Real Estate Photography
I began working in the Real Estate market because I feel there is an important need for high-quality pictures as marketing tools for Realtors, Investors, Property Management companies, and individual property owners.
I feel the pictures on the internet must be the highest of quality as they are the first impression to get prospective buyers to the property to view in person. I love to be creative emphasizing on the strong aspects and details of the property. I enjoy working one on one with my clients to offer quality work with a fast turn around.
Follow these tips to prepare your your home for the best Real Estate pictures possible First Impression Counts
General: For all areas in the home
Exterior: Online curb appeal is usually the first picture buyers see
Backyard: Should have a relaxing feel
Kitchen: Is the focal point, needs attention to every detail
Dining Room: All Buyers to imagine a nice family meal
Living/Family Room: Space to enjoy family time
Bedrooms: A good night's rest recharges the body and mind
Bathrooms: Spa-like
Pets: Pets are so loving...
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- Clean whole house - vacuum, mop, clean countertops, dust, clean windows, clean tubs, sinks, and shower
- Replace all burned out lightbulbs, turn overhead lights and lamps on, straighten lampshades, turn ceiling fans off
- Open blinds/curtains to let in outside light - Hide all exposed power cords/wiring
- Turn all televisions and computer screens off - Remove all garbage cans
Exterior: Online curb appeal is usually the first picture buyers see
- Close garage doors
- Remove cars from driveaway and front of home
- Clean up landscaping (mow-trim shrubs-clear leaves)
- Remove empty planters - visible water hoses - garbage cans - children toys
Backyard: Should have a relaxing feel
- Clean porch, tidy up outdoor tables/chairs/cushion
- Clear out all kids toys
- Clean pool, remove pool cleaning supplies
Kitchen: Is the focal point, needs attention to every detail
- Clear outside of refrigerator of magnets, papers, photos, etc.
- Clean all major appliances the refrigerator, stove, range hood, dishwasher
- Clean countertops of clutter
- Remove dishes from sink, put in dishwasher
Dining Room: All Buyers to imagine a nice family meal
- Clean table, dust, and polish table top
- Feature one centerpiece
- Straighten all chairs and space them evenly
Living/Family Room: Space to enjoy family time
- Remove stacks of magazines, papers, mail, etc.
- Remove kids toys
- Declutter fireplace mantel/hearth
- Fluff and arrange furniture pillows
Bedrooms: A good night's rest recharges the body and mind
- Make all beds including decorative shams and pillows
- Clear nightstands of all personal items
- Remove all clutter from top of dressors
Bathrooms: Spa-like
- Clear countertops of personal items
- Put toilet seat down
- Remove shampoo, soap, etc. from shower and tubs
- Put out fresh towels
Pets: Pets are so loving...
- Place food/water bowls, pet bed/toys in closet
- Clear backyard of pet waste/toys
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My Camera Bag: Canon Professional Cameras, Misc. lenses including wide angle, Canon flashes, tripod
