Indoor Photo Ideas: Winter Edition

Introduction

Winter is the perfect time for cozy indoor photo shoots. Here are some ideas for making your home look extra warm and inviting:

Use Cozy Spots

A cozy spot is a place where you can relax and recharge. You can make a cozy spot in your home, bedroom, or living room by adding some extra pillows and blankets to the couch to make it more comfortable. This will allow you to create different looks for different photo ideas.

Also flannel sheets are great for winter. They’re soft, warm and cozy, but they also have a lot of versatility. You can use them as a blanket or pillow on your bed. Or, you can use them as a throw over the back of the sofa and pose! Cozy indoor pictures guarantee.

Candles

If you've got a fireplace or candles, this is the time to pull them out! Candles are a great way to add light to any room. You can use them as props for photos, create moody lighting and shadows, or place them on tables for visual interest.

Warm Drinks

Indoor photo ideas don't have to be expensive or complicated. A warm drink is a great way to make your photos look inviting and cozy. Hot chocolate, coffee and tea are all staples of wintery holiday decorating—but hot apple cider can add an extra touch of seasonal cheer. If you're feeling adventurous, try mixing up a little hot coffee with some milk for a delicious latte!

Garland

Garlands are a versatile way to decorate your home, which means they can be used in photos with or without Christmas decorations. If you don't have many holiday-themed decorations and want to take pictures of your family this season, then garland is a great way to add some color and texture without going overboard. You can also use garland as a backdrop for subjects in the foreground by placing it behind them or hanging it on walls and doorways.

Note: We recommend using natural-colored ornaments as opposed to artificial ones if you're trying out this method!

Board Games And Cards

In winter, especially if you’re stuck indoors for a few days, it can be helpful to have a bunch of indoor games at your disposal. Board games and card games are great ways to pass the time and keep your mind busy—and even though it might seem like everyone has grown out of them as they got older, many are still as popular as ever! You can make pictures playing them with family.

Pillows And Blankets In A Basket

You'll want to find a basket that has handles, so it can be carried around easily. A vintage wicker basket will add a nice touch of nature to your photos. Throw in some pillows and blankets, and you have an instant prop for photos. Pillows are great for propping up knees or legs, while blankets can cover shoulders or laps.

Pillows and blankets are also useful when it comes time to get cozy with a cuddle buddy! Whether you need some extra cushioning or just want to lie down on something soft, these items will make sure everyone looks their best in any indoor photo shoot.

Fireplace With Warm Light

So, you want to take pictures of your fireplace. Here's how:

Use a softbox or diffuser to soften the light and warm it up; direct sunlight is too harsh for indoor photos.
Use a tripod to keep the camera steady. Camera shake ruins many photos, especially if you're using slow shutter speeds like 1/4 sec or less (a good rule of thumb is that shutter speed should be double your focal length).
Make sure your white balance is set correctly by using a white balance card--if it's not right, there will be color casts in your photo that are hard to fix later on in post-processing!
You can use either cable releases (which have physical buttons) or wireless remotes like those made by Yongnuo (which have no buttons). Both will avoid vibrations caused by pressing the button on top of your camera while taking photos with long exposures such as these ones here--we recommend using both methods so you don't lose out on any potential shots!

Christmas Decorations Set (Tree, Lights)

Use Christmas decorations. If you're lucky enough to have a tree at home, use it as a natural frame for your photos by setting up your camera on the ground and taking pictures of yourself underneath or next to it. You can also use Christmas lights to add some sparkle and brightness to your indoor photos as well. Just remember to keep the lights dimmed so that they don't overpower your subject!
Take advantage of natural light. Natural light has long been considered one of the best sources of lighting for photography because it's soft, flattering, and gives off very little heat which causes people's faces (and other objects) not look shiny in pictures taken indoors with artificial lights turned on high intensity levels--which can cause glare issues when shooting

Heres are some presets for indoor pictures during winter

Cozy winter presets - Christmas Home. Specifically created for indoors. Make your home photoshoot magical. Soft warm tones, deep red colors, and the most beautiful shade of green. Enjoy the festive and cinematic look!