Photos and videos are grabbing everyone’s attention whether it’s on Facebook, printed marketing materials or your blog/website. There are more than enough bad MLS photos out there to last a lifetime. Nate Ellis, director of education and training at the Contra Costa Association of Realtors, suggests framing the shot correctly before you snap the photo.
The iPhone has done wonders to help people frame better photos. Remember the rule of thirds. If you brake the image into nine sections, how do your subjects fit in those spaces? You don’t always want them in the middle.
You want to create depth with your photos. Subjects should not be in a single-file line all the way across the frame. Putting objects between you and your subject make for more interesting pics. Linda Aaron, training director/operations coordinator at Coldwell Banker Bain, offers a few more pointers.
- Use a tripod — this will allow you to take a longer exposure and give you crisp, clear photographs with available light.
- Use all of the available lighting in the home, being careful not to shoot directly at bright light coming from windows unless you are using multiple exposures or exposure adjustments.
- When the camera sees the bright light coming from the window, it thinks there is enough light for a proper exposure; what will actually happen is the room will be underexposed and detail will be lost.
Wide-angle lenses are best for photographing rooms, as they will show more of the room, which will enhance the space.
Why is this important Jack? Because we all have seen crummy real estate photos, best not to use ANY photos if you have crummy ones, because none or a Google Earth shot is better than garbage from a junky camera. Do it right, practice, practice, practice, and get better. It is simple to do, who knows, maybe you will be teaching us soon on how to create better photographs.
#JackBobeck
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