The Know-How with Photographer Lydia Hudgens

WITH LYDIA HUDGENS:

TOP TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR PAD POP (& GETTING THE SHOT!)

Brooklyn-based photographer Lydia Hudgens (she’s worked with Anthropologie, InStyle Magazine, Teen Vogue, and Thinx, to name a few) wants you to show your décor some l’amour (and get ‘grammable snaps while you’re at it!). Here are her top tips for a DIY style-and-shoot sesh.

ODDS ARE GOOD

The rule of odds is a rule for a reason.

Pieces look best grouped in odd numbers (three is a favorite!).

Work in your favorite pieces of flair for a personalized air.

PYRAMIDS POP

TIP 2: Or largest to one side, smallest in the middle, and medium to the other side—voila!

TIP 1: Group largest in the back with your medium and smallest selections to either side.

BOOK SMARTS

Stacked books add height, visual
interest, and color.

Stacking boxes are a chic stand-in (they also stash your stuff!)

Make it thematic, showcase personal faves, or color-match to your décor!

SHADOW PLAY

Natural light not feeling right? Wait ’til night and switch on a light (then play with off-camera placement until you get it right).

Mid-afternoon, no filter.

Evening with a table lamp—ta-da!—shadows and intrigue.

GET YOUR OWN
INTA-GLAM GOING