Composition and Structure in Queens Park, London
Translating luxury residential scale into an immersive 2D perspective
The Brief & The Vision
I photographed this stylish family townhouse for the talented London-based designer Christiana Syrris. From the luxurious master suite to the subtle colour choice in the kitchen, the brief was to capture a gallery of images that explored the sophisticated yet inviting character of this design.
The Process
Camera height is important when shooting kitchen islands. It’s important to be higher than the worktop but not so high that we bring in too much ceiling. Your distance from the island is also a balancing act; being far enough back so the bar stools are not distorted by a wide focal range, but close enough that you can see the depth of the worktop and detail of the sink.
Another positioning consideration is when images include tables, footstools or chairs. It’s important to try and show at least one complete leg from each piece of furniture in the composition. This grounds the object and helps the viewer build their three-dimensional picture of the room, resulting in an image that is pleasing to the eye.
The Result
By anchoring the furniture and finding the camera’s right balance between height and depth, the final gallery allows the viewer to navigate the home’s layout intuitively. A crucial requirement for an editor looking to write a feature or pitching ideas to potential new clients.
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