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Some of my clients are confused when I offer them “virtual staging” services. The staging part they understand–many of which have physically furnished interiors of their listings with real furniture and props to create natural, inviting feel that lacks in empty properties. However, the “virtual” part of the staging equation is where the confusion and [...]

I’m glad that I’m not the only one who enjoys sharing before/after photos of real estate properties. Click here to read the article.

OK, I admit it. I’ve probably been going a wee bit overboard with before & after examples. Or so the average photo hobbyist with a working knowledge of photoshop might surmise. But, despite these efforts to saturate my clients with examples of what we can do to improve their real estate pictures, I’m always a [...]

This condo that I shot last week, the client requested that I add a “view” to what was an otherwise boring photo, so I did. I also hand blended the photos using multiple exposures to bring in more natural light. I’ve been learning a ton about photoshoping. The key is to try to make it [...]

Try this: look at a wall in whatever room your in. Make sure that you can see the corners/joints at least at one end of the wall. Now tilt your head and look to the bottom of the wall at the floor. And finally tilt your head up and look at the top of the [...]