Photographing spaces.
WHAT THE PURPOSE IS
Making a space legible and appealing, honestly.
WHAT TO PREPARE BEFORE SHOOTING
The space, tidied and depersonalised Lights on Curtains open Bins, cables and clutter removed
WHY PREPARATION MATTERS MOST
No technique compensates for a cluttered room.
WHAT EQUIPMENT SUITS
A wide lens, but not extremely wide A tripod A way to balance window brightness against interior
WHY NOT EXTREMELY WIDE
It distorts the space and misrepresents size, which causes complaints.
WHAT HEIGHT TO SHOOT FROM
Roughly chest height, level.
WHY LEVEL
Tilting produces converging verticals, which look wrong in rooms.
WHAT TO SHOOT PER ROOM
A wide view from a corner A second angle Any notable feature
WHAT THE BRIGHTNESS PROBLEM IS
Windows blow out while interiors go dark.
WHAT SOLVES IT
Several exposures blended, or supplementary light.
WHAT TO AVOID
Excessive editing that misrepresents Removing permanent features Angles concealing significant defects
WHY
Misleading images produce wasted viewings and complaints.
WHAT TO INCLUDE
Exterior, approach, and any outdoor space.
