I can't honestly think of a better combination - Home Staging & Good Photography. And for the record, I'm on a mission. While my number one objective with home staging is to set the home apart from the others when the buyers see the home first-hand, I also want to ensure I'm capturing the buyers off the Internet first.
As any professional home stager will tell you, we spend an incredible amount of time creating a design plan and implementing that plan to ensure we're showcasing the features of the home.
On the on-set of the year, I wanted to take that one step further. In doing so, I felt certain that I had the greatest opportunity to further draw the buyer into the home. First I knew I needed to make an investment in a camera. With the help of my husband, we made the purchase of a camera and a wide angle lens (not cheap but well worth every penny).
Next, I needed to implement a similar strategy to that that I use in staging; to use the "buyers-eye." My objective with my photographs is to ensure I'm capturing the features of the home.
Here's an example:
In this "before" picture - I've used an angle that serves one primary purpose and that is to help remind me visually of the space. I take multiple pictures to ensure I create an overall strategy that will work for the home.
Here's the "after" picture: In this shot, I want to ensure that I share with the prospective buyers one of the features of the room; the ceiling.
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Whether your home is vacant or occupied, this Atlanta Georgia Home Stager, Kathy Nielsen, understands what it takes to sell a home quickly. Her homes have graced the pages of several publications, appeared in TV commercials as well as on HGTV's hit program Sleep On it.
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That is a great idea of the two shots of the room. It really brings it out.
Thanks, Mike. I'd love to take a class as well. I really need to make the time as I know certainly it would help.
Russ - the homeowners were very pleased with the "after" shots. They are actually calling it their "new" home.
Gene - I think having the comparison really says it all! Thanks for you comments.
Thanks, Missy. The ceiling is surely a feature and one I wanted to capture.
Don - Thank you! I'm taking the "knee" as often as I can in my "after" shots as it really gives me the greatest opportunity. Thank you for your kind words.
Kathy
Wow. That is fantastic. It give me something to keep in mind. I never thought of that. Great job. Did you take photography classes?
ps. I love your website.
Thanks, Chrissie. No, I haven't taken any classes yet. I've been meaning to. I just need to make the time. Thanks for the compliments on my web site!
Kathy
I love reading and learning from Active Rain. I was guilty of taking pictures of furniture and not rooms before. My new camera arrived yesterday and I can't wait to use it professionally.
My new camera is a Fujifilm finepix s8000 that I learned about on AR
I really like the second shot, not only does it show the ceiling, but it's also more inviting. Good post.
Kathy, Beautiful staging and wonderful photography. Showing the features of the home will excite MLS veiwers thus more visitors to the home.
Not to mention that the features in that room (ceiling, built-ins . moldings etc) would turn me into the new owner!
Hey Kathy :)
Great staging job! Does your camera have a RAW setting? I take photos for every staging and restyle job that our Philadelphia based staging company does. I find that the RAW setting is amazing in capturing the details. The RAW files are very large hence tightening up the photos.
Kathryn
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Thanks for educating us about the importance of those camera angles, Kathy. Your staging gave glamour to this room.
Kathy
Virginia - Good luck with your new camera. I'm sure you're going to love it. And by the way, I too was guilty of taking pictures of furniture and not rooms.
Kathy P - Thanks. When the home has features, I say flaunt it. Hey, that sounds like a great blog title. (smile).
Thanks, Bart and Leslie.
Chadd - I'm not surprised.
Kathryn - I'll have to check on that "raw" setting. I love capturing the details so will see if it helps. Thanks!
Thanks, Kathy R.
Kathy