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| Photo: Karen Palmer |
There's a lot of advice out there on styling homes for photo shoots. I've mentioned in previous articles the importance of decluttering and cleaning. I've also mentioned how a well placed plant or flower arrangement can soften a room and make it more inviting.
One of my favorite architectural photographers David Duncan Livingston has a good summary for photo styling. He says:
"At the “simplest” level and the quickest way to style a room for photography, is to make the room clean and tidy: fluff pillows, straighten drapes, clean surfaces. Next, edit and de-clutter. Our homes become little stash pads for too many things; remove piles and organize collections. Then to keep the styling simple, work with what you have in the home: move a vase or a bowl, stack some great books. Go outside and add some foliage to the vase, pick some lemons for the bowl. Living things bring life to the room and the photography."
To read more and view his fabulous magazine shots check out his web page at
www.davidduncanlivingston.com/photo-styling-for-interiors/
www.karenpalmer-photography.com
