Introduction to Interior Photography
Lighting in Interior Photography
A course by James Rajotte , Photographer
About the video: Lighting in Interior Photography
Overview
“In this lesson, we begin to observe the character of your space, define the light and design the overall concept of your shoot. We will finalize your shotlist as we prepare for shoot day.”
In this video lesson James Rajotte addresses the topic: Lighting in Interior Photography, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Interior Photography. Create beautiful images of indoor spaces and learn the essentials of planning, shooting, and post-production.
Partial transcription of the video
“Lighting in Interior Photography Now we'll talk about the most important thing in every photograph: the light. Interior photography presents us with a bunch of specific challenges when it comes to light. We'll see how to overcome those. When you scout the space, you'll first notice its lighting. And you will notice, is the space dark and shadowy? Is it light and airy? What you have to consider is that you want to accept the inherent nature of the light of the space and enhance it. AIRY LIGHT The next concern is what time of day to make your photographs. You may be in a space for many hours,...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Interior Photography
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Architectural Photography, Commercial Photography, Interior Photography, Photography

James Rajotte
A course by James Rajotte
Photographer James Rajotte is a native of Pennsylvania, USA, but has been living and working as a photographer in Spain since 2011. Before that time, he collaborated with The New York Times and was a visiting professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. He specializes in portrait-based stories and campaigns, but also shoots reportage-style imagery, interiors, automobiles, and short films.
His personal work showcases his curiosity for people and is often inspired by his own life. He is a regular contributor to publications like El País Semanal, and has photographed notable figures such as Viggo Mortensen, Pedro Almodóvar, and Iker Casillas.
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