Cameras
The majority of interior shots can be captured with the resolution and functionality. It offered by the majority of interchangeable lens cameras created in the previous five years. If you plan to shoot high-end commercial interior photography or have deep pockets, a medium format camera is a better choice. (but only if you have the money or work with big clients) If you have a quality lens, any modern full frame DSLR or mirrorless system can take beautiful interior photos.
Lenses
In terms of lens choice, wide-angle lenses cover most interior photography. Extreme are the fisheye lenses with focal lengths increasing to narrow 50mm and 70mm for tighter shots. On the other hand, the widest angle lenses provide the most coverage, but can also distort straight lines.
So it is a good juggler with the selected focal length depending on the space. Let’s take a closer look at the required vocal length below. But another consideration is choosing between a zoom or a prime lens. Zooms offer the most flexibility, but premium lenses give you more style and character.
Tripods And Other Equipment
Like landscape photography, interior photography requires a sturdy tripod. This piece of equipment is more of a necessity than an option. So if you don’t already have a tripod, invest in the best you can afford. Consider a high-quality tripod a once-in-a-lifetime purchase.
The highest quality versions can be expensive, but they also absorb the best vibrations and are the most versatile. Less talk is just about the necessity, the trigger. Everything on the camera and lens must be vibration free at the point of exposure. The remote shutter release plays a big role in reducing this vibration.
Enlightenment
While artificial lighting can be used, lighting an entire interior using this method presents a number of challenges. Simply put, use natural lighting whenever possible to avoid unwanted shadows, color casts, and lots of unwanted post-processing time.
The softest lighting is produced on overcast days, especially when a scene has a lot of windows. When exposed properly, daylight gives the area a more natural feel and doesn’t take nearly as much setup time as artificial lighting. Recessed or accidental lighting can give a scene a distinct mood, but you will need to bracket your exposures, correct for varying colour temperatures, and possibly make some local tweaks in post-processing.
Focusing On The Details
I like using the landscape analogy here as most of us have shot some kind of outdoor space in our early careers. Imagine filming a landscape scenario where the perfect layout would have been achieved by moving a fence, shrub, rock, or mountain.
Since almost any object may be moved for interior photography, you can be much more precise. You must enter a mode that is focused on the details when you have the ability to move or alter any aspect of a scene.
Pay attention to the colour schemes, object positioning, alignment, foreground and background elements, and state of the items. In a rustic setting, a chipped coffee cup might seem cute, but it would look entirely out of place in a photo of a chic apartment.
