Interior + Exterior Work — Upstate NY Airbnb Photoshoot
Rock Stream, New York
When capturing interiors, I think it’s important to do two things: 1) orient the viewer and 2) tell a story.
For this Airbnb photoshoot, we wanted them to stand out. We decided to hire a couple to model because we felt, that way, potential guests could easily envision themselves enjoying themselves there, and ultimately feel more inclined to book.
When telling an interiors story, I find it helpful to incorporate senses.
What will they experience — in every sense of the word.
What will they hear? Taste? Feel? Smell? See?
As you saw, some examples we used in just these photos:
The sound of records among the stillness, the sound of the tea kettle
The taste of the wine and charcuterie, the taste of the hot tea that’s made from the boiling water
The feel of relaxing on the sofa and bed
The smell of the fresh, crisp air
The view using the telescope on the 25 acre property
Ultimately, we wanted to play on the nostalgia of the property — the stillness offered from disconnecting from society and the time-traveling to a simpler time.
You can view the airbnb space and see how they used their photos in their listing, Buttonwood Hollow.
