18/10/2020
✨ S E L L E R T I P S : STAGING VINTAGE PHOTOS with ✨ The coolest part about vintage & antiques is the amazing community that surrounds it. We’re reaching out to some of the expert sellers to share their tips! First up is the queen of gorgeous styled photography, Bridget of . She started her business in 2018 and is based in Halifax, NS. She’s a sucker for all things ‘80s and dreams of living in a Golden Girls episode.
Here are her top tips for taking beautiful photos of vintage pieces!
1️⃣ “Quality photos don’t have to equal fancy gear. I shoot on my iPhone using natural light and handmade or thrifted props. Some great (cheap!) props I love are white poster boards from the dollar store used to reflect natural light, thrifting tablecloths and sheets to use as backdrops, and grabbing things I already own like cute jewelry, accessories and plants.”
2️⃣ “Keep it simple. You can never go wrong with a bright, clean, straight-on image - natural daylight is your best friend! I usually veer towards a less-is-more approach and shoot things against a blank wall in my apartment.”
3️⃣ “Add levels to give interest. If I’m shooting items against a fabric backdrop I’ll often place boxes/crates/books underneath to add physical levels to the photo. For larger items I like to use this same technique with pillars.”
4️⃣ “If I notice myself collecting pieces in a similar colour or style I try to always come up with a way to shoot them together in a visually appealing way. Pairing like-colours and styles together when staging is an easy way to make your shot look cohesive.”
