As professional photographers, we get to shoot some truly remarkable properties, like this stunning waterfront rental in Westport, Washington. A key element of a rental photo and video shoot is the ability to capture the essence of a space and highlight its unique features. In this post, we want to share some tips and techniques […]
Waterfront luxury rental photo and video shoot in Westport, Washington Read More
If you are planning to sell your home in the Seattle area, you want to make sure it looks its best in the photos that will attract potential buyers. A good real estate photographer can help you showcase your home’s features and highlight its strengths. But before the photographer arrives, there are some things you
Tips to prepare your home for a real estate photo shoot Read More
We live in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a great place to be, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate for real estate photography. No blue sky? No problem! We can can swap a gray sky for the blue one and add a bit of sunshine magic to the rest of the photo.
Sometimes a real estate photo needs a touch of Taku magic, our post-processing reimagination, to bring a property to life. Drag the slider to see the before-and-after difference.
The Taku Homes difference Read More
Sometimes real estate agents wonder why they don’t own the photos they hire me to take. “There wouldn’t be any photos if I didn’t hire you, no?” As a real estate photographer, I periodically get questions from brokers about image copyright, image rights and licensing. It can be a confusing subject – who owns
Understanding Image Licensing and Copyright For Real Estate Agents Read More
Cute neighborhood house in Dupont, Pierce County, Washington. Aerial drone photography for Dan McManus (eXp Realty, Bellingham).
Drone photography in Pierce County Read More
If you have a waterfront property or a property with a breathtaking view, the best way to showcase it is with an aerial drone video. We do drone photography and video in Tacoma, Gig Harbor and the surrounding areas.
Securing my camera to a 15-foot pole and using remote control to take photos give listing exteriors a unique and pleasant view.
Elevated Pole Photography Read More
I get asked if I do real estate HD photography. No! Because there is no such thing. “HD” – or high definition – refers only to video (and yes, I do shoot 4K high-definition video). Most modern cameras can take photos with plenty of resolution to display on high-definition monitors and for printing. Even good phone
HD or HDR Photography? The answer is “Neither”. Read More
I now offer drone aerial photography in Tacoma, Gig Harbor and the surrounding areas! There is nothing like a breath-taking view from up high of a property with a vista.
Drone aerial photography Read More
Sunlit cute, bright kitchen in a Gig Harbor, Washington house. Can you imagine a better place to enjoy your morning grapefruit?
A breakfast-perfect kitchen Read More
As a real estate agent, you found the photographer you like – he takes great photos, shows up on time and sends you the edited photos within a day or two. You’re excited to give him a try for your next listing. What do you do next? That’s right – review and sign a photography agreement. As a
Photography Agreement… Should You Bother? Read More
How do you showcase the sunroom of this turn of the century home overlooking the Chambers Bay? On a clear evening at sunset, of course.
Chambers Bay at twilight Read More
Did you know that in the early 20th Century America, pink was generally associated with boys and blue with girls? It wasn’t until the 1940s when the reverse color scheme was accepted. According to Wikipedia, “an article in the trade publication Earnshaw’s Infants’ Department in June 1918 said, ‘The generally accepted rule is pink for
Models are not common in real estate photos. But when they are as cute as this feline friend, how can I resist?
