By ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ธ ย ๐ In this blog, I look at the dos and donโts of photography when it
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ธ
๐ In this blog, I look at the dos and donโts of photography when it comes to marketing a property.
๐When selling or letting a property, itโs impossible to overstate the importance of getting the imagery right.
As most buyers and renters spend hours scrolling through property portals before arranging viewings, first impressions are crucial.
So why then do so many people get it wrong? Such is the volume of bad estate agency photos out there, that there are entire websites dedicated to mocking dodgy property pics check this out๐๐๐ https://terriblerealestateagentphotos.com/
To avoid becoming an object of ridicule, here is a list of what NOT to include in your marketing photos.
-๐ด Grandpa, grandma or any other family member. Property photos that include people always look a bit creepy. Itโs never okay, even if the person is sitting in the background or giving a friendly wave.
-๐จ Boarded up windows and doors. If windows and doors are badly damaged or boarded up, replace them โ or at the very least donโt photograph them.
-๐ Doll collections. Whenever we see lots of dolls in a room (and yes, we have seen this in property photos) we immediately think of Chucky from Childโs Play (he still gives us nightmares). Dolls, along with mannequins and skeletons, belong on horror film sets only.
-๐ Bathrooms covered in mould. Always give your home a good scrub before it goes on the market. People donโt want to view a property that comes with a health warning.
-๐ดโโ๏ธ Outdoor items left indoors. Lawn mowers, quad bikes and trampolines all belong outside. If for some reason you keep them inside, understand that this is not normal. Remove them from the premises before taking marketing photographs.
-๐โ๐ฆบ Animals. All creatures great and small should be left out of property photos. They only serve as a distraction and make people wonder if the house smells.
-๐โ Badly photoshopped images. Donโt be tempted to digitally add a dining table or a sofa to a photo of an unfurnished room. It never looks convincing; the furniture always looks like it is levitating ever so slightly off the floor. Other no-nos include adding sunsets or wildlife to images of the back garden.
-๐๏ธ Mirror images. When taking pictures of a room that has a mirror, a photographer can inadvertently capture their own reflection. This is too Alfred Hitchcock for our liking. Photographers should always position themselves carefully to avoid making a cameo appearance in the photo.
-๐ Intimate portraits of your lover/husband/wife. So, youโve been to life drawing classes and are rather proud of that racy charcoal sketch you did of your beloved. We love your creativity but please keep such personal items out of sight.
-๐๏ธ Broken furniture piled high. People will be put off by the thought of having to fork out for a skip (or two) to remove your junk.
๐ฅ These are the most extreme examples of property photo fails, but the principle stands for all property marketing imagery. Make sure every room is clutter-free and clean and plan the shots.
Ideally get a professional to take the photographs for you. Theyโll understand how to make the best use of light and to make rooms look spacious and airy.
Here at Oliver James we get the picture. Weโre experts at showing homes at their best and always use professional property photos.
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