Styling Interiors for Photoshoots: practical workshop

Interiors magazines are full of beautifully styled interiors oozing with ambience, but what are the skills that an interior designer will require, in order to take a real-life home and turn it into a beautifully styled interior? Join interiors expert Judith Wilson and interiors photographer Rachael Smith in this workshop, illuminating the trade secrets and practicalities of styling for shoots, with scrutiny of successful projects and a host of insider tips. Designers then have the chance to put theory into practise as they are set with styling ‘real rooms’ with guidance from Judith and Rachael.

WHAT TO EXPECT

9.45am Arrive for registration and welcome tea, coffee and assorted pastries

10am What makes the perfect image?  Looking at magazine tear sheets, discussing what works/what doesn’t, examining and dissecting different interior styles

10.30am Atmospheric Kitchens, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms – looking at successful examples; good working props from tableware to toasters; how to fix common problem areas; bringing these working rooms to life!

11am BREAK

11.15am Perfect flower and plant options/flower arrangements; A-Z of accessories & props; selecting art and antiques to inject individuality on shoots

12pm Tranquil Bedrooms & Bathrooms – looking at successful examples; spotlight on bedding options; how to fix common problem areas; the crucial tipping point between enticing ambience and a tailored look

12.30pm Problem areas i.e. bookshelves & troubleshooting for attendees

1pm LUNCH (a light sandwich lunch will be provided)

2pm Behind the camera – a photographer’s top tips, from fees to angles

2.30pm Practical Styling for Bedrooms & Bathrooms *

3.15pm BREAK

3.30pm Practical Styling for Kitchens, Dining Rooms & Sitting Rooms *

4.15pm Attendees create their own Instagram shots and post!

4.30pm Reviewing photographer’s shots as a group

4.45pm Q & A

5.00pm End of workshop

*  For the practical sessions, assorted props (from cushions to china) will be supplied, along with vases and flowers, and fruit, for styling.

WHAT TO BRING

Before the session: attendees are encouraged to send in images of ‘problem’ areas or rooms in advance for group discussion (please email hayley.mclennan@BIID.org.uk with images).

On the day: Please bring your smartphone and / or tablet with you to take photos with

WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH

• A working understanding of the crucial, key elements that a stylist and photographer employ to style and compose atmospheric, vibrant interiors images
• A newly developed, more critical ‘stylist’s eye’ and an understanding of how to source and use props, flowers and food to create ambience
• Individual problems solved – attendees are encouraged to send in images of ‘problem’ areas or rooms in advance for group discussion
• Beautifully styled Instagram shots to post on your Instagram account
• A clear understanding of what magazines are looking for when picking interiors for publication

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Professional interior designers.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Judith Wilson is a London-based interiors journalist, author and lecturer.  Her work has appeared in numerous national magazines including House & Garden, Homes & Gardens, The English Home, Living etc and Country Homes & Interiors.  She is the author of 14 books on interior design: her latest is Think Home (Ryland Peters & Small).  Her books have been published widely in the Europe and the US..

judithwilsonwrites.com Instagram: @judithwrites

Rachael Smith has been working professionally for 17 years, specialising in interiors photography. Her work has enabled her to travel around the world, with editorial, publishing and advertising commissions throughout Europe, America and as far as China and New Zealand. Rachael regularly works for The World of Interiors, Homes & Gardens, broadsheet supplements, and her work has been published in several books. She tries to not use wide angle lenses, so that she can create an intimacy and feeling of the space in her work.

rachaelsmith.net Instagram: @rachaels1

ABOUT THE VENUE

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Additional information

Prices are not inclusive of VAT

Tickets for BIID events are allocated at a BIID member rate and a non-member rate. If the ticket type for your status has sold out, please contact the BIID office on 0207 628 0255, as we may be able to reallocate a ticket for you from the remaining selection.

*BIID member traveller rate:

To make our workshops more accessible to those based outside London, we offer a discount to individuals whose offices are located more than 60 miles from the venue. If this includes you, please book using the BIID Travelling Member rate. We will then contact you to verify your postcode. To see if your office is located more than 60 miles away please click here.

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