Photographing a presidential Suite living room, Embassy Suites

30 minute video. In this video, I walk you through my process of shooting and lighting a presidential suite at the Embassy Suites in Chicago. I cover everything from the setup, including turning off room lights to achieve the right exposure, to the techniques I use for positioning furniture and adjusting camera angles for the best composition. I also share insights on using flash effectively to create a natural look while avoiding unwanted glare.

00:00 Introduction to Suite Photography

01:40 Setting Up for the Shot

03:26 Finding the Best Angle

05:51 Camera Composition Adjustments

10:06 Understanding Hotel Renovations

11:55 Finalizing Chair Positions

13:54 Preparing for Flash Setup

15:38 Test Photos with Flash

17:44 Mimicking Natural Light

21:54 Adjusting Flash Position

26:38 Bracketing for Exposure

29:42 Conclusion and Final Image