This is the follow up to tips on hotel photography, following Tuesday’s feature on equipment, lighting and tips about how to organize shoots.
1. The pillow trick
No matter the angle, the bed pillow on your website always looks like a deflated balloon? You’re not alone. Hotel photographers usually stuff two pillows together in one case to give it that comfy look.
2. Countin’ flowers on the wall
Flowers are the perfect way to lighten a gloomy room up, but baroque floral bouquets are only good for first dates, not for hotel rooms. When in doubt, choose a simple orchid and a modern vase.
3. Where’s the remote?
Get rid of all not-strictly-necessary equipment and furniture. There’s no need to show remote controllers, trash bins or hotel brochures in a photo. Avoid the clutter at all costs.
4. Special effects by loonatik and drinks
I don’t know about you, but I’d take Carlo Rambaldi’s SFX over modern CGI in a heartbeat. Want to save hours of post-production and get that 80’s analog vibe in your photos? Use duct tape on the back side of the curtains to make them look straight (and thank me later).
5. Toilet etiquette
When shooting the bathroom, avoid getting the bowls in the frame. They never look good.
Contributed by Simone Puorto, CEO and founder, Simone Puorto Consulting, Nogent-sur-Marne, France