* Most digital cameras are sufficient to photograph your property, you don’t need any special attachment lenses

* Avoid close-up shot. The fireplace shouldn’t  be the only thing in the picture. Location Scouts need to see the entire room and everything in it.  When you take a wide angle shot you can still see the fireplace in the room.

Indoor Photos:

* A simple rule for photographing your property or home.  Take two pictures per room for important rooms. Take shots from opposite corner’s , it always best to show two walls in a picture. By shooting in opposite corner’s you have shown all four walls in two pictures.  The “opposite angles” principle can best show outside shots as well, like front yard, back yard, gardens, and parking lots.

* Always use a flash when you are taking pictures. It lightens everything, fills shadows, helps show detail and takes a sharp picture.

Taking Outdoor Photos:

*The best time to take outdoor pictures is early morning right before sunrise. There is still alot of light but the sun is not high enough to make shadows.   Taking indoor pictures in a room with no window can be shot anytime.  Indoor pictures in a room with windows the best time to take the shots is just before sunset when there is still light out. The light is softer in the evening and gives a warmer look.  Remember to turn on all light no matter the time of day. It makes the room seem alive and always us your flash.

*When shooting your property remember to include the main rooms and major areas, the largest and most prominent areas and features. Think about what scenes would be shot at your location. Think about what are the most visually interesting features. When determining the order of your pictures, consider how the areas connect and flow into the next.

Some Examples of what to shoot.

Home:

* Front Exterior

* Foyer/entrance area

* Living room

* Family Room

* Master Bedroom

* Garage

* Backyard exterior

Bar:

* Parking Lot

* Front Exterior

* Front Door

* Bar

* Cash Register

* Dance Floor

* Booths/Tables

* Office

* DJ Booth

Commercial Properties:

* Front Exterior

* Front Entrance

* Aisles

* Office

* Main Floor

* Parking Lot

* Register area

More Tips When Taking Photos:

* Very clean, uncluttered looks work the best

* Shoot the photos with no inhabitants

* Try to keep the camera at about 6ft above the ground

* Parking lots and driveways look better empty

* Take two shots for main areas and only one for less important areas

* Turn on all lights for interior shots

* Fireplaces look better if they have a fire in them

* Kitchens look better with open counter-tops. Clear all small appliances, dishes, and clear magnets and pictures from the refrigerator

Comments are off for this post