Design Journal

Notes on simplifying interior photography.

The Fine Line Between Styling and Authenticity: Capturing Beauty in Reality
Caroline Moseley Caroline Moseley

The Fine Line Between Styling and Authenticity: Capturing Beauty in Reality

If you’re a stylist or designer, you're probably no stranger to creating beautiful, styled spaces. Whether it’s for a client’s home, a commercial project, or your own portfolio, your goal is to showcase your design skills in a way that’s both visually appealing and true to the spirit of the space. However, when it comes time to photograph your work, you might find yourself facing a dilemma: how do you balance the perfectly curated look of your interior with the need for authenticity in your photography?

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Capturing Beauty in Every Frame: Why Interior Photography is for Everyone
Caroline Moseley Caroline Moseley

Capturing Beauty in Every Frame: Why Interior Photography is for Everyone

Photography is more than just capturing an image; it’s about sharing a perspective, a style, a moment of beauty. For interior stylists, designers, Airbnb hosts, and even those dreaming of starting their styling journey, the ability to capture beautiful, high-quality images of your spaces is invaluable.

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Capturing Your Space: 3 composition mistakes to avoid
Caroline Moseley Caroline Moseley

Capturing Your Space: 3 composition mistakes to avoid

Whether you’re an interior stylist, designer, or Airbnb host, learning the basics of composition in photography is key to creating images that look professional and captivating. Composition — how elements are arranged within the frame — can make or break an image.

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Finding Beauty in the Mundane: How to see ordinary spaces with a photographer’s eye
Caroline Moseley Caroline Moseley

Finding Beauty in the Mundane: How to see ordinary spaces with a photographer’s eye

Interior photography often conjures images of grand, meticulously styled spaces—high-end homes with perfect lighting and flawless decor. But what if you could capture beautiful images in the most ordinary of spaces? The truth is, beauty exists everywhere, and with the right mindset and approach, you can turn even the most mundane settings into captivating photographs.

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Elevate Your Interior Photography: mastering photo merging and presets
Caroline Moseley Caroline Moseley

Elevate Your Interior Photography: mastering photo merging and presets

As a stylist or interior designer exploring photography, you may have already learned the basics of framing and lighting. But to create images that stand out, it's time to get-to-know some post-production techniques like photo merging and the use of presets for editing. These tools can help you achieve an editorial style and maintain consistency across your portfolio. Here’s how to integrate these techniques into your workflow.

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Curating an Editorial Instagram Grid: a guide for stylists and designers
Caroline Moseley Caroline Moseley

Curating an Editorial Instagram Grid: a guide for stylists and designers

In the visually driven world of Instagram, your feed serves as a digital portfolio, showcasing your design aesthetic and creativity. For stylists and designers, it's not just about posting pretty pictures—it's about curating a cohesive, editorial-worthy feed that tells your brand story.

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Styling for Interior Photography: 5 Simple Steps
Caroline Moseley Caroline Moseley

Styling for Interior Photography: 5 Simple Steps

Styling for interior photogrpahy is subtley different to styling your space for living. When you want elevated photos for use in promoting and growing your business, it’s important to get it right.

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