The Know-How with Photographer Lydia Hudgens WITH LYDIA HUDGENS: TOP TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR PAD POP (& GETTING THE SHOT!) Brooklyn-based photographer Lydia Hudgens (she’s worked with Anthropologie, InStyle Magazine, Teen Vogue, and Thinx, to name a few) wants you to show your décor some l’amour (and get ‘grammable snaps while you’re at it!). Here are her top tips for a DIY style-and-shoot sesh. ODDS ARE GOOD The rule of odds is a rule for a reason. Pieces look best grouped in odd numbers (three is a favorite!). Work in your favorite pieces of flair for a personalized air. PYRAMIDS POP TIP 2: Or largest to one side, smallest in the middle, and medium to the other side—voila! TIP 1: Group largest in the back with your medium and smallest selections to either side. BOOK SMARTS Stacked books add height, visualinterest, and color. Stacking boxes are a chic stand-in (they also stash your stuff!) Make it thematic, showcase personal faves, or color-match to your décor! SHADOW PLAY Natural light not feeling right? Wait ’til night and switch on a light (then play with off-camera placement until you get it right). Mid-afternoon, no filter. Evening with a table lamp—ta-da!—shadows and intrigue. GET YOUR OWNINTA-GLAM GOING SHOP ALL DÉCOR