Continuing my monthly posting of recent work, here are a few images of some of my favorite shoots from last month. This is a great way for you to see a sampling of my work so you know the style and quality you can expect when hiring me to photograph your real estate properties. If you like my approach to real estate photography please feel free to check out my packages/pricing here. You can also view more of my recent work here.
Not every professional real estate photographer offers the same approach, style or quality. In this posting I’m taking a look at my work vs another local professionals for a home located on Sparkling Star Ln in Knoxville TN.
I love to study real estate images and break down other photographer’s work. The opportunity to photograph the same exact property as one of my competitors is rare. So I always make it a point to examine my work and compare it to see where I can improve, and where I’m excelling. Please feel free to check out my series My Work vs Others here.
If you like my style and approach to real estate photography and are looking for a professional photographer then please feel free to contact me. Please feel free to view my real estate packages and pricing here.
Posting this a few days late… I’ve been slammed but dedicated some time in my schedule to get this out. I think it’s very important to post some of my most recent work as this is the best way to communicate my style and approach to real estate photography.
As I’ve mentioned in previous “Best of” postings, every photographer has their own unique style and technique. If you like my real estate images, I would love to earn your business! Please give me a call today to schedule your next photo shoot.
For Dad…
Normally, when I shoot HDR, I prefer the interior lights to be off. This assures that I have full control over the white balance and I can produce accurate colors of cabinets/furniture and walls.
As interior lighting is typically around 2700k (slight orange hue) this color will bounce off all the objects in the room making pure white objects appear discolored. If you’re shooting for a builder or an interior designer – this is game over.
Now the colors of the cabinets, flooring, walls, ceiling and furniture are accurate. This is why I typically shoot HDR with the lights off HOWEVER,
My Dad tells me that I should always shoot with the lights on. Even after explaining to him the issue of shooting with the lights on, he told me if he were to agree with me, “we’d both be wrong…” So I’ve been thinking a lot about this and how I should approach it.
I know what your thinking – No problem, I’ll shoot with the lights on and then just correct the white balance in post production. Well… even if you were to correct the white balance in post production, you would have to use a brush tool to pick only the areas of the image that need the correction. Simply using the white balance tool in Light Room will effect the entire image with a universal correction.
My general rule is, if I have to open an image in photoshop for a real estate shoot I might as well light it correctly vs using HDR however, on those rare occasions where HDR will produce a better image then using flash, this is a tool I’ll definitely rely on in the future… Thoughts?
Selling your home is a stressful process! In order to hit the ground running one of the first things you’ll need to do is get professional photos of your property. Often times, this comes before your home is even listed. As most home buyers are searching online for their next home, professional photographs have never played a more important role in getting top dollar for your property then ever before!
In order to get the absolute best real estae photos for your home, you can prepare your house for the photo shoot. Here are some great pointers to get you started.
| Mow, rake and trim landscaping | Remove all clutter including hoses |
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| Remove any pool/spa covers | Clean all driveways, entryways and patios |
| Remove any grill covers | Remove any pool toys/equipment |
| Turn off TV and hide remotes | Remove all toys, fans and clutter |
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| Remove any unnecessary furniture | Open blinds and window drapes |
| Turn off ceiling fans | Remove any “nik-naks” |
| Remove any dishes | Remove all small appliances (toasters..etc) |
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| Remove any objects on the fridge (magnets…etc) | Remove all detergents, dish cloths..etc |
| Hide any bins and pet bowls | Minimize clutter (salt shakers…etc) |
| Make all beds | Declutter toys, books, tissue boxes…etc |
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| Turn on all lamps | Turn off ceiling fans |
| Open blinds and drapes | Remove/hide any personal items |
| Clear counter tops of all toiletries | Close all toilet lids |
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| Make sure glass and mirrors are clean | Remove shampoos and soaps from the shower |
| Remove any scales, toys…etc | Remove any floor matts |
| Open all blinds in the house | Turn on all lights (including under counter lighting and lamps) |
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| Turn off all ceiling fans | Turn off all TVs |
| Hide all pets (and any evidence of pets) |
Very much like a chef or any other artist, you’re only as good as your last image… So I think it’s important to constantly showcase my most recent work regardless of how busy I am so people can know what to expect when they hire me. Normally I would go through these images and organize them as I’ve done in previous posts however, time is short for me today so I just grabbed a few images from the previous month to showcase.
I would love to earn your business so if you like my work/style please feel free to reach out to me anytime!
Adding to my series of My Work Vs Others I had another opportunity to compare my photography to another local professionals on a house located on Wells Scenic View Lane in Knoxville TN.
Like I’ve mentioned before, every photographer has their own unique style and approach to architectural photography and I love to study other photographers work. It’s a great way for me to see where I can improve while simultaneously showcase my style compared to another professionals.
With that being said, here is a closer look at 7933 Wells Scenic View Lane:
Previously I wrote a post asking the question whether or not hiring a professional to photograph your listing/home when selling is worth it. In relation to that question, this is my first posting in a new series I will be posting here showing examples of my work vs images taken by a non-professional.
This first posting is focused on a listing located at 6004 Kaywood Rd Knoxville TN. I’ll first show an example of their work followed by mine.
Continuing with my “Best Of” each month these are some of my favorite images I was able to grab for the month of May 2019. As I’ve mentioned before, every photographer has their own unique style and approach to photographing architecture. These postings allow me to showcase my work and style, if you like my approach I would love to earn your business. Please feel free to contact me to schedule a shoot for your property/listing today!
If you would like to see more of my work you can view my previous month’s “Best Of” here. Also please feel free to contact me if you would like to schedule a shoot for your property and/or listing. I would love to earn your business!
As not all real estate photographers share the same style and technique when photographing a home I thought it would be helpful to showcase some of my most recent work. These are some examples of real estate photos you can expect to receive from me if hired to photography your property and/or listing. You can view previous months here for more examples of my work.
If you like my style and approach to real estate and architectural photography I would love to earn your business! Please feel free to view my packages and pricing here or feel free to contact me anytime to book an appointment.
