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Hi Guys

Having and Architectural background I am now trying to get my head around photographing rooms/ buildings etc. In particular at night where incandescent lighting can be used to create an atmosphere/ softness.

HOWEVER
Any tip would be appreciated re getting a nice light level without lights actually blowing out the photograph. The following is a photo I took at the weekend of our little girls room we just decorated the previous weekend. Is there a way of getting the room to be a bit brighter without losing the light or even get a bit more contrast, even if it is in Photoshop. I tried flash but it was way to harsh.

The lighting was a recessed incandescent down light and the bed lamp (set WB to incandescent) I used my Tokina 12-24 on tripod and tried varying shutter speeds etc.

Cheers
Bruce

It looks good. Lights are meant to be blown out.

Have you tried HDR ?

It is a great shot Bruce. As antman has alluded, how about HDR. Or just two exposures, one as is and one for the light.
Layer them up, let the second exposure through on the light and immediate surrounds and kizam.

Fezman is spot on Bruce

I like it..Did you try opening the window ?

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Thank you all for your comments.

Firstly what is "HDR" actually I will google it tonight when I get home.

Adam, I really appreciate you taking the time to make the recommendations you have, I will spend some time at the weekend and try them.

Thanks again
Bruce

For others that have not heard of HDR have a look at this as a quickie guide.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP7OkqrfxSo

Cheers
Bruce

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VK4CP wrote:That room should look warm and inviting... but it doesn't.
It is too harsh, and balanced a tad too much on the cool side.

It's also a bit too 'neat' (i.e. everything is tidy and in it's place). making it look slightly more lived-in would give it a more warm and inviting feel too - if that's what you're after...

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VK4CP wrote:

Chaase wrote:Adam, I really appreciate you taking the time to make the recommendations you have, I will spend some time at the weekend and try them.

Bruce, so how did you go?

I decided to hold off until I gote some decent lenses thanks to Mr Taxman. I got them this week so will be try in the next couple of weeks.

Cheers
again
Bruce