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(Tina Meador) #1
This is the design of
the false ceiling in the
living room. The layered
curves make for a great
minimalistic composition.

Sharpness and depth of field are critical
here, especially when shooting corners.
I mostly used apertures like f/11 and f/14.

The sensor dust that sometimes showed up
due to the use of narrow apertures, added to
the grungy look that I was going for.
In the digital darkroom I do a lot of
selective contrast adjustments to bring out
as much texture as possible. A sharpening
filter and a slight sepia tone are added
towards the end.

To view more images from Sarang’s work, you can
visit his website http://www.sarangnaik.com


  • Light Matters: Pay attention to the play of light in the rooms at different times
    of the day. See how it accentuates or mutes the features of the room.

  • Look for Quirky Details: Every house comes with its own set of idiosyncrasies.
    Learn to notice them and make them stand out in your images.

  • Think of a Good Concept: Sticking to a single concept gives the project a
    structure instead of it being all over the place.


Tips For Shooting Abstracts In Your Home


The light reflecting off
a car’s roof formed this
pattern in my bedroom.
It created a gradient that
looked perfect in black
and white.

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