· Dita Fiebigová
Metropolit life: when the photo has to match the visualisation
The DIVO design studio furnished the interior of a two-room flat in the Metropolit life project in the centre of Bratislava. They needed photos of the spaces and detailed brand shots from us – exactly matching the visualisations created before the work was done.
The brief: recreate the visualisations
The views for the final photos were set in advance. Our job was essentially to recreate the shots from the visualisations, so the finished interior could be compared with the original design.
Why it isn't as easy as it sounds
It looks like a simple job, but the opposite is true. A visualisation can 'place the camera' anywhere – even where the real flat has a wall or furniture. A photographer doesn't have that freedom. Some shots were a real challenge, and we searched for the spot and angle that would match the design as closely as possible :)
A collaboration we enjoyed
We worked with three wonderful women from DIVO design. Even the trickier shots went well, with humour and in a great atmosphere. The result is a set of photos of the spaces and details that show the finished interior just as it was designed.
A tip for designers and architects
If you want photos that match your visualisations, send them to the photographer in advance, together with a list of the details that matter to you. That way you can find out early which shots can be recreated exactly and where a compromise will be needed.
A visualisation doesn't know about the walls behind the photographer. That's exactly why recreating it in a real flat is such a challenge.
