Sometimes I get so caught up in creating photographic art that I forget photography has other purposes. Like science, recording evidence, and advertising things. Recently we were asked to photograph a friend’s house that is for sale. I’m new to this sort of photography so any feedback, advice, and ideas are appreciated.
The shots below are a mix of our work.
Andy Gibb
looks good to me, great natural light and atmosphere is captured…would love the house my self…hey better keep doing the lottery x
S.I. Sheehan
From my thoughts, you have captured each image from an excellent perspective which enhances the areas focused on. All of the important aspects are highlighted, drawing the viewer in with interest. Very well done….. ~S
Pinhead Indust...
These look great jo. My only tip/trick is to make sure the camara is tight to the furthest wall/corner to create a greater sense of space. I think this pad is slightly out of my price range at the mo.
Steve
Boadicea
The only actual knowledge I have of this is looking at what felt like ten million pics of houses last time I was house hunting. These pics captures a sense of spaciousness and warmth that would make me want to organise an inspection. So presuming that the purpose of the shots is to captre the interest of a potential buyer I would say that you have captured it well. My only small criticism is that the 1st and second outside shots look a little washed out. The last one of the entertainment are looks great
Maxhamish
How much, whats the location…schools nearby…..close to the freeway…how many bedrooms…...............so sorry, I got lost then…must have worked on me….nice images in my humble opinion, although the first one seems to be on a very steep hill!!! not sure…...........cheers
Jo O'Brien
in reply to Maxhamish’s comment
Here’s the link to the domain.com ad. The images currently in that ad are not by us. We were asked to take this set to replace them.
sjem ©
Every shot is great, there is warmth, depth and great perspective. This applies to all but the first image.
The dreary weather hasn’t helped but it also appears to have been taken with an unleveled tripod or by an unsteady hand as the whole image slopes to the right. You probably don’t need it anyway as the last shot you have taken covers that area and has much more ambience.
Faizan Qureshi
What a beautiful house!
Mike Emmett
I was asked to do this too, about a fortnight ago… The owner had bought a whole load of props, when all that was really needed was a serious De-Clutter. We emptied so much crap out of the rooms, in the end they looked fab. I shot from a slightly lower POV, as the floors looked better than the ceiling, and when you shoot wide you really have to watch those converging verticals…
In the end, though, my shot of the day came as I got back into the car, and a double rainbow with golden light appeared over the vineyards…
LostBoy
Looks great! but keep that camera level babe!!
Dxxx
Hien Nguyen
hey jo. i would do these things as well…
1) turn on all lights
2) photograph the house when the lighting in the house is = to the lighting outside.
3) use a wider lens, or even a perspective correction lens
Jo O'Brien
in reply to Hien Nguyen’s comment
Wider? It was a 10-22! You want to lend me your fisheye?
Regarding lighting. Is there any place for stuff like this?
Scott Ruhs
All looked good to me, but what Hien says makes sense.
Michael Eyssens
Great shots, you could easily pick up a job taking those shots, but how quickly would you be bored?
TLCGraphics
Good shots IMHO… makes home look much more inviting than the ‘cold’ shots currently featured on the ad.
One suggestion, include a picture of the Kitchen – they say kitchen and baths sell homes (as for me, the patio/pool areas pretty much roped me in-who wants to cook anyway?)
Scott Ruhs
Just looked at the existing pictures – IMHO yours are waaayyy better!!
Paul (Quixote)...
Great job Jo. The whole purpose of this type of photography is to show the best of the house, which you did. Its what the real estate agent would show the client.
elleboitse
I am a realtor/real estate photographer. Great shots, I always shoot for depth and with the thought you can smell the cookies in the oven while looking at my photos! Always get the most valuable closely studied room, ie. kitcen, if its small I go creative like include the view out the kit window, I could go on and on. Nice job
Jo O'Brien
in reply to elleboitse’s comment
(it needs to be straightened)
That’s the extent of the view – the kitchen is bright blue and the owners were hoping to play it down. Bad move? “Always” include the kitchen even if it’s the weakest room aesthetically?
inventor
Like elleboitse I am also a Realtor. She is correct in that there are many things that could be said about photographing real estate. In my market our MLS (multiple listing service) features one photo on the main listing but provides links to other photos. Most agents choose to post a view as seen from the street as their main photo. If a potential buyer eliminates the house because of this photo then chances are they will never see the other pictures. Some of the mistakes I have seen are: shooting the house perpendicular to the front wall rather than at an angle (makes the house appear 2 dimensional), leaving cars in the driveway, shooting at an angle but featuring the garage or carport side of the house, leaving clutter in the yard, allowing negative neighbor stuff (I know that’s vague) to appear in the background, putting people in the shot (In the U.S. this would be flirting with a federal fair housing violation) and of course dumb basic things like not being able to keep the building in the frame.
I don’t think that you are in need of any advice as a photographer. Some of the people that work in my area need to read this comment more than you.
Trent
Hien Nguyen
yes jo, the nicer the lighting the better!
i didn’t think the top few were that wide :) I’ve got a 14-24 on a full frame.. now that’s widdddde !!
Jo O'Brien
in reply to Hien Nguyen’s comment
Show off ;)
nsoup
Wow what a lovely house! I’d buy it based on the photos! You’ve sold me… sep i can’t afford it… I especially like the one of the courtyard. I don’t really have much experience in this area but one thing I would say, and it could also be personal, is maybe clear out a bit of the clutter. I think you have covered the house nicely except maybe there should be a bathroom photo there.
Oh wait am i looking at the right photos? The ones in the domain ad or are they on redbubble somewhere. I can only find the ones on domain.
Karla Pate
These are such beautiful pictures!!! I love the bathroom shot and the 2 bedroom shots they are great!! AWESOME job!!!!!!!!!
Melissa Carroll
and they say california houses are nice?
psh, this is way nicer if you ask me.
elleboitse
Jo, Sorry been delayed. I would back that shot up and see what you would get with the counter line including the view. I think my main thing is shooting a variety of views in each rm. then checking on the computer to check the internet eye. Tough shot when trying to avoid a color! That pool shot kicks …. Have a great day!
Glenn Alderson
Thanks for the link, that is some fantastic feedback. Your shots are great, you have made the house look warm & inviting. I guess what I need to do is create a sence of space & make use of as much natural lighting as I can.
Cheers
Glenn