> ## Documentation Index
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# Photo Guide

> How to take room photos that produce the best AI results. Lighting, angles, composition, and what to avoid.

## The ideal room photo

The AI generates better results when it can clearly see:

* The full extent of the room (walls, floor, ceiling)
* Existing furniture and its placement
* Natural architectural features (doors, windows, alcoves)
* The room's proportions and scale

## Angle and framing

**Best: Corner shot**
Stand in a corner of the room and shoot diagonally across to the opposite corner. This captures the most floor area and gives the AI the best sense of room proportions.

**Also good: Wall-facing shot**
Stand at the center of one wall and shoot straight across to the opposite wall. Good for bedrooms and smaller rooms.

**Avoid: Close-up / partial shots**
Photos that only show part of the room give the AI less context. This results in furniture that looks disproportionate or designs that ignore the room's actual layout.

## Lighting

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    * Shoot in daylight with natural window light
    * Turn on all room lights for evening shots
    * Ensure even, consistent lighting across the room
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  <Card title="Avoid" icon="xmark" color="#e63030">
    * Dark or shadowy rooms
    * Harsh backlighting (don't shoot toward a bright window)
    * Strong colored light sources (neon, colored lamps)
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## Before you shoot

A few minutes of preparation makes a significant difference:

1. **Clear major clutter** — temporary items (bags, laundry, dishes) confuse the AI and end up in unexpected places
2. **Make the bed** — unmade beds make bedroom redesigns look messier
3. **Open blinds/curtains** — natural light improves photo quality dramatically
4. **Remove very personal items** — family photos, etc., aren't needed for a room design

## Phone vs camera

Your phone camera is perfectly fine. You don't need a professional camera. However:

* Use the **main camera** (not ultra-wide, which distorts proportions)
* Shoot in **landscape mode** (horizontal)
* Don't use digital zoom — step back instead
* Minimum recommended resolution: **1200px wide**

## File formats and size

| Format        | Supported     |
| ------------- | ------------- |
| JPG / JPEG    | ✓             |
| PNG           | ✓             |
| WEBP          | ✓             |
| HEIC (iPhone) | Convert first |

Maximum file size: **10MB**. If your photo is larger, compress it first or use your phone's standard (non-RAW) photo mode.

## Special cases

**Very small rooms** (bathrooms, closets)
Stand in the doorway and shoot into the room. This gives the AI the full context even in tight spaces.

**Open-plan spaces**
Pick the zone you want redesigned and shoot to capture that area as the focal point. Mention in your description which zone you want to focus on.

**Outdoor spaces** (patios, balconies)
Fully supported. Shoot from the edge of the space looking inward.