Romancing Your Listings with Great Photos

• Slow down the shutter speed considerably so that the camera can absorb more existing light; this will produce a much better image.
• In medium-to-dark lighting, use a tripod so that photos won't be blurred when using slower camera speeds.
• Turn on all of the lamps and lights in the room so that you can take advantage of the ambient light.
• Stand in doorways to take photos of a room. This is generally the angle that will give the greatest depth and widest angle. This will also depict the views a buyer will have when entering the room.
• Use a wide-angle lens to capture the full extent of a room.
• When taking photos, be careful not to reflect yourself in any mirrors contained in a room.
• Take photos that have wall art in them at an angle so there is no reflection from the art's glass or surface.
• When taking photos with windows in the setting, point the camera away from the window, then push the shutter button partway down to focus, turn back to the shot you want and then snap the picture. This will balance the lighting so that the window does not flood the photo with too much light.

Make sure your pictures reflect the great staging and  showcase the home's best features. They say, "a picture paints a thousand words"--well, there is only one word you truly seek and that word is SOLD!