We've been shooting like crazy lately! One of our favorite houses we recently photographed was from a new client. A 5 bedroom/2 bathroom...huge, beautiful craftsman in Pasadena! I can't imagine what I'd do with all the room! Formal Dining room, Living Room, Family Room, huge laundry room, and Library (dreamy)...not to mention a huge backyard with a 2 bedroom apartment. It really was fun to photograph stills and a virtual tour of!
One of the things that really helps a house sell...besides great photography of course...is staging. Great staging takes out the echo of the empty house and creates the warmth of a home. It will help buyers imagine what the house would look like, if they lived there. It gives personality and scale to an empty room. Staging is the difference between wearing your sweat pants to and interview and wearing a nice suit. I'm always so appreciative of a realtor that has staging. Here is a great example of staging vs empty room...
One of the things that I think really takes a real estate listing from great to amazing, is evening or twilight photo shoots. I love them! Not only does it really show the house in a dreamy light with amazing blue skies, it's absolutely fun for the photographer. You really have to wait to the light to get to the right spot. You have to wait for that quality that you want. These shoots generally make me slow down and wait. I find I shoot far more photos than I normally shoot on an exterior. As the sun goes down, the moon comes up, and as the lights come on...there are so many different levels and qualities of light, you don't want to miss a thing. Every few minutes I take a shot because the light is so beautiful...then it seems to get more and more beautiful. When you add in a beautiful home...it's my favorite type of shoot! Here are a few examples of twilight or evening shoots.
One of the features of my virtual tours and slideshows is the client access and editing. Any client can sign in to their tour to change photo order, add music, change features, etc.
Using this feature, my client Jerry Sun and his team have really added all the extras to their virtual tour. His assistant Mandy, asked for all the access she could have and I let her. I have to say she's taken it from good to amazing! Just some of the ways they've taken this 360 degree virtual tour up a notch...they asked me to shoot sunset shots of the house, they've added in a video intro to the beginning and have added voice overs on individual scenes. She's really customized it to the fullest. I love it. Their latest tour is the best example of how to really make a virtual tour shine!
This friday, I go back for another evening photo shoot with the house staged. I can't wait to see it all dressed up! In the meantime, Take a look at the tour!
One of our remodel clients, Dave's Remodeling, sent us out to photograph the one of his finished kitchens. It has a nice open feel, great storage and an island large enough for seating and a cook top. I would love to see the "before" shots of the kitchen just to compare...but it sure has a fresh clean look!
Take a look at the full slideshow here...
We just photographed another awesome home for Ernie Espinoza of Allison James Estates and Homes. We love photographing his listings! He tends bring a modern edge to his listings and they really stand out. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in Eagle Rock is modest but has an upgraded kitchen and bathroom...add in the great staging of the guys from Tini and this house won't be on the market long! Check out the slideshow!
One if our photos can be found today on the blog of Tim Conway Jr on the KFI website! It's a photo we took of Susan Olsen with one of her favorite cats, Diablo, at a Precious Paws adoption event a while back. Diablo is still up for adoption. Check him out this weekend at this weekend's Precious Paws adoption event Petopia in Woodland Hills!
http://www.kfiam640.com/pages/timconwayjr.html?article=11400491
A few weeks ago we photographed the "after" shots for our client David from Dave's Remodeling. We always love to see his work. This time is was for the hair salon Alexander's for Hair. It was a great salon with a great feel! Take a look at the great work Dave's Remodeling did!
Today we photographed another great family home for our client Desi Kepe of Wealthpoint Realty in Porter Ranch area. It's a spacious 4 bedroom/ 3 bathroom home up in the hills above Northridge with a very inviting pool! Take a look at the photos and let me know what you think!
Just before the big weekend we photographed another Burbank home for one of our favorite realtors, Desi Kepe at Wealth Point Realty. The house is a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath on a beautiful tree lined street in central Burbank. Take a look!
We work with Precious Paws! Precious Paws has been a part of our life for a few years. We try to support them in any way we can. Most of the time that means showing up to one of their events to photograph the event and their rescues...other times that means coming home with a few of their animals. We've actually adopted two cats and a dog through them.
Precious Paws just started working with Petopia Animal Rescue at the Westfield Promenade in Woodland Hills. They are now showing cats at their adoption center. They are there every weekend...so go check them out! Visit, donate, meet cool people and maybe even find the pet of your dreams!
Susan Olsen of the Brady Bunch makes and sells this awesome candy to benefit the animals!
Patrick
These two were very close to coming home with us!
Come to their events and you might meet Susan Olsen and Robbie Rist from the Brady Bunch
We photographed this great modern condo for one of our realtors last weekend. A wonderful breeze off the ocean with blue skies...equals a beautiful day! This condo has everything going for it! This condo has a clean modern look, ready to move in and walking distance from the beach!
MLS #BB13073426
"(((RUN))) Amazingly Remodeled Gated Tri-Level Unit 2+2.5 Complete With Loft And Sun Deck! Completely New Kitchen Cabinets, Quartz Counter Tops, Mosaic Tile Back Splash, Recessed Lighting and Stainless Steel Appliances. New Warm and Inviting Maple Hardwood Floors In Main Living Area, Dining Area,
Kitchen and Powder Room. Showcase Gas Fireplace Complete With Mosaic Tile Accents With Light And Bright Open Vaulted Ceilings. The Stair Rails Custom Frosted Glass Work Will Take Your Breath Away! Remodeled Master Bath and Secondary Bath Complete With White Carrera Marble, Contemporary Bath Fixtures, Recessed Lighting And European Style Custom Vanities. New Carpet, New Interior Doors, New Baseboards and Door Casings And Fresh Paint Through Out. Laundry Area In Unit With Washer and Dryer Included. Two Car Tandem Parking In Subterranean Garage. Just A Short Distance From The Beach And Shopping On Montana Avenue! Low HOA Dues. Won't Last Long."
All just a few blocks from the beach!
Last Thursday I photographed this beautiful Tudor for one of our new clients. It's a beautiful house with a guest house in a lovely neighborhood. This 1948 home has 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths and 1834 sq ft . I'm ready to move in!
Last week we photographed for new client in Downey, CA. It was a 6 bed 5 bath home that needed a marketing boost. Built across from a golf course, it was fun to be able to shoot a beautiful 360 degree image in the front yard. Although that shot wasn't used...I think I'll keep it for my portfolio!
Click to View the Virtual Tour Here!
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to photography a warehouse as a test shoot for a project. I've photographed a few warehouses in the past and really enjoy it. Where most people see a large room with a bunch of stuff in it, I see great lines. Call me crazy, but I love the look of the photos!
