*Note: I am by no means a professional photographer and just love taking pics for fun. It is important to remember that social media is a place to share what you create and by no means has any correlation to your self worth. Always make sure to take time offline and keep your Mental Health in check and build your presence online the way YOU want!
Let's get Started:
​First, Find an Area in Your Home You love and Decorate it with Stuff you Have for An Awesome Backdrop!​
For me, I used a rug I found on clearance and hung it behind an antique mirror I had. I have a studio light I set up but using a lamp without a shade works great too!
​Next, Find an Outfit that Works Well with your Space. ​
It is easier to match an outfit to a space than vise versa when you are limited on places to photograph. I chose some light wash jeans and a button down short sleeve shirt to play into the theme. You can always checkout my other blog post on curating style basics for some ideas!
Next, Take Some Test Shots and Go for It!
Don't be afraid to use props in your pics! It is all about the end result and if you feel awkward - You are doing it right!! My roommate used my camera but I have also done the same using my camera and a tripod or my even my phone!
Finally, Play with Filters and Edits and You're Done!
I loved how these photos turned out! With a little cropping and aligning and adding a filter I was able to create a compelling, fun image at home! For editing I use Lightroom and custom presets but there are several apps for prebuilt filters you can experiment with!
If you decide to give it a try please let me know by tagging me in your posts @cole.deaton!
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