As we all know a picture is worth a thousand words, and in the property industry, a photograph can make or break your potential deal.

EFFECTIVE COMPOSITIONS

Walk around the room and identify the best view points. Often these are aiming from one corner of the room into the other, or from a perspective which conveys space or the flow from one room in to another.

Always shoot your photographs in the horizontal or landscape orientation whenever possible. The human eye sees the world in a roughly a 4:3 aspect ratio, though the standard ratio is moving to 16:9. Our brain finds the horizontal/landscape views more pleasing.

The two qualities that home buyers are always looking for are space and natural light. That’s why it is very important to keep space and natural light in mind when composing your photographs. If you don’t have professional equipment or a very steady hand, pictures taken without a tripod in natural light will look dark and blurry. So it’s best to invest in at least a tripod, it allows you to shoot at slower shutter speeds to take advantage of natural light while still keeping images sharp.

KNOW THE PROPER ANGLES

The angle at which you are showcasing the various rooms in a home is extremely essential. Before worrying about angles, the key rule in real-estate photography is that all your vertical lines should be vertical. This is achieved by aiming your camera perfectly horizontal — no slanting the camera one sided.

Moving on to angles. When shooting in a kitchen, it is best to shoot from chest height (often midway between the floor and ceiling). This is because most of the cupboards run from the floor up to the ceiling and this will showcase the top of the work surfaces. As for the living room and bathroom, where most objects like the furnitures are beneath hip height, it makes more sense to shoot from just below the hip.

Last but not least, always photograph a room from more than one view point. This ensures that you can review your images later and make a more confident decision on which perspective works best.

 

In the modern world as we know it, photography has never been more important to selling real estate. In fact, good photographs can make all the difference when it comes to the time spent trying to sell a property. Like wise men say, a picture speaks a thousand words.So let’s start taking good photos that will sell homes and commercial lots! First things first, for property photography you need the right camera equipments. We won’t get too technical but only point out the general guideline to choosing the right equipments.

AVOID USING FISHEYE OR OTHER TRICKS

Yes, we know that there is a trend right now in real estate photography to shoot properties with poor quality fisheye lenses. Not only does the photos look ridiculous and ugly, it’s also deceiving the potential buyer. Why? Because making a space look larger than it is by using a lense that distorts the area is not going to increase a buyer’s interest.

You will be over-promising them and they are going to arrive to the viewing with high expectations. Best to use honest photos of the space.

INVEST IN A WIDE ANGLE CAMERA LENS TO EMPHASISE SPACE AND CREATE A SENSE OF DEPTH

Doesn’t mean you can’t make a space look bigger without using fisheye lens, a wide angle camera lense can capture the full essence of a space. It allows for a wider shot which gives a true sense of both depth and detail.

On a side note, HDR photography is highly recommended as it allows you to stand out from the crowd. HDR takes several exposures of the same photo and combines them giving you professional photographs that look rich and full of dynamic shades.

FORGET MEGAPIXELS AND BUY A FULL FRAME CAMERA

At the end of the day, it’s about the sensor size and not megapixels. It is the most important criteria to consider when purchasing a new digital camera. Larger sensors mean better image quality, better low light performance, but more importantly, a wider field of view that allows you to capture more of the room in your picture.

USE A TRIPOD

Most homes look much more appealing when shot in natural light. However, if you don’t have professional flash equipment or a very steady hand, photographs taken without a tripod will look dark and blurry. Tripods will allow you to shoot at slower shutter speeds to take advantage of natural light while still keeping images sharp.

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When renting a space, we are bound by the rules our landlord has set. We might not be able to paint the walls or fix built-in cabinets, and understandably so. That said, while we as renters cannot do as we please, we can always personalise your living environment with easy, non-committal fixtures. The trick is to utilise decors that elevate your rented space without causing permanent change to it. The best thing about them? You can easily take them with you once it’s time to move out and move on later.

1. METALLIC FURNITURE

If there’s one thing that could instantly glamourise a space, it’s metallic furnishings and decors. Whether in gold, copper, or brass, they take a room from drab to fab. With their rustic sheen, metallic pieces are bold statements on their own. So be sure not to overdo them by keeping their numbers limited in a given room.

2. MIXED BEDDINGS

Nothing makes your home life more interesting than an eye-pleasing rest in bed. A good way to keep things interesting is to mix the colours and textures of your beddings. There’s no rule that says everything has to be matchy-matchy in the bedroom, so have fun exploring themes and palettes. The visual complements that mixed beddings provide are a good way to enjoy the unchangeable colour of your bedroom walls.

3. DISPLAYED ACCESSORIES

Instead of letting coat hangers take up space, why not hang your hats and other accessories on the wall? They make a great statement that informs your guests of your humour and zest for life. Also, doubling your clothing pieces as home decors is a beautiful way to save space. Think about the unused corners you could maximise with this idea!

4. ELEGANT POTS

If you’re a fan of keeping plants in the house, why not go above and beyond with beautiful, out-of-the-norm potting for them? While we are in love with the minimalist weave basket pictured above, you can always opt for more colourful options, such as these terracotta pots mused about on Brit + Co. Beautiful plant pots are one of the easiest decors that elevate your rented space instantly.

5. LINES AND CURVES

Lines and proportions are a good way to refresh your spatial understanding. Treat your possessions as if they are actual artworks. Find new and creative ways to reuse them. Let that striped vase of yours (like the one pictured above) to double as a coffee table centrepiece. Better yet, position a strikingly coloured chair in an unmissable corner. There’s no better way to repurpose unused spaces than this approach!

6. GOOD LIGHTING

A good lighting system ensures a good atmosphere in your sanctuary. In a city where fluorescent lights are a default option, beautiful lamps emitting soft incandescence are always a great alternative. The best ones come with a dimming option, which lets you control the degree of lighting you want for your home.

7. WALL ORGANISERS

Much like the concept of the hanged hats earlier, you can use your walls to organise miscellaneous items and knick-knacks. We think wire wall organisers are always the best bet not only to group things together and but to let them hang for display.

8. QUIRKY CHAIRS

Gone are the days of rigid wooden stools! Tracing their four-legged origins in ancient Egyptian times, the chair has seen countless updates over the years that redefine its function. Today, there are many designs and shapes that not only let you sit down comfortably but also inspire your home life with its elegant aesthetics. Think sculptures that you can sit on!

9. COOL MOOD BOARDS

What’s a beautiful home without some mood boards to provoke thoughts and suspend otherwise fleeting inspirations? A board with visual memorabilia is always great to inspire a study or a meditative corner hosting your intellectual pursuits, ambitious tasks and mindful activities.

10. MOBILE CLOSET

 

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