Wednesday Inspiration:: Perfectly Styled Photos

When it comes to this whole blogging thing, good, quality pictures go a long way. You may have created or designed something amazing, but if your picture is dark and blurry, not many will be inclined to linger and check it out. And with sites like Pinterest, pictures have become even more important. Most bloggers are now creating and editing pictures with the hopes of people 'pinning' them.


One of the things I'm trying to learn and get better at is styling my pictures. Not only trying to capture things in the right lighting/angle, but also adding elements to the photo that tell a story and feel real in the hopes that you will want to stay a little longer.
For today's inspiration, I thought I would round up a few images that are incredibly styled. Maybe we can learn a thing or two from them.
I love the styling in this photo. The bed looks so cozy and inviting. And the room in general looks very 'lived' in.

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Love the attention to detail in this photo. Down to the water ring on the counter, the photo feels 'real.'

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Even though this chair is probably facing a blank wall, it makes you wonder what could be in front of it. Is it facing a cozy fireplace or maybe a bookshelf full of books.

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I love the placement of everything in this photo. There's a lot of different elements, but they all work. The perfectly placed upside down teacup on the sink makes you think that the dishes were washed recently. And maybe the owners of this kitchen just returned from the farmer's market with a fresh loaf of bread they are about to prepare.

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I think part of the reason that the styling works well in all these images is because they all tell a story. They make you wonder who the owners are and what they are doing. Every element and item in the room is perfectly placed and adds something to the place. Wouldn't you agree?
How are your styling skills? Have any tips? Would love to hear!