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Preparing for your Photo Session
Frequently Asked Questions/Tips
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Often times I get asked if it's ok if kids or pets are in the pictures:
Answer regarding kids: Children should never appear in images of your homes listing, your homes address will be published with those pictures and will be broadcast across the internet. Answer regarding pets: Pets can signify to potential buyers that there may be odors or damage to the property even if that's not the case.
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Tip 1:
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Make sure all lights are working and replace any light bulbs that are burnt out. Don't forget your exterior lights!
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Declutter countertops, refrigerator doors, desk tops, sink tops, etc.
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Tidy up; closets are a great place to move unwanted/unecessary items that don't add any value to the sale of your home. Laundry hampers, kids toys, dad's tools, newspapers, shoes and throw rugs can be hidden out of site and will show off your homes features.
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Carpet Cleaning and Painting are one of the least expensive ways to add value to your home for a considerable return. If your carpet is gray and dingy it will it will appear that way in the pictures (walls too).
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Staging a room with some fresh cut flowers, a bowl of fruit or setting a table can add charm and abmiance to your photo session and give you the edge over competing properties.
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Commercial Property Photo Sessions
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What about people in the pictures. If a person/persons can be identified in the image you must have a signed model release from the individual to use their likeness.
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Write up a shot list. Taking a few moments to jot down a list of must have shots will save you and the photographer a considerable amount of time during post production. It will also ensure that you don't miss that one scene that you absolutely have to have.
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Walk the property and be sure there are no conflicts with logo's, trademarks, artwork or other copyright infrigement possabilities. These items should be removed if possible, otherwise be sure to make note of the items for the photographer to remove during post production.
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Declutter; stacks of papers, files, boxes, waste cans, recycling containers etc. are easily moved out of site but cannot always be removed during post production.
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Lights; be sure any burnt out lights are replaced, this cannot always be corrected in post production.
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Staging; chair backs, tables, desks and furniture aligned and chairs pushed under desks.
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