PHOTO REVIEW! WE ANALYZE PHOTOS TAKEN BY AGENTS ON THEIR PHONE
In our latest video tutorial, co-founder and professional photographer Brad Filliponi offers an insider look at common photography missteps made by real estate agents and property managers — and shows how to easily fix them.
Ready to take your real estate photography further? Follow these five expert tips to capture, enhance, and showcase every property at its best; no DSLR needed!
1. Nail Your Composition
- Stand Closer, Crop Distractions: For exteriors, move up to the footpath to avoid catching neighboring houses, bins, or other distracting elements within the frame.
- Avoid Cutting Off Key Architecture: Never crop off rooflines or pillars; be sure to reposition slightly to capture the home’s full depth.
2. Embrace Natural Light
- Open Blinds and Doors: In bedrooms and living areas, pull back curtains (or swing open French doors) to flood interiors with light and tease the outside view.
- Block the Sun, Not Your View: Shooting into the sun? Shade the lens with your hand —just over the sun itself — to eliminate flares, then use our Image Enhancement service to get you that winning shot!
3. Declutter for Impact
- Remove Stray Items: Mops, mats, garden ornaments and visible power poles distract from the property’s best features.
- Use Editing Magic to Declutter: If you can’t clear clutter on-site, upload your iPhone shots to BoxBrownie.com via SnapSnapSnap and tap into the Item Removal & Virtual Clean tool for a spotless finish.
4. Highlight Selling Points
- Frame the Feature: Whether it’s a spacious kitchen island, vaulted ceiling or lush backyard, step back (or forward) to let these spaces dominate the shot.
- Mind Your Angles: A slightly higher angle can showcase ceiling height, while a lower angle accentuates a room’s flow.
5. Streamline Your Workflow
- Shoot on Your iPhone using the SnapSnapSnap app.
- Upload Instantly to BoxBrownie.com.
- Select the Edits You Need, from Image Enhancement to Item Removal & Virtual Clean. We also offer Virtual Staging and Day to Dusk!
- Receive and Use Your Marketing-Ready Images within 24 to 48 hours.
Little Tweaks Make a Big Impact
By taking a few extra seconds to step around unwanted objects, angle the camera thoughtfully, and keep the scene tidy, you can dramatically enhance your property images.
Whether you’re a seasoned agent or just starting out, these tips can help you showcase properties in their best light and drive better results in your marketing.
Ready to see the difference? Try SnapSnapSnap today and take your real estate photography to the next level!
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