5 Easy Ways to Prep Your Space for an Interior Photography Session

Interior shoots are some of our favorite sessions to photograph. The textures, the light, the little thoughtful details that make a space feel yours. But behind every beautiful set of interior photos is a space that has been prepped—carefully and intentionally—to photograph at its best.

And the best part? You don’t need a professional staging crew or an all-day setup to make that happen. A few small, thoughtful steps go a long way.

Here are five easy ways to prep your space before your shoot:

1. Declutter, but do not depersonalize
We are not aiming for a sterile, untouched model home. We love when spaces feel lived in and designed. But removing cords, piles of paper, packaging, and miscellaneous clutter helps keep the focus on your actual design work. Edit down, not out.

2. Think about light
Natural light is our best friend. Before the shoot, take a look at what time of day the rooms feel brightest. We’ll likely plan our shoot around those hours, but it’s helpful to know how the light moves through your space. Open blinds, pull back heavy curtains, and let the light do its thing.

3. Have a few styling items on hand
Fresh flowers, a bowl of seasonal fruit, a beautiful stack of books, or a softly rumpled throw can add just the right touch of life and movement to your photos. We’re happy to help style during the session—but having options ready to go makes things flow beautifully.

4. Clean surfaces and mirrors
It sounds simple, but a quick wipe-down of smudges and fingerprints (especially on glass or metallic finishes) will save time and editing later. Clean always photographs better.

5. Trust the process
We bring a trained eye and years of experience with us. We may move a chair slightly, adjust a throw pillow, or style a shot in a way that feels unexpected—but always in service of capturing your space at its best.

A little prep sets the stage. From there, we bring your vision to life—one frame at a time.