Winter always calls for a little extra coziness indoors. It’s the season when blankets come out of the closet, cushions get wool covers, and soft fabrics become part of the décor.
By Gisele Espindola
These details are not just functional—they also tell a sensory story: just looking at them makes us want to curl up on the sofa with a warm cup in hand. You know that neuroscience is deeply present in my photography work. That’s because our brain responds to the sensations that images convey. When I photograph interiors, I think about how the texture of wool, the softness of light, or even the way a space is composed can, through the image alone, awaken a sense of comfort.
And this atmosphere can and should be captured. A simple tip: first photograph the entire room to show context, and then move closer to the details that make the difference the knitted throw lit softly from the side, the fluffy cushion that seems to invite us to sit. If possible, take advantage of the gentle light on
cloudy days, or switch on a lamp with a warm tone to enhance the feeling of coziness.
In the end, photography and décor meet in the same mission: to bring into the image the emotional warmth that winter awakens in us.
