| Click Away - We're living in the digital age, so click away! In order to get more interesting shots, position yourself in different corners of the room to get a variety of angles to choose from. And remember to take some high shots (as in standing on a chair or stairway), as well as low.
Light Sells - Turn on all of the lights in the room. Indoor lighting has a photographic quality which adds an inviting, warm atmosphere to your pictures.
Flash Alert - Take your pictures both with and without the flash. At times a flash can add a hard light quality to your pictures. By removing the flash it will force your camera to draw in natural and artificial light, giving a comfortable glow to the shot which buyers can respond to.
It's A Blur - A photographers trick is to press your arms against your sides and spread your feet to form a tripod effect with your body to steady your shots. You can also lean against a wall or in a doorway for extra support.
Do-Overs - This is one time when do-overs are allowed. Thanks to technology our digital cameras tell us instantly how well we have performed. The lens sees the world differently than we do, picking up each little detail i.e the cluttered countertop, or the dogs head in the corner of the picture!
Live a Little -Create interest by positioning focal points to the left or right rather than always in the center.
When to Shoot - An hour or two after the sun rises, and an hour or two after it sets. This is when the light is the most flattering.
Watch Your Back - Make sure natural light is coming from the side or back of you when taking your pictures to avoid glare. This tip is critical, and most often the one we see people not following on Realtor.com!
Pay Attention to Detail - Remember to shoot some of the emotional connection points in each room which focus in on staging effects.
I hope these tips have been helpful to you. Grab your wide angled lens camera, go out there and get some great shots!
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Jeannene Edwards, owner of Interiors Defined, Inc. is a professional home stager and licensed interior designer in Orlando, Florida. In addition to her interior design and home staging services, Jeannene has merged with David Edwards Construction, a division of Interiors Defined, Inc., enabling them to now offer complete archtectural design and building services to further meet the needs of their clientel. Jeannene is a notable speaker known for her exciting and informative seminars. Her award winning designs and 'how-to' articles have been widely published in newspapers, magazines and trade manuals nationally. For additional information regarding the many services offered by Interiors Defined, Inc. please contact Jeannene Edwards or David Edwards at: http://interiorsdefined.com/, http://idihomestaging.com/, and http://davidedwardsgc.com/
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