Real Estate Photography Sunshine Coast and Sydney

What to expect from a Real Photo Media Package?

Tracy — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:18:20 +0000

In this issue we are giving away another free location shot to be used in your marketing campaigns (see below).

We continue to offer our successful Media Package including professional photography, copywriting and floorplan-please click here to request a Comprehensive Pricelist of our popular services.

1) Book package and notify vendor or tenant so that they can prepare the property to look its best.

2) The Real Photo team arrive at the same time including photographer, copywriter and floorplanner.

3) The job is done quickly and efficiently leaving the vendor very impressed by the teams professionalism, sensitivity and friendliness.

4) Inspiringly good photography, enticing, succinct copy and perfect floorplans are delivered via email and easy upload system wthin 24 hours!

Call or email to book your next shoot and meet our friendly and fun professional team. Our business culture at Real Photo puts customer relations first!

Click here to download this free location shot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Crisp Bright Images…

Tracy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:06:37 +0000

At Real Photo we offer the best every time. Not only are we guaranteeing our quality and 24 hour turnaround,

we emphasise the importance of personal, ethical and friendly service.

Call us about our new Media Package – photos, copywriting and floor plans

Click here to download this complimentary location shot of beautiful Tamarama Beach.

At Real Photo we are big on work life balance and the ability to have a laugh. We want to share this fun with our clients too! Please write to us to share your funniest, worst or best real estate story! We are compiling these stories to share with our newsletter readers in upcoming newsletter posts. If you have a corker of a real estate story from your own experience, we’d love to hear from you!

Why is Real Photo the choice supplier for top agencies….

Tracy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:34:06 +0000

1. Top quality imagery. We specialise in property photography. Each photographic genre has its own equipment, rules and specialised techniques. We focus on the property market and have refined our professional photographic methods through constant innovation particular to property photography. All our photographers are highly trained and experienced professionals!

2. We give every client the respect and personal attention they deserve. Our business culture is centred around friendliness and care. We stand in this 100%.

3. Our service comes with a Quality Guarantee.

4. Cost effective prices. Click here to download a price list.

5. We offer 24 hr turnaround on all our services.

6. Our media package includes professional copywriting and floor plans. Our specialised team arrive at the property at the same time for ultimate convenience for you and vendors.

Click here and one of our friendly team will be in contact to personally answer any qustions you may have.

Welcome to REAL PHOTO!

Eighty percent of homebuyers used the Internet last year to search for a home, and nearly 25% reported that the Internet is where they first found the property they purchased, according to a National Association of Realtors survey(USA). In Australia it is even more competitive. Not using pro photography can be risky these days. Make sure you make this clear to the home owner. Some owners are out of touch with current purchasing trends and will need to be educated regarding this.

TIP- In all your photography make sure your vertical lines(eg walls) are straight. Photographic distortion has the effect of repelling the viewer because the eye is seeking visual balance. Have you ever seen a photo that makes you feel sea sick?

Amazing Cloud Image!

This amazing cloud image was taken by the founder of Real Photo, photographer Kevin Sweeney. He was on the way to a property shoot when he looked up and saw these two figures locked into a passionate embrace!

He posted it on an American website and over the next few days got millions of hits! Mother nature expressing herself!

TESTIMONIAL OF THE WEEK

“Just a quick note to commend you on your professional approach in providing your photography services to us.

We deal with many suppliers and choose to continue working only with those providers that deliver superior services, in reasonable time frames at economical prices. All of these attributes we enjoy from your company and you appear to do so, without fuss and whilst showing a genuine interest in meeting our needs.

Thank you for assisting us in offering a premium service to our clients.” - Monique Eyles, Director KE3 Property

5 Tips To Prepare Your Property for Photography

Tracy — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:02:59 +0000

1) Ask Tenants or Owners in advance to have the space clean and orderly. If given notice most people are cooperative.

2) Make sure you put personal objects away e.g. photos in frames. It is important that potential buyers see the space as their own.

3) Clear the fridge of magnets and clutter. This is an easy step that can make the difference between a messy kitchen and a sleek one.

4) Turn on all lights and lamps and open all blinds and curtains. This creates an openness in the final image.

5) Bring some contemporary objects to add your own styling e.g. fruit bowl with imitation fruit (you won’t know the difference in the final image), vase with flowers, cushions, throws…. It is amazing what some simple stylish objects can do for a space without having to spend a lot on stylists.

With this simple checklist you can help shift your photos from mediocre to greg. The Real Photo Team will help make your properties look their best. To see our complete list of tips, please see our Services page.

What do whales and real estate have in common?

Tracy — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:15:20 +0000

Photo by Kevin Sweeney

Usually nothing. Until acclaimed underwater photographer Kevin Sweeney turned his camera towards the property market.

While based in Hawaii, Mr Sweeney captured humpback whales, dolphins and other marine creatures at play and at rest, often travelling the world to find that perfect underwater shot.

When his travels took him to Sydney several years ago he found an above-land passion in Lisa Darveniza, and the pair has been together ever since.

Unfortunately, swimming with the whales and dolphins was (no longer an option), so Kevin had to find a new passion – which is where real estate photography and the company he and Lisa formed in 2008, Real Photo, comes in.

“I did a lot of resort photography for magazines and brochures, for 15 to 18 years or so, so I have the experience and the background,” Kevin said.

‘Photography is my passion. When I was 12 years old I worked three jobs to save up for a camera. I’ve always loved it.’

‘And I saw there was a real need for affordable, professional real estate photography here, something everyone could afford.

‘Here (Sunshine Coast) doesn’t really lend itself to underwater photography, but there are a lot of homes for sale,’ Kevin said.

And beauty it seems is in the eye of the camera holder.

‘I just love creating beautiful images, I love to make people feel emotion through a photo,” he said. “And you can do that with a home. You can make a home come alive for people by making it as beautiful and as realistic as possible.’

And the secret to a great home shot? ’Using a wide angle lens, balancing the light and not distorting the image. And that takes experience.’

‘You have to make the place look as big as it really is. You have to show it in its best light, without selling a false ideal.’

Kevin and Lisa are now based in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Source: Sunshine Coast Daily (28/5/08)

Are your verticals vertical?

Tracy — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:37:12 +0000

When you look at your real estate photography do they look ‘normal’ or is there something about them you just can’t put your finger on, but feels odd? There’s probably a good chance that the vertical lines within the photo, walls, window or doors aren’t vertical but actually converging and distracts the viewer from the image itself, but unable to figure out why. If this isn’t corrected during editing the viewer will want to look away from the photo as it causes an uneasiness. A small detail but with dramatic effect on the image and the viewer’s perception of it. At Real Photo we take care to digitally enhance and edit each image to the highest quality.