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@SHOPR wrote:

@mousiegirl, Oh my, how badly I need something to move me, to take over and guide me through my junk room cleanout, as strongly as you are moved to decorate and create elaborate displays.  LOL!

It ain't gonna happen, I'm afraid.  I only get motivated in spurts to do anything related to cleanout, cleaning, or decorating.  I get tired and distracted.  Remember that distracted lady youtube video from way back? That's me. LOL

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@SHOPR  LOL, yes, the distracted lady is me also.  Like you, I am not moved to do drudgerous work, only when I can't stand it any longer, and I can stand it for quite a while, lol.  Decorating is different, it is creative, as you know, and that makes all the difference.  I am coming up on the time that I have to attack the house and get it ready for the holidays, which means weeks of drudgerous work.  I am a procrastinator in a BIG way when it comes to things I don't like to do,and  now realize where DD got that from, lol. 

[Azcowgirl]

I like to get pictures of my room arrangements and decorating, but my frustration is with the lighting and distortion issues with cell phones . My iPad takes good pictures however, but I always grab the phone for pictures .🤪

[CelticCrafter]

@Mominohio

I agree.

When I empty my hutch to wash everything in it or the shelf in my kitchen, I will take a picture so I know how to make it all fit back.

After seeing the pictures, I've often said to myself what the he!! was I thinking when I thought that looked nice!

[haddon9]

Excellent points!

I've also learned from experience  that taking good photos can be really hard.  I have an Etsy shop and when I take photos of my signs getting the light just right, etc. can be very difficult if you're not a pro.

As for decor yes I agree taking photos can be a help in seeing how your rooms look with a new eye.  I also think one should try to have an open mind and see their rooms from all angles...like someone coming into your home.  They will see things differently that you.

ETA:  I also believe that many people when talking photos of decor (or people & places too) focus so much on what they are taking a picture of that they neglect to remove background distractions.

[Regal Bee]

I take hundreds of pictures almost every week of almost everything. My camera is a part of my life and my favorite thing to record is my home. I have scores of pictures in my archives which I love to revisit and see the changes through the years.

A good picture depends on the talent level of the photographer, the equipment being used and most importantly....the lighting. The lighting can never be understated....it can make or break any photograph.

I totally agree that a photograph can catch so many things that one cannot see just looking at a space/room. I take pictures of every angle of my rooms and love close ups.

But, with all this being said, I believe the room speaks to the eye of the individual more than anything. If you love your room or space....that is ALL that matters.  A room never has to be perfect to be loved. I think we all concentrate too much on perfect spaces. There is no such thing. The spaces in magazines that look perfect are not....they are staged and do not reflect real life.

The most beautiful rooms in the world are the ones being lived in.

Edited to add:  my living room (part of it) is definitely loved. Ha.

[chrystaltree]

Ok, I guess I just don't take my decorating to that extent.  I can't imagine putting all that effort into something I do for fun.  If it looks good to me, if hubby likes it.  That's all the validation I need.

[stevieb]

Photos can be useful and have their place when decorating, but also remember, in real life no one is looking at one's decor through a lense. I will admit that in the past I was obsessive about placement and decorative materials, always overthinking... I'm still comitted to creating a nice look but not to the same level I once was. At the end of the day, I live here. I'm not creating a magazine spread...

[ID2]

Hmm I've been saying this for awhile here and I guess no one reads what I say. I photograph my home inside to give me an idea how others perceive my home. Photographs make me notice clutter and see my rooms layout differently. I've been doing this for years. 

[magicmoodz]

To my eye the best way to evaluate a room is to stand at the doorway (just as your guests would) and view it in a panoramic fashion. The first things people see are the walls, the flooring, the windows and the woodwork (i.e. doors, cabinetry, etc.). A better way to state it would be the bones of our homes. It is only after a first-time visitor drinks in the overall impact of these items will they then zero in on furnishings and last on accessories. 

I think we get so used to the good/bad bones of our homes we overlook their importance. And of course it takes time, energy and money to keep/make those bones looking good.

[Mominohio]

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@ID2 wrote:

Hmm I've been saying this for awhile here and I guess no one reads what I say. I photograph my home inside to give me an idea how others perceive my home. Photographs make me notice clutter and see my rooms layout differently. I've been doing this for years. 

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I mentioned in the original post that we have indeed discussed this before. Always new people or long time participants that haven't explored every subject, so revisiting topics isn't unheard of.