A pet peeve of mine is outdoor photographs of waterfront panoramas (or any horizon photo) where the horizon is crooked, inclined at an angle, rather than straight and level. There's probably no photographic blemish (other than maybe a finger in front of the lens) that looks more careless and amateurish. And there's no excuse for leaving these crooked photos in a real estate slide show or virtual tour, particularly when it takes a few moments to correct the horizon in your photos. There are lots of ways to accomplish this, but the (2 comments)
picasa: How to Photograph a Home With a Dark Interior
- 09/22/10 03:09 PM
Ever had to do a photo shoot inside a home that seems dark inside? In the process of listing and selling second homes and "cabins" in the north country, I've seen dwellings that were rather dark. I love the rich look of wood, but it can work against you when you photograph a home's interior. When you want a bright and airy feel to your house photographs, at times it can be a real battle to get good results. PHOTOGRAPHY IS ABOUT LIGHT. I know that sounds artsy and esoteric, but it's true. Just as it is with painting, photography is (28 comments)
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Eric Kodner
Wayzata Lakes Realty: Twin Cities, Madeline Island