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Diagonals in photos: styling for neuromarketing

Diagonals make our brains think of change, or moving from one state to another. We’re used to seeing diagonals in graphs, so the direction’s meaning sticks with us. ⁠⠀

  • Step into your photos ★ Neuromarketing is all about bridging the imagination gap, so that your photos aren’t something your followers just look at, but imagine themselves stepping into.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It's easy enough to achieve with some thought. You just need to include welcoming invitations. An open door, an angled chair (see pic), a cup of coffee (not sure if unironed tablecloths make the list). These prompt your viewer's brain to step into the photo instead of just looking at it.⁠ Mirror neurons, you know? ⠀ ⁠⠀ ★ The list of welcoming props is nearly endless ★⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ✔️ open book/magazine⁠⠀ ✔️ ruffled blanket⁠⠀ ✔️ lovely food⁠ (bonus for bite marks 😋)⠀ ⁠⠀ Feel free to share other ideas in the comments ... would like to hear them ✨⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ #irishhomes⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ #livingetcuk #atmine #howyouhome #indooroutdoor #greathomestaketime⁠ #excessivelydivertedbyflowers #petalsandprops #moodcollectors⁠ #mybloominglens #flowerseveryday #gloomandglow #underthefloralspell #myfloraldays#slowdowncollective #daysofsimpleandslow #myslowandsimple #gowildlyandslow #howihaven #makehomematter⁠ #instahome #mysenseofhome #faffthegaff #ihavethisthingwithhome #neuromarketing #floralstories #visualmarketing #contentphotography #brandstorytelling #compositionphotography
  • Another open door and another easy way to add some visual intrigue to interiors.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ As well as a great neuromarketing strategy, opening doors can help technically with your photos. Changing the angle can help you find the best lighting. Try it with an outside door first. That's the easiest way to experiment with changing the light levels, simply by opening and angling a door.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Hallway from my tour of a modern family home - it's on the website if you want to follow me round (link in bio).⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #irishhomes⁠ ⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ #elledecor #marieclairemaison #rockininteriors #dailydecordetail #livingetcuk #walltowallstyle #atmine #interiorstyled #howyouhome #interiorismo #instahome #interiorgoals #interiormilk #interiorstyle #mycreativeinterior #myinteriorsquares #greathomestaketime⁠ #interiorinspo #interiorphotographer #houseenvy #interiorstylist #interiorsphotography #interiorboom #interiorstylists #interiormixtape⁠ #mysenseofhome ⁠#colourstylehome #faffthegaff #housetour⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
  • ⁠Wildflowers 🌸 These came from a cheapie box of wildflower seeds. The box suggested they’d grow last summer, but they didn't appear until this July. I guess that element of surprise is what you get for your money. I like that they appeared at all.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I scattered a more elegant wildflower meadow following lockdown, and some blue and white flowers have just appeared. Maybe in a few weeks I'll have a pic of it too. Or it might be 2021, who knows? ⁠⠀ Like the randomness of wildflowers? You never seem to know what you're going to get until they appear, like Forrest Gump’s chocolates. ⠀ ⠀ Sadly the week ended with no one offering me that dream job making up names for roses. I’ve even got my interview outfit ready (see Stories). So ready ... 🌹⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠#gowildlyandslow⁠⠀ ⁠.⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ #makeyourselfathome #excessivelydivertedbyflowers #moodcollectors⁠ #prettyperfectpetals #playingwithpetals #slowfloralstyle #IGflorals #instabloom #floralguff #mybloominglens #petalpower #flowerseveryday #gloomandglow #floralstories #wildforflowers #alltheprettyflorals #moodforfloral #flowermagic #inspiredbypetals⁠ #myfloraldays #bloomandgrow #slowdowncollective #daysofsimpleandslow #myslowandsimple #underthefloralspell #mybloominglens #flowersandotherstories #slowflowers #blooooms ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
  • Anyone know how you get a job naming roses? Found some inspired, and truly awful, names when I was putting in the miles at the park lately.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 🌹Pink frothy ones called Laughter Lines⁠⠀ 🌹Peachy beauties called Great Expectations⁠⠀ 🌹My favourite neon coral one called Irish Eyes (because apparently they're always sparkling - a poetic lie that appeals to me)⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I think the worst name was Oh My. That's like someone wrote down their first panic thought before coming up with a proper name. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ If the naming job involves any rose expertise, then I definitely wouldn’t make the shortlist. If not, could be a fun job interview? ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠#wildforflowers⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ #makeyourownlight #IGflorals #instabloom #jj_floral #floralguff #mybloominglens #petalpower #flowerseveryday #stilllifeisreallife #gloomandglow #floralstories #slowdownwithstills #alltheprettyflorals #thatvelvetfeeling #byarrangement #moodforfloral #petalsandprops #underthefloralspell #flowermagic #inspiredbypetals #excessivelydivertedbyflowers #distractionsandinspirations #todaysgoodthing⁠ #prettyperfectpetals #petalpower #alltheprettyflorals #myfloraldays #gowildlyandslow #daysofsimpleandslow⠀⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
  • ⁠Old school lockers are having a moment, but I don't remember any peachy ones from way back.⁠ Weren't they all just steel grey?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This is a terrible room to get a photo angle on, without knocking a wall down. ⁠Too drastic.⁠ Also should've taken my own advice and photographed it with a cupboard door open 😉 ⁠⠀ Locker @sklum.welovedesign_uk⁠⠀ Wall hanging @lovefrankiedotcom⁠⠀ Fig @plantart_uk⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #irishhomes⁠ ⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ #elledecor #marieclairemaison #rockininteriors #dailydecordetail #livingetcuk #walltowallstyle #atmine #interiorstyled #howyouhome #interiorismo #instahome #interiorgoals #interiormilk #interiorstyle #mycreativeinterior #myinteriorsquares #greathomestaketime⁠ #interiorinspo #interiorphotographer #houseenvy #interiorstylist #interiorsphotography #interiorboom #interiorstylists #interiormixtape⁠ #mysenseofhome ⁠#colourstylehome #faffthegaff #ihavethisthingwithhome
  • Opening up ★ Having a bit of a ramble recently about using open doors⁠ to connect with your photo viewers. All inspired by my #neuromarketing research. It's all about drawing the eye in, and letting the instinctual brain see a way out.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Reminded me that I'd forgotten to share these pics of @Malmerendas Hotel in Porto.⁠ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Swipe for more photos of the place - the interior design was stunning. If a trip to Portugal seems far away for you, take off with a swipe on this mini virtual vacation! The walled garden was full of orange trees. ⁠Definitely save this if you're ever planning to visit Porto.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ If anyone knows where the light fitting in the lobby is from (swipe for pic), I'd like to find out.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #visualcrush⁠⠀ ⁠.⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ #elledecor #marieclairemaison #rockininteriors #dailydecordetail #livingetcuk #walltowallstyle #interiorstyled #howyouhome #interiorismo #interiorgoals #interiormilk #interiorstyle #myinteriorsquares #interiorinspo #interiorphotographer #interiorstylist #interiorsphotography #interiorboom #interiorstylists #interiormixtape⁠ #mysenseofhome ⁠#interiordesignideas #thespacesIlike #mydreamytrips #stellarspaces #prettylittletrips #theprettycities #hoteldesign
  • A rare glimpse into the gold dust bedroom⁠, to show you another recent find. These wall lights are from @houseofdotcom⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I like the concept at HouseOf - you pick the base colour, shade ⁠style and colour separately, so you finish up with a light that totally suits your style. Thought these ribbed glass ones were a bit Soho House. Quality is good, fast delivery, reasonably priced - what's not to like? And plug in wall lights are much easier to fit right now, unless you've got an electrician at home.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Oh and I ended up googling the best height to hang a bedside wall light. My internet history is so exciting 😉In case it's useful for you, the best advice was to find somewhere between eye and shoulder level when you're reading. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Like the idea of creating a bespoke light? Decisions, decisions ... 💡⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #irishhomes⁠ ⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ #elledecor #marieclairemaison #rockininteriors #dailydecordetail #livingetcuk #atmine #interiorstyled #howyouhome #interiorismo #instahome #interiorgoals #interiormilk #interiorstyle #mycreativeinterior #myinteriorsquares #greathomestaketime⁠ #interiorinspo #interiorphotographer #houseenvy #interiorstylist #interiorsphotography #interiorboom #interiorstylists #interiormixtape⁠ #mysenseofhome ⁠#colourstylehome #faffthegaff #ihavethisthingwithhome #houseofdotcom
  • Haven’t posted any #FridayFlowers for a while. Hope you have a great weekend, filled with things you like x⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Thanks for the garden gatherings @taylor.ml 🖤⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #Fridaze #distractionsandinspirations #todaysgoodthing⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀ .⁠⠀⁠⠀ #makeyourownlight #gatheredstyle #IGflorals #instabloom #jj_floral #floralguff #mybloominglens #petalpower #flowerseveryday #stilllifeisreallife #gloomandglow #honestlygrammable #floralstories #slowdownwithstills #wildforflowers #alltheprettyflorals #thatvelvetfeeling #byarrangement #moodforfloral #flowerfriday #petalsandprops #underthefloralspell #flowermagic #fridayfeeling #inspiredbypetals #excessivelydivertedbyflowers
  • Heart-shaped shout out to an amazing local business.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ These grazing boxes came from @raregrazingni (swipe for the main course) for a garden party for friends' birthdays. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It rained (of course it did) but there were plenty of bubbles and blankets. We burned an old Christmas tree in the fire pit and it all felt very festive.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Happy birthday, you lovely ladies! 😘 ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ For food styling (and taste) purposes, strawberries should be dipped in chocolate more, agreed?⁠ 🍓⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #forkyeah ⁠⠀ #makeyourownlight⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ .⁠⠀ #visualmarketing #artofvisuals ⁠#smallbusinessmarketing #womentalkingbusiness #creativebusiness #createlounge #brandstorytelling #creativeentrepreneur #thatauthenticfeeling #seeingthepretty #daysofsmallthings #myhappyviews #aquietstyle #stillswithstories #bloomandgrowtogether #indiebiz #gloomandglow #thatvelvetfeeling #slowdownwithstills #thatsdarling #foodphotographyandstyling #styleonmytable #onmytabletoday #firstweeat #thebiteshot #mytablesituation ⁠#moodcollectors ⁠#foodstyling⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
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