes to taking pictures indoors for the very reasons that you highlighted. I don’t like certain things in the background and I don’t have the best lighting. I rarely post my children so it’s mostly products or me using a product that I’m trying to capture.

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  5. LaShawn Wiltz says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:24 am

    Great tips! Especially the one about noticing the background!

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  6. LaShawn Wiltz says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:24 am

    Great tips! Especially the one about noticing the background!

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  7. Sarah says

    November 25, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Love these tips & your photos are beautiful!

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  8. Chandra McCulloch says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Wonderful information! I struggle so much with indoor photography. Now that is cold and we are inside more I need any help I can get!

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  9. Stephanie Pass says

    November 25, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Great tips! I’m definitely going to try these. Thanks!

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