pictures: Myth #6 Busted - Home staging just means removing the clutter. - 11/13/06 11:38 PM
Home staging is more than just decluttering.   Anyone can take everything off the kitchen counter or strip a bathroom so there is nothing in it - so why should people hire someone to do it for them?  Professional home stagers are trained to; first get rid of the clutter, then add decorative elements and / or emotional connection points that will appeal to a broad range of home buyers.  Just cutting the clutter is not enough.  You do not want the room to end up looking stark.  Every room should be warm and inviting, beautifully decorated and stylishly current.  Homes that … (21 comments)

pictures: Is it the camera that takes the best pictures or is it the photographer? - 10/15/06 02:47 AM
                                                                                                     *  *      I  took this photo at the Jersey Shore then had it blown up to 40 x 30 - it was gorgeous!
Is it the camera that takes the best pictures or is it the photographer?
A note about focal lengths. When you are comparing cameras you want the smallest focal length for wide angles. When looking at zoom you want the highest length. The focal length for each camera should be listed right on the camera or on the box. The chart below may be helpful. Typical focal lengths and their 35mm format designations < 20mm Super Wide Angle 24mm - 35mm Wide Angle … (16 comments)