If I were counting how many days are left before school is out, (5 student days, 6 teacher days, and 10 actual days including the weekends) would you judge me?
Oh good. I’m so glad we can keep it real here. 😉
The elusive summer break is getting close, and I can hardly wait to get a proper break and relax into a new routine. I hope I’ll have some more time to devote to this blog, as I feel like it’s kind of been on the back-burner since Christmas was over. It’s been hard to keep things rolling along, and I really would like to take more time to be creative and share projects with you!
In the meantime, we got a new console table awhile back, and I haven’t had the chance to properly photograph it and share it on the blog. Maybe you remember a few months ago when I made-over the console table that used to be here and moved it to a new spot.
Once I moved the old table,  I replaced it with this very industrial-looking and unique metal console table. It is the Lazlo Console Table from Wayfair. *This is not a sponsored post, and I’m not being compensated to tell you about this table, just so you know! 😉Â
I really love how it looks here, and I think it brings a fresh new look to this vignette. I didn’t change a thing as far as decor goes. I just stuck the exact same decorations on a different table. I was worried that the lamps might look too “fru-fru” (for a lack of better word..ha!) with the industrial table, but I actually think it looks good together. Thank goodness, because Mr. Hoff wouldn’t think it was cool if I replaced the new lamps with new, new lamps. 😉  #dowhatyougottodo #dodgedabullet
So, this is a little random, and maybe I should have done a completely different post on lighting, but I thought I’d share with you how I am able to get a bright interior shot in this space. I have recently fallen in love with the *Photography Photo Portrait Studio 600W Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit (affiliate link) and I use it all the time to brighten up my interior shots. In fact, I rarely shoot the inside of my house without them anymore. They brighten up the photos with a nice, even, white light. It helps reduce the shadows that I always struggle with in this area of the house.
As you can see, I use the lighting kit to balance out the natural light that I have shining through our open front door. I always open the door to get lots of light on this area of the house.
*Additional Lighting Tips for Interior Photography:
When I get all that bright light in this area, I use my tripod and slow my shutter speed to 1/4 second. This makes it possible to get my ISO all the way down to 100, which makes for gorgeous, crisp photos.
Alrighty, so I think I should write another post about lighting…what do you think? 😉
Have a great day!
Anna Groover says
Beautiful table April! Love the lighting tips as well:) I am a new blogger and am very excited about using the tricks!
April Hoff says
Glad this helps, Anna! xo
julie says
YES, please! I would love to read more about how you achieve these beautiful bright photos! This post gives me a starting point, and i have studied some other photography tutorials, but i dont know WHY i can never get my ISO down low enough to get my photos crisp? I can get them pretty bright, but they always look too ‘soft’ still….? Sounds like i need to slow my shutter speed some more and invest in a lighting kit like this, since I also live in Indy so i have basically the exact same light as you…. thanks for sharing this help! I am your newest subscriber 🙂 i have wanted to start a blog, but it is actually my photos holding me back, i KNOW they need to be great!
April Hoff says
Hi Julie! Learning the tricks for keeping my ISO down was a total game changer for me! Using a tripod to slow your shutter speed down (sometimes to 1 or 2 seconds) is absolutely crucial! The lighting kit has also helped me light darker spaces in my pictures. Thanks so much for subscribing and good luck with you blog! xo 🙂
Laurie says
I love the brightness! And love the Jack Johnson sign – where did you find that beauty?
April Hoff says
Thank you, Laurie! I made it! 😉
Destiny says
I love your lamps! Where did you get them if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve been finding it rather difficult to find blue to match my decor! Thank you!!
April Hoff says
Thank you, Destiny! They are from Home Goods. 🙂