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Windmills
I use to drive to Warsaw, NY almost daily when I was substitute teaching at the high school. Everyday, twice a day, I would pass the windmills that now stand in Wyoming County in the Sheldon area. I remember when they were installing the windmills and the massive trucks that had to bring in the [...]
This Week In Photos – 1/30/12
This week I was able to go home an visit my family in Ohio, which the vast majority of the photos this week focus on. One of the reasons that it was important for me to get home, was to see my brother, Troy, before he leaves to go back to Egypt for another year. [...]
Lockport Twilight
One of the styles of photographs that I enjoy doing the most are twilight. Lots of homes look their best at sun down with all the lights on inside and extra lighting outside. It can really make a home shine in a listing. Here is one I did last week in Lockport. Beautiful home with [...]
This Week In Photos – 1/23/12
I missed last weeks “This Week In Photos.” I am realizing that I often forget to take pictures of things that I see throughout the week. One of the things I am really kicking myself for not getting is a Lego model of a home I was shooting. It was a perfect model created by [...]
The Week In Photos – 1/9/12
Things are really back to normal this week. I photographed a number of homes, got to hang out with friends, and went bowling. I suck at bowling. I also got to build a few Lego sets that my wife bought me for Christmas. Legos are my guilty pleasure and I love when I am able [...]
Because I Can
Over the past 10 years, the advances in almost every aspect of life are amazing. Computers are faster, cars can park without human involvement, batteries last longs, etc. etc. But, just because technology allows us to do certain things, does not mean we should do them. Technology has allowed real estate agents to market properties [...]
First Real Snow
Considering that it is already January 4th, the Buffalo area has had very little snow. In fact, one of the local news stations reported that it is the slowest start to snow season since they have been tracking snow fall amounts, in the 1800s. While I do not really care for lots of snow, I [...]
The Week In Photos – 1/2/12
I am going to try a new weekly concept called “The Week In Photos.” Basically it will be a series of photos that I have taken over the week that represent where I have been and what I have done. It will not be completely real estate related, in fact, I would like it to [...]
World Class Golf
Most people living in the Buffalo, New York area have not idea that East Aurora is home to a world class golf course, designed by the famous Robert Trent Jones. Crag Burn Golf Club is located just outside East Aurora and is surrounded by 45 homes within a private community. One of the features that [...]
QR Codes, There Might Be A Better Way
A number of weeks back, I wrote two posts about QR codes and some ways to use them and not to use them. While I think that they can be valuable if used correctly, directing potential buyers to a specific webpage might be accomplished faster with a custom URL. In a recent article on CNN.com, [...]
Snow Is Coming
It is inevitable that winter is coming to Western New York. With winter come a dreaded four letter word, snow. While the white stuff might not make the exterior of homes look their best, it is important to keep current pictures in all listings. When potential buyers see a lush green yard and beautiful gardens [...]
Avant
I had the pleasure of photographing a condominium, last week, in the Avant building located in downtown Buffalo. It is the first time I have had the opportunity to see the beautiful new condos in the Avant. The only times I have been in the building before, were to meet brides and grooms as part [...]
Thanksgiving
I realize Thanksgiving has come and gone, but I just want to share how thankful I am for this past year. Less than three years ago, I started my photography business, not knowing if it would take off or I would be just another failed startup. Over the last two and half years, I have [...]
Video?
Not too long ago, virtual tours were only something Realtors could dream of. The only way to market a home was to put a small ad in the paper and hold open houses. As technology changes and evolves, so does everyone associated with real estate. While virtual tours and still images provide a very nice [...]
Virtual Tours are Important
I know I am a professional real estate photographer and I am supposed to say that virtual tours and professional photography are important. That being said, now more than ever, virtual tours are extremely important. The major reason is the size of the images. The MLS in Western New York only allows for small images [...]
Did You Take That Picture During An Earthquake?
Did You Take That Picture During An Earthquake? All too often the pictures used to market a home or property are not straight. Straight meaning that they make a house, room, or exterior feature look as if they are sliding off the right or left side of the image. Many people might not pick up [...]
Just Stage
Professional photographs of a listing can be one the largest assets when marketing a property. We can make rooms look larger, hide imperfections, and accent some of the nicer features of a home. We cannot de-clutter, clean, and remove poor tastes in decorating. That is where staging comes in. There are many benefits of bring [...]
Cleanliness is next to Godliness
What is clean? If you are trying to sell your home, hopefully clean means spotless as a home can be. In listing images, a less than clean home can really ruin the style and feel home sellers and agents are trying to present. Cluttered and messy images can keep potential clients from ever setting foot [...]
First Impressions Last
As a real estate photographer, I will often browse the MLS to see what new higher end listings are available, and what areas are getting a lot of new listings. Lately, I feel there is a growing trend to not care about what the pictures look like for a listing, especially the exterior front picture. [...]
More on QR Codes
In the last blog post, I directed readers to a post on what QR codes are and how they can be useful. While QR codes are helping real estate agents market their listings more efficiently, they can also be a detriment to a listing, if not used properly. There are three things that can kill [...]
Using QR Codes
As my blog develops, I want to start to offer information that can help real estate agents and improve their marketing. Some of the information will be created by me and other posts might just link to other sites that do a nice job of explaining a topic. (Why reinvent the wheel?) One area of [...]
Grand Island Exterior
Grand Island sometimes gets a bad rap because of the bridge that you have to cross to get there. What is great about the island is the affordable waterfront housing. This is one of those homes. It has an endless pool, updated kitchen and this awesome wall of windows facing the water. Sunsets can be [...]
Working At It
Lately, life has been just one crazy thing after the next. In the last month, I have spent more money than I ever knew I could in such a short period of time. First, my wife and I closed on our first house, which has been great. Soon after that, my car started to have [...]
The End Of Spring
Once Spring starts to roll into summer, things get extremely busy for me. I often am out at least once a weekend to photograph a wedding and average two homes a day on the days I do not have weddings. I love this time of year. When I photograph a home or a wedding it [...]
