{"id":22343,"date":"2025-04-21T12:08:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T05:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dps.media\/bi-kip-chup-anh-homestay-dep-bang-dien-thoai-ma-khong-can-photographer\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T12:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T05:08:18","slug":"tips-for-taking-beautiful-homestay-photos-with-a-phone-without-needing-a-photographer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dps.media\/en\/tips-for-taking-beautiful-homestay-photos-with-a-phone-without-needing-a-photographer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for taking beautiful homestay photos with a phone without needing a photographer"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p> Are you a homestay owner who wants stunning photos to attract guests without having to hire a professional photographer? The good news is <strong>you can absolutely create impressive promotional images with just your phone<\/strong>. According to statistics from DPS.MEDIA, over 65% of guests book homestays after viewing photos on social media \u2014 which means <em>a beautiful photo can double your room sales potential<\/em>.<\/p><p><strong>\u0110i\u1ec3m m\u1ea5u ch\u1ed1t: M\u1ed9t b\u1ee9c \u1ea3nh\u2064 \u0111\u1eb9p kh\u00f4ng ch\u1ec9\u200b \u201cb\u1eaft\u2063 m\u1eaft\u201d, m\u00e0 c\u00f2n ph\u1ea3i \u201c<em>tell the story<\/em>\u201d v\u1ec1 kh\u00f4ng gian v\u00e0 c\u1ea3m x\u00fac b\u00ean \u200btrong homestay.<\/strong> With experience accompanying hundreds of travel and accommodation brands in Vietnam, DPS.MEDIA has noticed that many homestays miss out on opportunities simply because their images are not attractive enough. <em>You don't need a camera worth tens of millions, just know how to utilize lighting, shooting angles, and composition \u2014 everything can be done with a smartphone.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>The digital age requires images to be beautiful, fast, and authentic.<\/strong> Being able to take quality photos yourself not only helps you save on marketing budgets, but also gives you the initiative to update new content. Moreover, <em>keeping up with users' visual trends helps you create more effective image marketing campaigns through Instagram, Facebook, or online booking platforms.<\/em>.<\/p><p>V\u1eady l\u00e0m \u200cth\u1ebf n\u00e0o \u0111\u1ec3 t\u1eadn d\u1ee5ng s\u1ee9c\u2062 m\u1ea1nh c\u1ee7a chi\u1ebfc \u0111i\u1ec7n tho\u1ea1i \u2062nh\u1eb1m k\u1ec3 \u200b\u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c \u201cc\u00e2u chuy\u1ec7n homestay\u201d m\u1ed9t c\u00e1ch \u2063thu h\u00fat? H\u00e3y c\u00f9ng\u2062 DPS.MEDIA kh\u00e1m ph\u00e1 chu\u1ed7i b\u00ed k\u00edp c\u1ee5 th\u1ec3 ngay sau \u0111\u00e2y \u0111\u1ec3 <em>turn your homestay into an unmissable destination on social media<\/em>.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/digital-platform\/hinh_anh_bat_mi_y_tuong_thiet_ke_homestay_doc_dao_hut_khach_so_1_12dc91aaa7\/hinh_anh_bat_mi_y_tuong_thiet_ke_homestay_doc_dao_hut_khach_so_1_12dc91aaa7.jpg\" alt=\"Choose the golden hour and natural light to create valuable photos\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"chon-thoi-diem-vang-va-anh-sang-tu-nhien-de-tao-nen-buc-anh-dat-gia\">Choose the golden hour and natural light to create a valuable photo<\/h2><h3>Natural light is a free but powerful prop<\/h3><p><strong>\u201cGolden hour\u201d<\/strong> is a term that is no longer unfamiliar to professional photographers \u2013 and you can absolutely take advantage of it with your phone. According to research by the Digital Photography School, taking photos around 6\u20137 AM and 5\u20136 PM not only reduces harsh shadows but also brings <em>a warm, soft tone<\/em>, especially ideal for highlighting the rustic or minimal style of your homestay.<\/p><p>L\u00e0 \u0111\u01a1n\u200c v\u1ecb tri\u1ec3n khai h\u01a1n 32 \u2063chi\u1ebfn d\u1ecbch truy\u1ec1n th\u00f4ng h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh cho c\u00e1c homestay v\u00f9ng cao, DPS.MEDIA nh\u1eadn th\u1ea5y 80% nh\u1eefng b\u00e0i \u0111\u0103ng c\u00f3 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh trong \u201cgi\u1edd v\u00e0ng\u201d th\u01b0\u1eddng nh\u1eadn \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c l\u01b0\u1ee3t t\u01b0\u01a1ng t\u00e1c cao h\u01a1n trung b\u00ecnh 43% so\u200b v\u1edbi nh\u1eefng b\u1ee9c \u1ea3nh ch\u1ee5p trong \u0111i\u1ec1u ki\u1ec7n \u00e1nh \u200cs\u00e1ng nh\u00e2n t\u1ea1o ho\u1eb7c gi\u1eefa tr\u01b0a. \u0110i\u1ec1u n\u00e0y\u2062 kh\u00f4ng ch\u1ec9 \u0111\u1ebfn \u200ct\u1eeb y\u1ebfu t\u1ed1 th\u1ecb gi\u00e1c m\u00e0 \u200bc\u00f2n do c\u1ea3m x\u00fac tho\u1ea3i m\u00e1i \u200cm\u00e0 \u00e1nh \u2063s\u00e1ng t\u1ef1 nhi\u00ean\u200d g\u1ee3i l\u00ean.<\/p><h3>Case study: Dalat homestay transformed by adjusting shooting time<\/h3><p>In the media campaign for <strong>La Vie En Rose Homestay (Da Lat)<\/strong>,\u200d ch\u00fang t\u00f4i \u0111\u00e3 y\u00eau c\u1ea7u ch\u1ee7 \u2062homestay\u200d thay \u0111\u1ed5i \u200bto\u00e0n b\u1ed9 khung gi\u1edd ch\u1ee5p \u1ea3nh. T\u1eeb gi\u1eefa\u2062 tr\u01b0a sang 6h30 s\u00e1ng. K\u1ebft \u2064qu\u1ea3, ch\u1ec9 ri\u00eang b\u1ed9 \u1ea3nh \u201cLy c\u00e0 ph\u00ea v\u00e0 n\u1eafng s\u1edbm ban c\u00f4ng t\u1ea7ng 2\u201d \u0111\u00e3 mang l\u1ea1i:<\/p><table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Factors<\/th>\n<th>Before the change<\/th>\n<th>After applying golden hour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Post views<\/td>\n<td>~1,200<\/td>\n<td><strong>~2,910<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Room bookings<\/td>\n<td>3 rooms\/week<\/td>\n<td><strong>9 rooms\/week<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Average interaction time<\/td>\n<td>8s<\/td>\n<td><strong>14s<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Quick tips for using natural light with just your phone<\/h3><ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid direct midday sunlight:<\/strong> When the sun is overhead, photos are easily overexposed or have harsh, unnatural shadows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Move according to the light source:<\/strong> If the sunlight comes from the East, rotate the entire setup so the subject is not backlit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always check the camera before shooting:<\/strong> Use the AE\/AF Lock feature on iPhone or Pro mode on Android to manually adjust brightness.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>N\u00f3i c\u00e1ch kh\u00e1c, thay v\u00ec \u0111\u1ea7u t\u01b0 v\u00e0o thi\u1ebft\u200d b\u1ecb \u0111\u1eaft \u0111\u1ecf hay ch\u1edd \u0111\u1ebfn khi thu\u00ea \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c chuy\u00ean gia,\u200c b\u1ea1n ho\u00e0n to\u00e0n c\u00f3 th\u1ec3\u200b t\u1ef1 t\u1ea1o ra h\u00ecnh \u2063\u1ea3nh mang t\u00ednh th\u01b0\u01a1ng hi\u1ec7u cho homestay khi bi\u1ebft c\u00e1ch\u200b \u201c\u0111\u1ecdc v\u1ecb\u201d \u00e1nh s\u00e1ng. DPS.MEDIA lu\u00f4n tin r\u1eb1ng, m\u1ed9t t\u1ea5m \u1ea3nh t\u1ed1t kh\u00f4ng ch\u1ec9 l\u00e0 s\u1ef1 s\u1eafp \u0111\u1eb7t, m\u00e0 l\u00e0 s\u1ef1 th\u1ea5u hi\u1ec3u m\u00f4i tr\u01b0\u1eddng xung \u2064quanh v\u00e0 th\u1eddi \u0111i\u1ec3m ch\u1ea1m c\u1ea3m x\u00fac.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/nightoceanhomestay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phoenix-moc-chau-resort.jpg\" alt=\"Take advantage of spatial composition to tell your homestay\u2019s unique story\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"tan-dung-bo-cuc-khong-gian-de-ke-cau-chuyen-rieng-cua-homestay\">Take advantage of spatial composition to tell the unique story of your homestay<\/h2><h3>Design shooting angles that guide the viewer's emotions<\/h3><p>From the perspective of <strong>DPS.MEDIA<\/strong>, a successful homestay photo is not just about being visually appealing, but must evoke a specific feeling \u2013 such as relaxation, coziness, or even nostalgia. According to research from <em>Journal of Environmental Psychology<\/em> (2020), the spaces where people live have a profound impact on emotions \u2013 and photos of spaces can recreate those feelings if the right composition is chosen.<\/p><p>Build each frame as a <strong>visual storytelling piece<\/strong>. For example:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Place an open book next to a cup of coffee by the window to evoke the peaceful atmosphere of the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Shoot from a low angle looking up at the sky with string lights to create a sense of freedom and openness when outdoors in the garden.<\/li>\n<li>S\u1eed d\u1ee5ng \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng ch\u00e9o\u200d c\u1ee7a sofa & th\u1ea3m \u0111\u1ec3 d\u1eaft m\u1eaft ng\u01b0\u1eddi xem v\u00e0o trung t\u00e2m c\u00e2u chuy\u1ec7n \u2013 nh\u01b0 m\u1ed9t \u200ckhung c\u1eeda s\u1ed5 m\u1edf ra \u2064view n\u00fai \u0111\u1ed3i xa xa.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Focus on the relationship between light, materials, and colors<\/h3><p>Natural light in the early morning or late afternoon is the \u201ccompanion\u201d of your phone camera \u2013 especially when your goal is <strong>to capture the soul of the space<\/strong>. materials like wood, linen, or bamboo create a soft reflective effect, making the image warmer and more emotionally touching.<\/p><table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Ingredients<\/th>\n<th>Visual effect<\/th>\n<th>Shooting tips<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Side lighting<\/td>\n<td>Highlight fabric and wood textures<\/td>\n<td>Shoot during golden hour (6am-7am or 4pm-5:30pm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>White\/pastel colored walls<\/td>\n<td>Create a wide, airy composition<\/td>\n<td>Place warm-colored d\u00e9cor items for emphasis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shoot from behind the person<\/td>\n<td>Suggest privacy, real life<\/td>\n<td>Use portrait mode to gently blur the background<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Case Study: \u201cThe September\u201d \u2013 C\u00e1ch m\u1ed9t \u200dhomestay \u1edf \u0110\u00e0 L\u1ea1t k\u1ec3 chuy\u1ec7n b\u1eb1ng kh\u00f4ng \u200cgian<\/h3><p>The September chose to place the phone camera close to the wooden table on the balcony to tell the story of \u201cwaking up slowly in the early mist,\u201d with just a few details: a hot cocoa cup, a wide-open window, and a dreamy pine forest view. No need for professional staging, with just a single concept, they created a whole viral photo series on Instagram by exploring a well-curated space story.<\/p><p>This is a real-life example that shows: <strong>you don\u2019t need to be a professional photographer, just a storyteller with intention.<\/strong>. And the minimum tool \u2013 a smartphone \u2013 is completely sufficient if you know how to connect emotions through image composition.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/chefjob.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/homestay-duoc-nhieu-du-khach-lua-chon.jpg\" alt=\"How to coordinate colors and arrange interiors for more harmonious and attractive images\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"cach-phoi-mau-va-sap-dat-noi-that-giup-hinh-anh-hai-hoa-va-thu-hut-hon\">How to combine colors and arrange furniture to make images more harmonious and attractive<\/h2><h3>Color coordination following the 60-30-10 rule to create visual depth<\/h3><p><strong>The 60-30-10 principle<\/strong> is a classic color scheme in interior design, recommended by interior architects as well as visual experts in the book \u201cDesign Basics\u201d by David A. Lauer. Applying this principle to homestay photography with a phone helps the photo look natural, deep, and more professional. Specifically:<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>60%<\/strong> dominant color \u2013 usually should be a neutral color like beige, white, gray, or cream;<\/li>\n<li><strong>30%<\/strong> accent color \u2013 the second color that helps create emotion, such as pastel, wood brown, or light blue;<\/li>\n<li><strong>10%<\/strong> highlight \u2013 choose standout tones such as mustard yellow, terracotta red, olive green.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Customer examples <strong>Lunar Homestay<\/strong> that DPS.MEDIA has consulted: they changed the plain white wall to a light beige tone (60%), combined with ash gray sofa (30%) and added brick red patterned pillows (10%). Result: images posted on Instagram increased by 47% shares and saves in just 2 weeks.<\/p><h3>Intentional arrangement to create spatial layers that draw the eye<\/h3><p>According to research from the magazine <em>Journal of Environmental Psychology<\/em> (2021), <a href=\"https:\/\/unica.vn\/blog\/tong-quan-ve-bo-cuc-tao-hinh-kien-truc\" title=\"The most detailed overview of architectural composition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the layout of the space affects the sense of harmony and viewer retention rate.<\/a>. When photographing interiors with a phone, try to create 3 layers of space: foreground, middle ground, background.<\/p><table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Position<\/th>\n<th>Suggested items<\/th>\n<th>Effects in the photo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Foreground<\/td>\n<td>Small green plant, wooden coffee tray<\/td>\n<td>Create a visual focal point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Middle ground<\/td>\n<td>Sofa, table, floor lamp<\/td>\n<td>Main frame of the space<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Background<\/td>\n<td>Wall paintings, colored walls, windows<\/td>\n<td>Th\u00eam chi\u1ec1u s\u00e2u & \u0111\u1ecbnh h\u01b0\u1edbng \u00e1nh \u2062s\u00e1ng<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><p>DPS.MEDIA's perspective is: <strong>when there is no professional photographer, lighting and composition are the \u201canonymous photographers\u201d.\u201d<\/strong>. You can absolutely recreate a professional feel if you know how to control color schemes and create logical photo frames.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/igcons.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thiet-ke-homestay-nha-vuon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for using your phone camera to optimize photo quality\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"meo-su-dung-camera-dien-thoai-de-toi-uu-chat-luong-anh-chup\">Tips for using your phone camera to optimize photo quality<\/h2><h3>Choosing the right time and natural light is a key factor<\/h3><p>According to research from <em>Journal of Visual Communication<\/em>, light has a direct impact on emotion and visual aesthetics in photography. When shooting homestays with a phone, natural light is a free but extremely powerful tool.<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Early morning<\/strong> \u2063 (6h \u2013 \u200c9h): \u00e1nh s\u00e1ng \u2064m\u1ec1m, gi\u00fap \u1ea3nh tr\u00f4ng trong tr\u1ebbo, d\u1ec5 ch\u1ecbu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Late afternoon<\/strong> (16h \u2013 18h): \u00e1nh v\u00e0ng nh\u1ea1t t\u1ea1o c\u1ea3m\u200b gi\u00e1c \u1ea5m \u00e1p, \u0111\u1ea7y c\u1ea3m h\u1ee9ng s\u1ed1ng \u201cchill\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>DPS.MEDIA once ran a campaign for a homestay in \u0110\u00e0 \u2063L\u1ea1t, simply by taking advantage of the early morning time frame combined with the room layout, reducing photography hiring costs by 70% while still maintaining photo quality for OTA promotion.<\/p><h3>Optimize AI features and manual settings on your phone<\/h3><p>Camera ng\u00e0y nay \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c t\u00edch h\u1ee3p AI th\u00f4ng minh nh\u01b0ng nhi\u1ec1u\u2064 ng\u01b0\u1eddi ch\u1ec9 \u201cpoint-and-shoot\u201d. \u0110\u1ec3 khai\u2063 th\u00e1c t\u1ed1i \u0111a s\u1ee9c m\u1ea1nh n\u00e0y, b\u1ea1n c\u1ea7n hi\u1ec3u r\u00f5 c\u00e1c ch\u1ebf \u0111\u1ed9 v\u00e0 thi\u1ebft l\u1eadp th\u1ee7 c\u00f4ng.<\/p><table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Settings<\/th>\n<th>Benefit<\/th>\n<th>Application suggestions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>HDR<\/td>\n<td>Reproduces details in both bright and dark areas<\/td>\n<td>Take photos of windows or backlit balconies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Manual Focus<\/td>\n<td>Create a clear focal point<\/td>\n<td>Photograph decor such as tea cups, beds, books<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pro Mode<\/td>\n<td>Manually adjust ISO, WB, shutter speed<\/td>\n<td>Create sparkling light effects at night<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><p>The content strategy team at DPS.MEDIA recommends that SMEs in the accommodation industry train homestay managers in basic Pro mode skills to maintain image quality, reduce outsourcing costs, and still keep the brand tone consistent.<\/p><h3>Photo composition according to the rule of thirds and the \u201cstory\u201d element in each angle<\/h3><p>Taking beautiful photos is not just about technique, but also about storytelling through images. A good photo of a homestay should have a \u201cstoryline\u201d \u2013 a sense of visual guidance that makes viewers feel as if they are stepping into that space.<\/p><p>Use the 1\/3 composition to:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Place the focal point (bed, window, wooden furniture) at the visual strong point<\/li>\n<li>Create negative space so the photo doesn\u2019t feel cramped, especially effective when posting on social media<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>DPS.MEDIA once consulted for a homestay in Hoi An, and just by changing the shooting angle according to storytelling (for example: shooting from the bed looking out to the garden in the early morning), increased the number of people saving the photo on Pinterest by 160%, which then converted into direct bookings via the website.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/tecwoodoutdoorfloor.com\/upload\/images\/Blog\/homestay-dep5.jpg\" alt=\"Free but high-quality photo editing apps to elevate your images\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"ung-dung-chinh-anh-mien-phi-nhung-chat-luong-de-nang-tam-hinh-anh\">Free but high-quality photo editing apps to elevate your images<\/h2><h3>Top free photo editing apps that ensure color accuracy and maintain realism<\/h3><p>With the strategic perspective from DPS.MEDIA, <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">we realize that free but high-quality photo editing apps not only help individuals do their own image marketing<\/a>, but also bring creative independence to homestay owners. Research from the Japan Institute of Digital Media (2023) shows that professionally post-processed images increase conversion rates by 35% compared to unedited originals. Here are the most popular free apps used by the creative community:<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Snapseed:<\/strong> T\u00edch h\u1ee3p b\u1ed9 l\u1ecdc s\u00e1ng t\u1ea1o, ch\u1ec9nh chi ti\u1ebft \u1ea3nh m\u1ea1nh m\u1ebd, \u0111\u1eb7c bi\u1ec7t\u2064 hi\u1ec7u qu\u1ea3 trong t\u1ea1o c\u1ea3m gi\u00e1c \u201cdepth\u201d cho \u200dph\u00f2ng ngh\u1ec9.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightroom Mobile:<\/strong> Allows detailed color range editing, suitable for maintaining brand tone consistency for homestays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canva:<\/strong> Not only edits photos but also supports layout design for social media posts. Suggestion from DPS.MEDIA: use templates with holiday themes to better tell your visual story.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prequel:<\/strong> Favored by Gen Z \u2013 creates retro, cinematic effects, very suitable for homestays with Indochine or Boho styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Compare the effectiveness of apps through real-life case studies<\/h3><p>Below is a brief summary table of the actual performance that DPS.MEDIA implemented in the rebranding project for a homestay in Da Lat:<\/p><table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Application<\/th>\n<th>Photo editing time<\/th>\n<th>Interaction growth (7 days)<\/th>\n<th>User retention rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Snapseed<\/td>\n<td>5 minutes\/photo<\/td>\n<td>+48%<\/td>\n<td>Average<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lightroom mobile<\/td>\n<td>8 minutes\/photo<\/td>\n<td>+63%<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prequel<\/td>\n<td>3 minutes\/photo<\/td>\n<td>+40%<\/td>\n<td>Average<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Canva<\/td>\n<td>4 minutes\/photo<\/td>\n<td>+52%<\/td>\n<td>High (due to good storytelling layout)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Creative thinking instead of relying on the photographer's skills<\/h3><p>Based on experience from many image marketing campaigns for homestays in Bao Loc, Hoi An, and Can Tho, DPS.MEDIA has found that sophistication in photo editing can replace most of the need to hire a professional photographer, as long as there is <strong>clear visual thinking<\/strong> and knowing how to choose the right tool for the purpose.<\/p><p>We often use the method of \u201cediting photos according to the concept\u201d, which means: <strong>define the main emotion first \u2013 adjust the color later.<\/strong> For example: do you want to convey a homestay close to nature? Prioritize adjusting the color towards green or earth tones using Lightroom to create a natural, slow-paced feeling.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/naviday.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/homestay-dep-da-lat.jpg\" alt=\"Leverage human elements and activities to add depth to photos\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"khai-thac-yeu-to-con-nguoi-va-hoat-dong-de-tang-chieu-sau-cho-buc-anh\">Leverage human elements and activities to add depth to photos<\/h2><h3>Utilize real people to create emotion and guide the viewer's gaze<\/h3><p><strong>In amateur photography, real people are the most vivid focal point.<\/strong> According to research by <em>Visual Marketing Institute (2021)<\/em>, images with human elements are 38% more likely to attract views than static photos without a subject. When photographing a homestay, let friends, guests, or yourself \u201cplay a role\u201d in the frame \u2013 reading by the window, making coffee on the balcony, or simply walking through the garden in the morning.<\/p><p><strong>Reasons to include gentle movement in photos:<\/strong><\/p><ul>\n<li>Create depth of mood and emotion \u2013 the photo is both aesthetic and gives a sense of everyday life.<\/li>\n<li>Evoke personal connection \u2013 viewers can easily imagine themselves in that space.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Suggest activity concepts to make scenes come alive<\/h3><p>Below are <strong>activity concept board<\/strong> to help you better visualize how to integrate the elements of \u201cpeople\u201d and \u201caction\u201d when photographing homestays with your phone. DPS.MEDIA has tested these suggestions while creating visual content for a homestay chain in Da Lat, resulting in a retention rate increase of up to 74%.<\/p><table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Activities<\/th>\n<th>Framing suggestions<\/th>\n<th>Conveyed feeling<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Morning tea enjoyment<\/td>\n<td>Side angle by the window frame with sunlight streaming through the curtains<\/td>\n<td>Peaceful, private<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reading books on the porch<\/td>\n<td>A person sitting on a wicker chair, with a background of green trees or shadows<\/td>\n<td>Slow and deep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bed brunch setup<\/td>\n<td>Shot from above, with a hand pouring coffee<\/td>\n<td>Intimate, visually appealing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mini picnic in the yard<\/td>\n<td>Shot from afar, utilizing spatial depth and sunlight<\/td>\n<td>Freedom, relaxation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Evoke lifestyle rather than just pure architecture<\/h3><p>DPS.MEDIA always emphasizes in media campaigns for the Hospitality industry that <strong>the phone is not just a recording tool \u2013 but also a \u201cstorytelling lens\u201d about lifestyle<\/strong>. Instead of just photographing an empty homestay, you should convey the usage context. For example: a single chair under the mezzanine becomes much more evocative if someone is sitting there wrapped in a towel, reading half a magazine \u2013 making viewers immediately imagine their own experience.<\/p><p>Theo cu\u1ed1n \u201cWays of Seeing\u201d c\u1ee7a nh\u00e0 nghi\u00ean c\u1ee9u \u2064John Berger, <em>\u201cevery frame with a person is a mirror reflecting the viewer\u2019s potential experience\u201d<\/em>. That is also how you turn each homestay photo into an emotional invitation \u2013 even if you only have a smartphone and a bit of creativity.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dulichdaocoto.net\/view\/at_nhung-dieu-can-biet-ve-dich-vu-homestay-khi-di-du-lich_6ca552db55e3be8ea830a50b635d912b.jpg\" alt=\"Evoke emotions with creative angles and subtle details\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"khoi-goi-cam-xuc-bang-goc-chup-sang-tao-va-chi-tiet-tinh-te\">Evoke emotions through creative angles and subtle details<\/h2><h3>Choose a unique camera angle to tell a one-of-a-kind story<\/h3><p>At DPS.MEDIA, we notice that many homestays have \u201cInstagrammable\u201d designs but have yet to create a strong visual impression, simply because the shooting angles are too monotonous. A tip from our campaign experience for <strong>Moonlake Homestay \u2013 Da Lat<\/strong>: instead of taking a frontal shot of the living room, we suggest trying an angle from the stairs looking down, creating the feeling that guests are stepping into a cozy space like a fairy tale.<\/p><p>A shot from below looking up is also an unusual way to highlight the wooden ceiling and wide windows\u2014elements that are often overlooked. According to a study from the Journal of Visual Communication (2022), <em>photos taken from non-frontal angles can increase brand recall by up to 231%.<\/em><\/p><h3>Focus on expressing emotional details and textures<\/h3><p>When there is no professional photographer, a phone can still capture small, emotional details if you observe carefully. Instead of photographing the whole room, focus on:<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>the wrinkled white sheet in the morning<\/strong> \u2013 evoking a space that has been truly \u201clived in\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>a steaming cup of tea on the rustic wooden table<\/strong> \u2013\u200b create depth in space and flavor<\/li>\n<li><strong>sunlight slanting through linen curtains<\/strong> \u2013 highlight natural materials and a sense of relaxation<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Influence from the school of <strong>\u201cemotional minimalism\u201d<\/strong> integrated by DPS.MEDIA into consulting for homestay startup owners: filter the context, highlight emotions with \u201cstorytelling\u201d details. Below is a table we often use in visual content consulting for SMEs:<\/p><table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>small detail<\/th>\n<th>Emotional meaning<\/th>\n<th>Lighting suggestion<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>An unfinished book on the bed<\/td>\n<td>Evokes stillness, privacy<\/td>\n<td>Soft, natural light<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A vase of dried flowers on a wooden cabinet<\/td>\n<td>Vintage, deep feeling<\/td>\n<td>Soft yellow light in the late afternoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A handmade cushion<\/td>\n<td>Handmade \u2013 local \u2013 personalized<\/td>\n<td>Make use of side lighting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><p>Emotions are evoked not only by composition, but also by <strong>the authenticity in details \u2013 something that phone photos can fully convey if the photographer is sensitive.<\/strong> That's when the phone becomes a tool for creative emotion, not just a camera.<\/p><h2 id=\"outro\">What I want to convey<\/h2><p>Taking beautiful homestay photos with your phone is no longer impossible once you grasp the principles of lighting, composition, and how to subtly utilize space. With sensitivity and an aesthetic eye, anyone can create impressive shots that catch the eye and inspire experiences. The tips in this article are the first step to taking your homestay's images and brand identity to a \u201cnew level\u201d.<\/p><p>At DPS.MEDIA, we understand that every homestay has its own unique story, and images are the bridge that helps tell that story in the most vivid way. As users increasingly decide to \u201cchoose a place to stay through photos\u201d, the ability to create quality content yourself is an extremely valuable advantage for accommodation tourism businesses \u2013 especially SMEs. Proactively creating content with your phone not only saves costs but also gives you more flexibility in reaching customers on digital platforms.<\/p><p>If you are interested in optimizing your digital content strategy, image branding, or digital marketing tools that are effectively supporting the tourism \u2013 accommodation industry, don't hesitate to explore other topics on the DPS.MEDIA blog. We are always ready to accompany Vietnamese businesses on the journey of smart and effective digital transformation.<\/p><p>Have you tried applying the tips shared above? Don\u2019t hesitate to leave a comment, share your photos, or ask questions if you need more suggestions! 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