Tips for Good Photos
In General...
Stand back to compose the entire house and property as you want it to appear in your portrait.
Be sure the images are in focus. Hold the camera as horizontal as possible and don’t point directly into the sun.
You can send by email or regular mail. If emailing digital photos, provide high-resolution images. If sending via regular mail, 4″ x 6″ photo prints or larger will work the best. Photo prints will be returned with your completed portrait.
From your photos, indicate the view that you most prefer. If you do not have a favorite then I will suggest the image that will make the most pleasing portrait.
I may ask questions to get a better mental picture of your home and property.
There is more specific instruction below.
As You Are Photographing Your Property
Consider the following…
Angle - Walk around your property and take many photographs from several different angles. Sometimes the straight-on front view is best, sometimes a corner view or slight angle can be more flattering.
Details – Zoom in on any special features or details you want to emphasize. This will reveal the architecture, shrubs, landscaping, trim and siding color, shutters, doors, windows, etc.
Light - Photograph on a sunny day, preferably in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun is shining on the front of your home. Avoid mid-day or when the house is in full shadow.
Editing - Don’t worry about any obstructions that appear in your photographs. I can minimize, move or even omit certain objects like power lines, telephone poles, trees, hedges, etc. to create a more appealing composition.