In the interview with Britney Muller, there was a question about how my photography had evolved since I started in real estate. My answer for her chronicled the different cameras and equipment I have used over the years, but I didn’t feel it adequately answered the question. I thought I might show you, in pictures, how my photography has progressed.
Now before I start, I believe one can become a better photographer by only showing the good photos. I’m going to show you some bad photos, you just have to promise to forget you ever saw them.
This was my first elevated dusk shot. At the time I thought it was pretty good. Taken OCT 2005 with a little Sony Cybershot strapped to a bull float handle.
Nearly a year later I'm using a taller pole and better camera. Shot SEP 2006 with a Nikon Coolpix 5400 on a 30ft telescoping pole.
I wanted a way to enhance the twilight photos by adding light to the front of the house. In this photo I'm using four 500 watt work lights. Shot JAN 2008 with the Coolpix 5400.
A little over a year ago I advanced to using multiple flash units across the front of the house. Shot APR 2012 with a Nikon D5000.
In this early photo, it doesn't seem to be in focus, the verticals are off and there's some distracting barrel distortion, not to mention the horrendous white balance. Shot SEP 2006 with a Coolpix 5400 and a wide angle lens adapter.
In this recent photo of the same kitchen over six years later, I would like to think my skills have improved. In this photo, I'm using a DSLR and several flash units. I also think the processing of the photos has contributed significantly to the improvement. There is still plenty with this photo I would like to improve, but it is better than before. Shot OCT 2012 with a Nikon D5000 and 10-24mm lens.
One thing that does frustrate me is to see those who have not been shooting long, produce photos far superior to mine. But even then I try to learn from them how I too can become better. I think it's all about the passion to become better.
The only reason I showed you my bad photos is to show that with continued effort, one can get better. Now forget you ever saw the bad ones.
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