What is Staged Photography?

Sue: Good post with excellent before and after shots. I am still working to improve the quality of our photography and find information such as this very helpful.

Very nice post Sue. I love the comparisons, and it's very good advice. Especially using a wide angle lens. I like to idea of getting in closer. Turning the lights on did make a huge difference. Thanks

Roberta,

There are loads of helpful photography blogs here at AR! Thanks for commenting on mine :) 

Thank you for reading and commenting Teri. Zooming can be helpful at times.

Sue, this is absolutely STUNNING!!  I want the house on the right!!  :o)

Sue, another thing is reviewing your photos as you take them.  With digital cameras you no longer have to wait for the picture to be developed.  Also, with your review you can frequently spot little changes you can make to improve the photo immediately.  Thanks for  showing  how easy it  can be to improve our presentation!

Patrick, you're right, taking the time to check your quality really helps. Have a great weekend.

Very nice post. Nice property as well. Part of you earlier statement was about property that doesn't show well. You should see what we have to put up out here in CA. For $700,000 there is some things that if completely redecorated still wouldn't show well,lol You wouldn't believe some of the pictures in the MLS. They are so bad but then so is the property,lol

Sue, beautiful photography, beautiful home.  I wish some of my listings looked near as nice as even the "before" photos!  The Kodak V570 (or V705) is definitely one of the cameras I'm considering.

Absolutley Sue!  This is what I do in the Real Estate off time for a Home magazine in this area.  It is called being a photo stylist.  I cater to clients that want the pictures in this magazine to really show their business. We did one for a Design and Constuction Co. that ended up on the cover.   The last one I did was for a Kitchen Cabinette business.  Turned out great.  This is one area to add to your services ;) I did a Post on this a while back....

Hey Sue - I think the photos on the right are much more compelling.  I think real estate photos try to show too much of the home and sometimes the details get lost.  Your pics are fantastic.  

Sarah Cooper, thank you for stopping to take a look..."stunning", I like your compliment for sure!

I created an RES of course :)

William, thanks for stopping by here. Sounds like you need a CA home stager :)

Are there any in your area? 

Brian, I have the V570 which is significantly cheaper than the V705, and from what I can make out, the difference is I can't stitch panoramic photos. There may be other features, but I'm happy with this one. 

Lori Kim, thanks for reading today. Magazine cover shot, good for you! And by the way, your project with Michelle was awesome too.

Maureen, thanks for checking these pictures out.

I was actually thinking about you and your spa pictures when I was photographing this master bath!

The before pics were pulled off the MLS so they are a little blurry. I could make them smaller size, but then it's hard to see the details.  

You know the larger floral arrangements in a bath really look great.  Help keep it from being too neutral.  Did I tell you that my favorite one is the one shot through the French doors. 

Sue - Wow!!!!  I'd love to feature these before and after shots in the group Staging "Before" & "After" Pictures group.  Could you add this post there?  Your transformation is unbelievable!!!  You are one talented professional.

Kathy

Maureen, the grand foyer.

Maybe I should have hired a beautiful lady with a long black open-back dress walking thru the doors?

Sue, really great examples. I am trying to improve my photography skills. I find I take better shots if I am by myself than if the seller or agent is hanging around. I need to concentrate! Thanks, Rhonda

Sue,

I started using a professional photographer and it has made all the difference in the world. It makes my work and the house look so much better. I don't know what I would do without him!

Rhonda & Anthea, thanks for reading and commenting.

You can do this, just keep practicing with your camera!

Sue -- I think you did a great job explaining and then comparint before and after photography.  Some of the best realtors may not be the best photographers - it  is good to know where our talents begin and when we might want to bring someone on board like yourself.  Nice job. -  Have a great time in Chicago.

Thank you Joan. Went on a cruise out in the harbor around the Navy Pier today. It's hot and humid in Chicago. Having fun!

Hi Sue

The photography makes a huge impact. Great job!!!

Lynette

They look awesome Sue!  What kind of camera do you use?

Monika,  Kokak V570 & tripod. Thanks for reading :)

Thanks for looking and commenting Lynette from Calif :)

What an amazing difference, the angle and the light, props and proper placement - really show the full potential there - nice job Sue!

Floyd, thanks for reading. Hope your listing sells fast :)

As usual gorgeous work and gorgeous photos. I have had clients who could not afford to rent the items for an extended time period ask me to come in and style their rooms for sale so at least the pics would look good online and on the listing sheets. Techincally the home was not staged because it was vacant when showings started but it looked great in the marketing materials. KH

Bing, that's right. Beautiful marketing materials bring buyers in.

Thanks for reading Kate.

Very Nice photos.  I really want to learn how to do more professional photos of my properties.  Thanks for showing!

Lexa Montierth 

Sue~ 

What a captivating post! As I looked at the before and after shots, I realized just how important perspective is. I also thought what a valuable post this is for REALTORS who are responsible for  the best interests of their clients. THAT made me wonder if real estate pros would want to take a special class in "performance" photo-taking. . .=)

Sue,

I am happy to see you sharing your photos with the world! It was great meeting you in Chicago. You Rock!

Anita Carrington, 

Sue

Stunning transformation and I love the view through the french doors.  The before makes the room look almost claustrophibic while the after makes it look expansive.  I have rated and bookmarked this post for future reference.  Great advice regarding photos.  Thanks for sharing.

Shopping for a Kodak V570?

Thanks to all for reading this blog :)

Kathy, I'll add this as you suggested. 

Sue -- Your photos are fabulous....you did an awesome job with each room. 

Sue, I made a trip over to your website to see your photos from your latest blog Your Home Staging Niche - Have You Found It? and happened upon your What Is Staged Photography? blog.  Excellent transformations and they really show that you are indeed a talented photographer.  What a difference in your photos compared to the MLS photos.  You know just what to focus on.  I don't know how I missed this blog when you posted it in June, but I've bookmarked it and given it a 5 rating.  Another new goal for me!!!  Betty

You've made each room look like a magazine shot.  Well done!  Big difference.

Judy, thank you so much. I'm glad to see you lately, you've been busy doing awesome transformations in "diamonds in the rough". Your sellers are lucky :)

Betty, Thank you very much for the compliment, and for taking the time to check out other blogs. You authored the book for sale in your profile? Kudos!

Juliet, I'm not a professional photographer, and I certainly don't want to come off that I think I am! But thanks for kind compliment.

Thank you to all for checking out this blog and leaving kind compliments. Summer is a great season with the kids, and it's hard to keep up with reciprocating kindness in the Rain. 

TLW would not approve :) 

Sue, oh no...no...no...no...no!  This book is one of the items you can buy from the CSP course I took.  I wish I had authored it, but alas it was not to be.  However, thanks to Shell Brodnax I have a new form I use for consults and it actually works better.  I include photographs of jobs that people have to do.  (This idea courtesy of Shell also.)  Shell was kind enough to share it with us on one of her blogs.  Betty

Betty, oooh, well then, when is your book coming out?

Sue, as soon as you agree to co-author with me.  Betty

Good information.  Photos looked great.

Thank you Vicki. I stopped by your profile, beautiful local photos!