I’m a big fan of backlit homes, photographed at dusk: few things in real estate marketing are as dramatic. But, the timing can be tricky. In Minnesota in the Summer, it can require meeting the photographer at the house after 9 p.m. — not exactly a convenient time for professionals (or homeowners). Furthermore, the time...Read More
Sunrise, Sunset Realtors (and real estate photographers) call it “the magic hour”: the 30 minutes or so after sunset (or before sunrise) when the sky is a softer, darker shade of blue, there are no shadows or reflections, and the illuminated home in the foreground looks the most dramatic. Thanks to Jenny Terrell of Spacecrafting...Read More
“Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in morning, sailor take warning.” –Nautical saying Gorgeous shot of this Hopkins home, huh? The house — sitting on almost two acres(!) — is north-facing, which means the photographer was looking southwest when they snapped this shot. Best guess: about 5 p.m. local.Read More
Minnetonka Stunner There are plenty of homes that look flattering in a backlit photo, taken at dusk. But, you know a house is especially photogenic when the back of the home looks gorgeous. The stunning house is in Minnetonka; list price is $799,900. See also, “Fetching Home Photos“; “Back-lit Shots: Now THAT’S Dramatic!”; “The Jack...Read More
The Difference Between Night and Day Night Done well, nighttime shots of a “For Sale” home create a sense of emotional appeal if not enchantment. Done poorly . . . well, they fall awfully flat.Read More
Lake Harriet Stunner Buying a gallon of milk isn’t an emotional experience (unless, perhaps, you shop at Whole Foods). Buying a home is. I can’t think of anything more emotional (or dramatic) than a beautiful home photographed at dusk, like the one above just off Minneapolis’ Lake Harriet. I’m showing it to clients later today...Read More
