Need professional feedback on interior architechture shots

[kkamin]

I am shooting interiors for a clothing store and need some help. I haven't done a lot of architectural photography or have much experience with lighting big spaces. In the images below I think 80% of the light was coming from the house practicals and 20% from large south facing windows. I had strobes with me, but I don't think I had enough to light the space evenly and the shots are fairly wide so I wouldn't know where to hide them or put them anyways.

I went with using the ambient light, it didn't seem that bad by eye, and tried to tweak the tones in post in a pleasing way.

They still look off to me, a little too heavy in feel, and not at a publishable quality yet. Be as harsh as you want. What do I need to do?

#1
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii281/kevinkamin77/IMG_7124.jpg
#2
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii281/kevinkamin77/IMG_7114.jpg
#3
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii281/kevinkamin77/IMG_7127.jpg
#4 (2 image HDR composite, to avoid blowing out the windows)
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii281/kevinkamin77/IMG_7134_HDR.jpg

[bianson]

I am no expert but might this be a good opportunity for some HDR work?

[vk2gwk]

I am not an expert either. I think you have done pretty well with the ambient light.
#4 is the least interesting one with the two clothing racks dominating the rest.
#1 and #2 got a good cxomposition and give a very nice over all impression of what the place looks like.
#3 give gives the feel of a slight tilt - I know it is not there - but you might change the angle just a bit to level the second floor a bit without getting the left side too much out of the vertical.

[corkneyfonz]

Not the most exciting of photographic assignments but these images are of excellent quality and if I was the client then I'd be extremely happy with these.

[snyderman]

Not a pro here either, but *think* that 2 & 3 might be the best. My initial reaction is that the shots might be showing too much if PRODUCT is the focus.

Great exposures, lighting looks great and shots are pretty sharp from a depth perspective.

dave

[vk2gwk]

... My initial reaction is that the shots might be showing too much if PRODUCT is the focus....
dave

If the shots are for promotional purposes then they have to show that there is a wide range of product to choose from in a pleasant ambiance. I think all shots qualify on these points.

[lundgrenj]

Im curious how these photos will be used? Is it for marketing material, website, what?

[5Dmaniac]

My first reaction was "cluttered". I assume these are to show off their store and get people to come and shop. Assuming you shoot after hours, I would try to move some of those racks out of the way to get a cleaner, more sophisticated look. Just my 2 cents.

[tag03urit]

number one looks a little tilted

[Q-Man]

number one looks a little tilted

It is. It's level with the track light, but you can definately see the tilt elsewhere.

Q

[PhotosGuy]

These look pretty good. I don't think you need to show the ceiling lights in 2 & 3, & probably not the clothes at R & L of #4. It's level with the track light, but you can definately see the tilt elsewhere. The thing you have to remember is to not tilt the camera, & to keep the back vertical to avoid keystoning.
What is Keystoning (http://photo.net/large-format-photography-forum/0039QU)
This might mean that you have to shoot extra wide & then crop in after.