So, it’s turned out a lot of us are spending a bit more time at home than planned recently. My usual weekend routine of heading into town every weekend and shooting some outfits outdoors has been squashed, and I’ve had to resort to shooting my instagram content at home instead.
Although the majority of my beauty and lifestyle blog photography is shot at home, outfits aren’t something I’ve done in a good 6 years… if you’ve been here for a while you might remember the good old days of shooting in front of a plain white wall, on my landing, or in the garden.
So with us all home-bound, and indoor photography the only thing we can currently do, what are some of my top tips?
At home photography
Invest in a tripod
If you haven’t got a tripod already, you need to get one. I bought mine for probably less than a tenner on Amazon years ago, and it’s served me well. It doesn’t have to be pricey, just sturdy enough to support your camera. Or if you don’t shoot on a camera, you can get tripods for your phone too.
Connect your camera to your phone
If like me you’ve not got your usual handy photographer at home with you, you might have to use the timer function on your camera. Or, if you’re camera is a bit more high-tech and comes with its own app, you might be able to connect via wifi to your phone. My Olympus Pen allows this, so I can see myself on my phone, and take photos by just tapping the shutter on my mobile screen.
You can also create the illusion of a classic mirror outfit of the day shot with this too. You might be surprised that none of my Instagram posts are shot in a mirror…
Try some different poses
When I was shooting in the street, there weren’t too many poses I could try, unless I wanted to risk flashing my knickers or sitting in some bird poo. Fortunately at home, you don’t need to worry about that. I’ve enjoyed doing some different poses in my outfit shots and found shots when I’m sitting down a lot easier.
Experiment!
I think the most important thing about shooting from home is experimenting. What props do you have around the house? I’ve seen some fantastic shots of people using mirrors in a different way, moving about prints and plants in the house, and making their own backdrops. Even the famous pillowcase challenge has resulted in some amazing photos!
It might take a while to find your style, but don’t be afraid to play around, test some different shots and have fun with it.
What are your top tips for shooting indoors?
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