virginia: Aerial Photography-Chamberlin Hotel at Fort Monroe, Virginia. - 04/25/09 08:03 AM
Along with my Hampton Roads, Virginia real estate photography virtual tours I have begun offering aerial photography of properties and neighborhoods for REALTORS© and brokers and am having some success in this niche aspect of real estate marketing.
The image belom is of the Chamberlin Hotel shot from 500 feet in an R44 Raven II Helicopter while shooting properties for a broker on the Peninsula.
Canon EOS 5d with an EF28-80mm F/3.5 lens at ISO200 at 80mm-F/5.6-1/800sec.
This image is of the Salt Ponds Neighborhood in Hampton, Va. Canon EOS 5d with an EF28-80mm F/3.5 lens at … (8 comments)
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virginia: Norfolk Botanical Garden-Norfolk, Va. (Localism) - 12/22/08 08:53 PM
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Todays Norfolk Botanical Garden began in the mid 1930's with an idea by Frederic Heutte, a young horticulturist and Thomas P. Thompson, Norfolk City Manager from 1935-1938. Heutte had a fondness for Azaleas and believed Hampton Roads to have an ideal climate for growing this southern signature plant. Heutte and Thompson envisioned an azalea garden to rival those of Charleston, South Carolina. Their vision began to be realized when the city of Norfolk set aside 75 acres of wooded land and 75 acres of reservoir for a city garden.
Beginning in 1938, through a Works … (14 comments)
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virginia: Community of Phoebus, Hampton, VA. (Localism) - 12/17/08 11:29 AM
Phoebus
The community of Phoebus is a historic waterfront neighborhood in Hampton that is currently undergoing a revitalization effort in its historic district. Tax credits are being offered to promote business investment and restore historic buildings to their former glory. Due largely to these efforts Phoebus is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmark Register. It sits across Mill Creek from Fort Monroe and its easy accessibility to the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads Harbor make it a prime location for fishing and boating. Phoebus still retains that small town atmosphere that is … (5 comments)
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virginia: Hampton Coliseum-Holiday Lighting - 12/16/08 07:03 PM
Every year for the holidays the Hampton Coliseum changes it's normal nighttime illumination from white lighting to colored lighting with a very dramatic effect. Opened in 1970 the Hampton Coliseum is a multi-use venue which is owned by the City of Hampton. The Coliseum has featured many sporting events as well as countless musical shows including Elvis, The Grateful Dead, Phish and the Rolling Stones.
Copyright Notice
All images appearing herein are the exclusive property of B. Payden Photography, LLC and are protected under the United States (USC Title 17) and International Copyright laws.
The images may not … (19 comments)
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virginia: Cape Henry Lighthouse - Virginia Beach (Localism) - 12/07/08 01:36 PM
There are actually two Cape Henry Lighthouses. The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse was built in 1792 and was the first lighthouse authorized by the U.S. Government and the first federal construction project. In 1870 damage to the stone lighthouse was discovered and a new lighthouse was authorized to be built. The new Cape Henry Lighthouse is 357 feet away from the original lighthouse and is still an active aid to navigation operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Old Cape Henry lighthouse is maintained by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and is open seasonally. The Old Cape Henry … (7 comments)
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virginia: Historic St. Luke's Church - Smithfield, VA. - 12/05/08 04:35 PM
Founded in 1632, Historic St Luke's Church is the oldest church of English origin in America and is the oldest example of Gothic architecture in America. Located in Smithfield, Va. - Isle of Wight County. The church was originally referred to as the "Old Brick Church" until named St. Luke's Episcopal Church in 1820. The church has played a prominent role in the early colonial era as well as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. In 1953 St' Luke's was declared a National Shrine and in 1960 becomes a National Historical Landmark.
Below is one of my favorite headstones … (23 comments)
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virginia: Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg - 12/03/08 08:40 PM
Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg is one of my favorite times of year, decorative wreaths made with pine boughs, fruit, pine cones and mistletoe adorn the doors. The smell of wood fires and burning leaves are in the air, couples stroll hand in hand drinking hot beverages and talking, young lovers pause beneath hanging mistletoe to steal a kiss. The summer crowds are gone and the streets are once again quiet and peaceful, yes it's that time of year again, it's Christmas in Williamsburg.
The Governor's palace in all it's Holiday finery
December Twilight
A decorative wreath made with … (13 comments)
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virginia: My Latest Virtual Tours - 12/02/08 02:09 PM
Below are two tours I have completed this week.
183 Ridgewood Parkway - Newport News, Va. 23608
$229,000
http://paydenvirtualtours.com/show/48405
416 Catalpa Avenue - Hampton, Va. 23661
$145,000
http://paydenvirtualtours.com/show/48389
Both of these tours were created for Sandra Payden of Gregg Garrett Realty - Newport News, Va.
All images copyright 2008, B. Payden Photography, LLC.
http://www.bpaydenphotography.com http://www.paydenvirtualtours.com
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virginia: Fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains - 11/15/08 06:28 PM
As an avid hiker and explorer of Shenandoah National Park-Skyline Drive, I recently availed myself of a hike in Whiteoak Canyon to the lower Whiteoak Falls. During a family get-together at Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria Virginia, I was pleasantly surprised to find several nearby trails leading into the park. This year my Family and I hiked the 4 ½ mile Lower Falls part of the Whiteoak Canyon, from the Park Boundary in Madison County off Weakley Hollow Rd. to the lower falls and back. It was a somewhat strenuous and steep hike, but well worth it for the fall colors … (14 comments)
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virginia: Assateague Lighthouse - 10/31/08 09:59 PM
The Assateague lighthouse in a 142 ft. tall lighthouse located on the southern end of Assateague island on Virginia's Eastern Shore, it was finished in 1802 and was painted in alternating bands of red and white. The lighthouse is located within the boundary's of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, a 14,000 acre wildlife preserve operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Accomack County, Va.
The image below was recorded in B&W on February of 2007 with Ilford FP4 Plus film on a Canon EOS A2 Camera.
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virginia: Colonial Williamsburg - 10/27/08 05:14 PM
Many people start their tour of Colonial Williamsburg at the wonderful and interactive Visitor Center, or if you are more adventurous, like myself and already have a background in history, try driving directly into Historic Williamsburg and do some exploring on your own. Be prepared for large groups most times of the year including LARGE groups of children. Below are a few images taken on a recent excursion to Williamsburg.
Below is The Public Hospital for Persons of Insane and Disordered Minds. This building was the first devoted solely to the treatment of mental illness in the new world. The … (26 comments)
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virginia: Raspberry Plain - Leesburg, VA - 10/14/08 09:22 AM
Rich in history, the Georgian colonial estate known as Raspberry Plain, since 1731, is set on fifty rolling green acres overlooking the Catoctin Mountains. Brick pathways surrounded by herbs and wildflower gardens nestled between ancient trees, wind through the sun-filtered grounds leading to the mansion and formal gardens. The mansion's portico offers a spectacular backdrop for any event on the South Lawn. The North Lawn boasts a breathtaking, majestic view of the mountains, pastures and pond. The hall's sparkling chandeliers, detailed archway and dramatic staircase, announce the elegance of the mansion's rooms. All the mansion rooms have glass paneled, double pocket doors, … (10 comments)
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virginia: Marketing my Virtual Tours and Photography Business - 09/03/08 06:26 PM
Here is my dilemma, For the past several months I have visited every Broker in Hampton and Newport News, Va. and handed out slick flyer's advertising my Real Estate and Virtual Tour business. Attached is one of my eye catching business cards and mostoffices I visit I get a very positive response and promises to put the flyer's in the agents boxes. Last week I mailed several hundred direct mail post cards as a trial to see if I got any responses from those. This week I invested a fair amount of money in Google for adword advertising which has driven up … (19 comments)
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virginia: Stained Glass-St. John's Episcopal Church - 08/29/08 03:58 PM
This image is of the Pocahontas window given in 1887, in part, by Native American students from Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, now Hampton University, who participated in the life of the parish of St. john's.
St. John's Church is the oldest English-speaking parish in America, founded in 1610. The church of St. John's is a 1728 worship building displaying beautiful colonial brickwork. There have been three parish sites before this current site dating to 1728.
This image was created using Photomatix Pro 3 from 5 exposures +/- 2 stops in 1 stop increments.
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virginia: HDR image of Ritter Fountain - 08/29/08 09:17 AM
Below is a High Dynamic Range Image of the Mr and Mrs Alfred F Ritter Jr. Fountain at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. The fountain is part of the Sarah Lee Baker Perennial Garden. This image was recorded summer of 2008, the day was particularly hazy due to the wildfires in the Great Dismal Swamp that raged here this summer. This image was created using three exposures +/- 1 stop in Photomatix Pro 3.
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virginia: Norfolk Botanical Garden-Flowering Dogwood - 08/29/08 09:01 AM
The Norfolk Botanical Garden is an 155 acre botanical garden with arboreatum located in Norfolk, Va. It is open daily except major holidays; an admission fee is charged. The gardens date to the mid-1930s, when the city of Norfolk set aside 75 acres of high, wooded ground plus 75 acres of reservoir for a city garden. Below is an image of a flowering Dogwood tree I recorded in the spring of 2008. I was primarily shooting the azaleas and camellias in their spring explosion of colors, but couldn't pass up shooting these two blooms in B&W.
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virginia: Benefits of B. Payden Photography Virtual Tours-Part 5 - 08/29/08 08:45 AM
Be more productive with B. Payden Photography, LLC Virtual Tours
Sell More Homes
According to REALTOR magazine's annual survey of buyers and sellers, sellers interested in listing their home typically look for the Real Estate professional who will do the most to bring the most buyers to the table.
Everyone (including home sellers) knows that virtual tours help sell homes. Using them for every listing is a powerful way for you to differentiate yourself from other agents in your area, and secure more listings. Telling a prospective client that you will have a virtual tour of their listing created … (0 comments)
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virginia: New Direct Mail Advertising Campaign-REALTORS advice especially welcome! - 08/28/08 03:28 PM
This week I just sent out several hundred direct mail 4x6 postcards I designed and printed on heavy weight stock. I am trying this marketing approach, after reading both the pro's and con's online, to gauge REALTOR response and decide if I want to continue or move in another direction. What I am really looking for is advice from REALTORS and others if they got this post card in the mail at their Brokerage if it would go immediately in the trash bin or would it generate any interest to visit the website?
Below is the front of the card:
And … (7 comments)
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virginia: New Tour - 08/26/08 01:37 PM
My newest Tour can be seen below. Comments welcome from all on suggestions for improving any of my tours. I would especially like input from REALTORS as I am continuing to grow the Real Estate part of my photography business.
http://paydenvirtualtours.com/show/48163
This first image is an High Dynamic Range image created using 3 bracketed exposures +/- 2 stops:
Spacious, updated Kitchen:
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virginia: Benefits of B. Payden Photography Virtual Tours-Part 4 - 08/26/08 08:18 AM
Be more productive with B. Payden Photography, LLC Virtual Tours
Sell Homes Faster
Every year, more U.S. Home Seekers use the Internet to search for homes. Over two-thirds of U.S. Homebuyers plan to use the Internet in their next home purchase, and that number is growing every year. Online buyers have come to value virtual tours as one of the most effective tools for conducting an online home search, and if a listing has a virtual tour, it will be viewed more frequently than one without. More eyes on your listings means more leads for you, and more leads typically result … (0 comments)
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