Typical Vs. Professional

 

People often ask, “Why Professional Photography?” It is a valid question. The extra level that professional photographs bring properties to is undeniable. We have all seen the average level of photographs on the MLS® and REALTOR.com®.

 

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Problem- “My client is not willing to pay for professional photography, and I am having to front the money my self. It is not cheap, what benefits will it give my listings?”
Our Solution- We would never call ourselves ‘cheap’, but definitely not ‘expensive’. We have an affordable package for every listing and budget. Our photographs add a sense of professionalism to a listing; they show off the home as it really is. With 92% of real estate viewing done online, you have less than two seconds of the prospects time with the front picture to decide whether they click on the listing and investigate further, or say to themselves “next”. We are all about creating interest from the first glance, and our photographs do it wonderfully. Another benefit is that with this increased viewing online, comes more showings, and we all know that more showings quickly leads to a faster sale. For past client experiences please check out our Testimonial Page.

 

Problem- “I bought a nice camera, but I just cannot seem to get the lighting right. The windows are super bright and blown out, yet the rest of the room is way too dark. What in the word am I doing wrong?”
Our Solution- It is not possible to capture the entire dynamic range of photograph at once as our eye sees it. At Lance Hames Photography we use a technique called HDR (High Dynamic Range). We take 9 exposures of each scene, exposing properly for the brightest windows and lights, the deepest shadows, and everywhere in between. Then we take all of those images back to the computer and stitch them all together into one composite image that is much closer to what our eye sees.

 

Problem- “I cannot seem to get all of the important features of a room into the picture, and bathrooms and smaller bedrooms, they’re almost not even worth taking.”
Our Solution- We have invested in what are called Ultra-Wide Angle Lenses. What these lenses enable us to do is have a very, very high viewing angle of the areas; showing off the entire bathroom, bedrooms, and every other room as they should be portrayed.

 

Problem- “The color in my pictures never seems to be accurate. The photos either come out too yellow, or have a tint of green or pink.”
Our Solution- Without the proper camera or knowledge, what is known as ‘white-balance’ is a huge issue. In most consumer cameras there is Auto-White Balance, and it gets pretty close, most of the time, but cannot be perfect; it is not human. With our training and equipment we can assure you that every white will be true white, and every other color accurately conveyed.

Problem- “All of my pictures look really good, they are just kind of blurry.”
Our Solution- This is a big limitation with typical camera, in typical hands. These problems could be stemming from either lens sharpness, shutter speed, or noise handling. At Lance Hames Photography, being a professional company we have taken the leap into the absolute top of the line lenses, camera bodies, tripods, and computer software. You will not find a more sharp, crisp, and clear photo around.

We would love a chance to show you first hand.