I have had the pleasure of working with many Realtors in the Hampton Roads area. I have shot both aerial and ground photos and videos to be shown in listings, Realtors' personal sites, and social media.
As spring approaches, now is the time to plan an impressive campaign for new home listings. Top-quality photos and videos are the keys to all facets of one's marketing success.
With today's technology, showcasing listings has become more sophisticated. Top agents have embraced these tools to sell properties. Along with great photos, an impressive video of a property can show much more than a still photo, like the flow of the home's layout and overall atmosphere.
Aerial shots open up a whole new view of a property and its layout. From
the air, I can capture views which show elements in relation to each
other, rather than from the ground, where views can be obstructed.
Water features work especially well from up high.
A nice river or canal, swimming pool, or large pond with fountains
can look even more impressive from an aerial perspective.
For example, if a property has a deck, a pool, and a fire pit, from the
ground, a photographer would probably not be able to encompass all of
them in context in a single shot. While it is fine having individual
shots of each item, often people want to get a feel of their overall
position to each other.
From the air, you can also get a much better view of a property's surroundings. For a prospective buyer, aerial photos and video can sum up the type of neighborhood at a glance, showing the views
Water features show well from up high. A river or
canal, swimming pool, or large pond with fountains can look much more
impressive from the air. Aerials can also show proximity to beaches,
water access, or other nearby selling features.
Videos can provide more information than stills, such as slowly revealing the beautiful view behind a house, or circling to show the property from all angles.
Terry Young is an FAA licensed drone pilot and professional photographer and videographer. His 30 plus years of experience in pre- and post-production of both still photography and video, coupled with the latest equipment, enable him to capture amazing, high quality images.
