jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

This is a kitchen shot with a TSE 24mm lens. Portrait view and shifted left and right 12 degrees.

Three exposures +1, 0, -1 at each shift position. Portions color balanced to eliminate blue daylight overtones, while keeping the blue of the curtains. Camera right, small LED light to illuminate the lower tall pantry doors (light fell off from overhead cans a bit) and another in back left mudroom with adjustable brightness (the overhead fixture was not dimmable). Softbox to camera left for under island lighting.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Nice.
On my monitor, appears just a tad on the blue side (cold rather than warm tones).

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

Thanks, the cabinetry is actually a warm toned gray and viewed on my monitors it is color true. The beauty of monitors everywhere!

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Not meant as criticism, just observation: Viewed on my iPad with Retina screen, the cabinets appear white or off-white (but not "eggshell" ). The soft box behind the camera at left is obvious from the shadows thrown by the stools at the island - if you hadn't mentioned the softbox, I might not have noticed the shadows. Some innocent 'magic' should be allowed to remain hidden behind the curtain (with Oz).

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

I don't know about the ipad screen, but the color is a soft warm light gray in real life.
You are right about the magic, but here I felt full disclosure helps others discern what they like or dislike about a set up and why. I played with other lighting options, but they just seemed to muddy the stools vs. island contrast.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Just a personal preference…as an architectural photograph vis-a-vie a real estate photograph…: I'd prefer to see the image recorded with the viewer square to the back wall.

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

I did shoot one with 1 point perspective, but 1. the angle of the pantry face didn't read well and 2. the light fixture was more of a feature instead of the cabinetry. The designer really wanted to show her design aesthetic.

This was not for real estate, it was for her portfolio. When the client is present, I always show around the rooms with tethered camera views to discuss with them the pros and cons of the angles.
Thanks for looking and commenting.

Nightski

Nice depth and clarity, but I think shooting from the left would be more effective in showing off the space. The view out the window adds nothing to the image and we are missing many elements that are a part of this room on the right.

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

I actually shoot multiple views for the designer when on location. This second shot is also part of her portfolio, as is a similar one with different props on the island like the first photo. All in all, there are 4 views of the kitchen in her portfolio.

In this view, the pantry looks squared up. Personally, it's more dynamic to my eye, but she really wanted the pantry angle to be apparent.

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Nightski

I like this one very much. It would be much easier to sell me this kitchen than the first one, but the customer is always right.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

From a technical point of view, quite stunning and if I was buying a house or a kitchen I would be interested, so if you posted it for views on your technical prowess you have my vote.
But after that all interest ends Im afraid. As a stand alone picture its cold uninteresting and without a shred of impact. Each should be free to post what they wish and the audience free to comment in a polite but honest manner.

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

I'm not sure I posted this for views of my "technical prowess" anymore than anyone else posts photos for the same reason on this forum. Simply sharing how I used a TS lens in an architectural interior setting. Comments on how to do it differently or better, I hope, would be of benefit to me and anyone else interested.

If you read my posts above, I do not shoot real estate photos. I am not selling the house, I am documenting the interior designer's answer to an existing home remodel. If I were shooting to sell the lifestyle, the lighting would be totally different to create a mood. This is part of a series of photos of the kitchen to illustrate the designer's talent in creating a design that will sell her to a future client. I always exclude personal things you might find in a kitchen because they distract from the purpose of highlighting the design. This is what the designer wanted and what I produced in collaboration with her.

There are other reasons to shoot photos other than create warm fuzzies for you. When I am being paid to produce, I produce to the desires of my client. When I shoot for my own pleasure, I shoot what moves me and I hope may move some others.

I appreciate your looking and commenting on the flaws from your perspective. But from my perspective, I met my client's desires and requirements.