March 7th, 2008 “Next on Unsolved Mysteries: Miniature UFOs Invade a Victoria Home” A not-particularly-good photo of a kitchen is made even worse by shooting with the pendant lights in the frame. This will fool many cameras into under-exposing the shot, leading to a dark photo, and burned-in areas in the frame. See all theContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #5”
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Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #4
March 6th, 2008 “Sturdy, Well-built house: this sink has stood the test of the last 40 years!” Bathrooms are difficult to shoot. I used to not even bother unless it was a huge, spa-like palace of a lavatory. But with a wide-angle lens and a decent camera, you can get decent shots of any bathroom.Continue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #4”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #3
March 5th, 2008 “This Listing Sponsored by Ralph’s Furniture” I’m not entirely sure what we’re supposed to do with this shot. How is a potential purchaser supposed to use this photo to decide if he or she wants to view this home, out of the dozen or so others in the neighbourhood at similar prices?Continue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #3”
Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #2
March 4th, 2008 I’ve been to this house. This picture does not do it any justice, it is actually a very beautiful home. “Even The Simpsons home isn’t this yellow!” Colour correction, people, colour correction is your friend! And try and shoot at an angle, to give the viewer some depth and scale. The twoContinue reading “Horrible MLS Photo Of The Day #2”
New Section: Horrible MLS Photo of The Day
Inspired by this blog, I’ve decided to create a section on my blog where I will select a photo at random from the new listings that pop up daily that will illustrate that some REALTORS® should take some basic photography courses, or, hire a professional to take the photos for their listings. Good photography sells.Continue reading “New Section: Horrible MLS Photo of The Day”