Bri Emery of DesignLoveFest Shares Photo Hacks That'll Elevate Your Pictures
Tastemaker Bri Emery shares her secret hacks for getting those Insta-worthy pictures.
If you love home decorating, then odds are you'll be obsessed with Bri Emery of DesignLoveFest (if you're not already). Her blog features photo after photo of dreamy interiors and her Instagram feed is a true visual feast. It's not only that Emery has a great eye for design — she also knows how to take a killer picture. And it turns out that she relies on some super neat photo hacks to get her pictures looking just right. Emery teamed up with Chatbooks to share her pro tips on how she nails the perfect shot, and she dished all about her go-to photo hacks to get those pro-level pics. Looking to take more creative photos of the family? Or maybe you want some extra special portraits to serve as covers for your Photo Book Series? Whatever the reason, these genius photo hacks are guaranteed to upgrade your snapshots...
And watch Emery's photo hacks tutorial in action below!
Looking to add some interest to your shots of the family on the couch or around the kitchen table? "Hang a prism in the window for magical rainbows," says Emery. The prism will scatter light and color around your setting for a little extra touch of magic.
If you're shooting in an overexposed or sunny area, use shadows to your advantage. Emery likes to use shadows of trees and flowers to make her outdoor shots look extra artsy. She'll also use shadows of people to add another layer to sunny pictures.
Playing with depth is a surefire way to nail a more creative shot. One easy hack: "Hold florals close to the frame to create depth and frame the photo," Emery says. This is a nice way to bring natural elements indoors, and the blurred out, close-up flowers add a bit of extra dimension.
You might have seen this pro blogger trick making its way around the Internet, but Emery vouches for this super easy photo hack. Just buy a small disco ball — this one is $10 on Amazon — and stick it in the corner of a light-filled room to scatter freckles of light all over your shot.
"Keep an eye out for sun flare to add atmosphere," says Emery. If the sun is bright overhead, don't fight against the light. Instead, shoot your pictures so that the flare can add a bit of distortion for extra dreamy pics.
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