Artful Seattle Condo – Seattle, WA Recently, I was given the opportunity to photograph a condo in Seattle, situated near Pike Place with a view of Elliott Bay and the Space Needle. The project was designed by Faith Sheridan Interior Design, who listened to her client’s dreams and made them a reality. The homeowners had moved from Chicago to be with family in Seattle, and they wanted to bring their home life into a condo. Each space had a purpose and a story behind the design

Bright and Inviting Interior Design – Auburn, WA I am always ecstatic to photograph a project for an interior designer. They put in so much detail and love in their craft to design something beautiful for their clients. This makes photographing these type of projects fulfilling and enjoyable. Recently, I was given the opportunity to photograph another project for the talented Sheila Mayden. The beautiful natural light and the design created a harmonious blend of comfort and w

Are you really going to photos of your latest and greatest project? After you have put in so much hard work, creativity, and maybe even some sanity on a single design. One that took months or even years of planning and getting all of the details just right. And in the end you come and take some quick snapshots of the final result. Do those iPhone images do your design justice and tell a story of your client’s vision? Why High-Quality Architectural Photos Matter So many times

When hiring a professional architectural photographer the expense becomes more of an investment that can deliver a strong return. With quality photography, you are guaranteed to attract more clients, allowing for a significant return for your investment. Professional photography has a small upfront cost, however the returns to the company make up for those. You will have high-quality images for mailers, consumer ads, portfolio, website, social media, and more. Additionally,

In today’s market, a camera is easily accessible; they are on your phone, point-and-shoot cameras are cheap, or there are many photographers available for hire. So why should you need to hire a professional for your interiors project? Any one of these methods will do work, right? Not quite. High-quality professional photography is more than just a camera, it is about composition, an understanding of lighting, and more. A professional will provide an experience and create feel

When considering a photographer, it’s worth looking at more than just the upfront cost. You need to consider the total cost of payment. Additionally, a cheap photographer may provide you with images that you are unsatisfied with; putting you in a position to have the property re-photographed. Alternatively, locating a photographer that offers a money back guarantee will assure that you are satisfied with the images before paying for them. Make sure to ask your photographer th

Quality, professional photographs are an invaluable tool for any design firm. These images of your craft can be used for marketing, advertising, project proposals, magazine articles, and much more. Well-composed photos will attract potential clients and bring you more business. In any case, architectural photography is worth every penny. If cost is an issue but you hope to receive high quality image of your project, you may be able to reduce the cost by bringing on another co

When it comes time to photograph a portfolio worthy project, it is best to get portfolio worthy images. Although it has become easier for designers to shoot their own work, it is not recommended. Just as it is preferred to hire out parts of a design to specialized contractors; it is best to hire an architectural photographer to photograph a series of images that best represent the project. Houzz asked a few architectural photographers across the United States for guidance on

Getting professional images is just one step of listing your home for sale. Before a photography session or open home, I recommend taking the time to prepare the property inside and out. To get the best response from potential buyers the home should be well-presented. With images representing the home at it’s best, there is a better chance to achieve a higher sale price. Following is a list of preparations to go through to ensure the home is represented at it’s highest potent

“Who owns the photo after it is taken?” According to the Copyright Act of 1976, the photographer owns the image as soon as the shutter is released. The copyright of the image takes effect immediately, regardless if the image has been registered with the copyright office. Otherwise, the only way to transfer the copyright of an image is if the photographer, physically, signs over the rights. “You mean I pay you and I don’t own it?” Photographs are the intellectual property of t

Invest in a Brand In this video, entrepreneur, Natalie MacNeil, provides 5 investment tips, she believes, that shouldn’t be ignored. All five tips, she goes over, are very informative as she discusses about business investments that you have to invest in if you want your business to succeed. I would like to pick up on Natalie’s investment tip #2 – Your brand and website “People do judge books by their covers… and judge businesses on their image and overall brand too. So as mu

In Architectural and Interiors photography, it is more than just the photographer and their camera. It is their knowledge, passion, skills, and equipment that develops a professional photographer. Here are 4 reasons a (professional) photographer will provide the best results: Equipment We as photographers have invested time and money in our gear and learning how to use it properly. By using the gear we have acquired, we can control the environment and lighting to get the best