Indoor photography can be tricky especially during the pandemic. Having spent months at home, it’s hard to find quick ways to get creative and stay productive within the four walls. Also, you might not have enough daylight for sharp and high-quality shots in your flat. There are more limitations that you face doing indoor photography but this does not mean you shouldn’t push yourself to try.
1. White balance
Have you ever noticed that some indoor shots (often taken by amateur photographers) look yellowish or bluish? Controlling the white balance is especially challenging when space does not have windows or doors that lead directly to the street. In these cases, a photographer has nothing left but to switch on all the available artificial lighting and manually adjust your camera settings. To get the right color temperature on your indoor shots, figure out the type of lighting (incandescent or fluorescent) in the room, and adjust the white balance accordingly.
2.Play with light to get creative shots
Another idea for a creative indoor photoshoot is a play with light. You can take pictures during twilight or the blue hourand tell stories about the mysterious shadows that fall on the surfaces. They will add depths to your photographs but also make some images look truly authentic.This approach will allow you to experiment with indoor photography but also it will open up you some opportunities.
3.Make the most of props
If you look around your room, you’ll see dozens of opportunities for interesting indoor shots. Just take your time to think over all the possible ideas and then, make the most of the props and space that you have at your disposal. Have you ever used kitchen items to create an interesting composition? Towels, aprons, cutlery, crockery, and boards allow you to build layers and add textures to your photography, making it more complex.
4.Natural light
If a room or a studio you’re shooting in are naturally lit, you’re lucky. You won’t have to worry about adjusting your camera settings for low light conditions and will be able to focus on how creative and original your indoor photoshoot is.