Photographing a HGI lobby

20 minute video

In this video, I walk you through how I shot, lit and retouched images of the Hilton Garden Inn in Merced, California. We covered about 34 images, focusing on common areas like the lobby and breakfast area, using a GFX100 camera tethered to Capture One. I discuss my lighting techniques, including the use of two Godox flash packs to replicate natural sunlight and create a more dynamic feel. I also highlight the importance of furniture arrangement and how I adjusted various elements to enhance the composition.

00:00 Introduction to the Shoot

02:23 Furniture Arrangement

06:21 Direct Light Setup

08:12 Creating Highlights and Shadows

15:07 Finalizing Light Adjustments

17:10 Retouching Process

19:28 Final Edits and Cleanup