Clouds are our friends.

Clouds are our friends.  

I love clouds.  They are great on summer days-forming bunnies, castles, hearts, ice-cream cones, Abe Lincoln's beard and more.  They are also a great asset when photographing exteriors.  

I know-you all love a sunny day.  "I want blue sky!"--I hear it all the time.  

The problem is-sunny skies produce shadows, and they are usually strong shadows.  These can be distracting when the purpose of the photographs are to show off the house.  

Response 1) That looks like a nice colonial.  The yard looks good, maintained.  Should we go see it?

Response 2) I think there's an oak tree in the front yard.  Look at the shadow on the front of the house.  Is that an oak?  an elm?

Here are some pre-edit images from a recent shoot.  The sun was in front of the house at the time of the shoot.  There were clouds blowing through;

 Shot in full sun, the sun at my back.                                                                                                                          Shot as a cloud passed.

The house shows better in the second image.  The entry and windows on the first floor are easier to see, as is the bay window on the right side. The walkway and landscaping also become apparent.

Again, you can see more details-like where the house actually ends.

It was worth my time to wait for the clouds and get the better images.

Since the sun was in front, the back of the house was in full shade-so no problems.

Click here to see the Walkthrough of the house:

135 Raddin Rd, Groton MA

Listed by;

Kathy Knox

Knox Team

William Raveis Realty

Westford, MA

978-852-9480

 

 

Joan Pearsall

BestViewImaging.com

508-667-9719

Serving the discerning agents in  Central and Eastern MA

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