Heard of a "Room With a View"? Here is a Hollow Tree Trunk With a View

Hi Lenn, Thank you so much for the re-blog and the amazing introduction here. Really, I am not a master, you know in real estate when one increases their exposure, others interpret as " that person must be good, they have signs everywhere". Well, in this case, I have many photos because I see beauty everywhere and I can't wait to capture it so others can see it. With a lot of practice and the enormous amount of opportunity, it just seems like I am getting better at capturing some of the amazing treasures in our lives. I am at this photography effort 3 and half years. With a few more  years of learning and experience I will get to the true amateur level. When I can teach this and have a greater traveled experience, it is possible that I could get to the level you mentioned joined by multitudes of others. But I thank you sincerely for the compliment that I hope one day I can attain.

Lenn- I am always amazed at some of the MLS photos I see and  wonder if the seller ever looks at these pics.  Why not use a professional photographer or as Dorie and Randy suggested, learn it as you would any other skill you'd need as a professional Realtor. 

I like your tips which add to the beauty of William's pictures. Love fall color pictures.

Lenn ~ Thanks for re-blogging! Williams photo is beautiful and the advice excellent.

Lenn,  I have been an admirer of Bill's photos for a few years.  This may be one of my favorites so far. ...well at least until I see his next one.
Margaret

Now that is just talented!  What a gorgeous photo and truly shows perspective.

I love when someone includes tips or videos on how to take a better picture.

Lenn

The photo is a piece of art, it a great photo.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

William's pictures always tell the story well. I personally feel that listing pictures should be taken by a professional photographer and certainly not with an iPad or iPhone.

Lenn, with the up coming storm that might be a place for shelter.  Hope you will be safe where you are.

Great advice to include, rather than avoid, some of the surrounding "props" Lenn.

Hi Lenn.  What a great prospective using the tree as a part of the picture.  Good points.

Lenn, I am a stickler for my photos. Although my camera has been retired from active duty with the addition of Rich Pomerantz to our team as he is a professional photographer. But I still get critical, only now I hide under my desk and email him when I want something re-shot.

It really isn't difficult to take the time to fix your photos. But first you have to look, really look at them. We have many free programs available to fix our mistakes, often with one click. And then using your head, reading about how best to get a shot of a room will help.

But sadly, many just don't care or don't think it makes a difference. Yet I heard it twice yesterday.

One couple is planning a move out of state, already looking at homes where they are moving to. Here is what they found. The majority of homes have lousy pictures, many have no interior shots, or minimal interior shots. Although the descriptions paint a rosy picture of the homes interior, the lack of photos or bad photos force them to click on to the next. Sellers are sitting home wondering why no one is looking.....

Second people say that if there are no good photos to grab their attention they leave instantly. They are very visual, one is an architect, the other a web designer. They were talking about websites as they are not looking for homes. But they love to see photos.... more than words.

We are responsible for either learning how to take good photos or hiring a professional to do it for us. Or in our case, add one to the team!

This is a beautiful example of photography. In my opinion, the tree really makes the picture 'pop'.