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EMERALD COAST

DReam Views, llc

Everything Real Estate Marketing

Architectural, Residential & Vacation Rental Properties

Real Estate Photography

Real Estate Photography is the only type of photography I do. I don't do weddings, events or newborn photography. My sole focus is on helping you sell or rent property.

Single-Property Websites

If you choose a virtual tour, you automatically get a single-property website (with your own domain, if you'd like).

Virtual Staging

Most buyers depend on online listing photos. When the home is vacant, it's difficult for them to get a true understanding of the size and feel of a space. Virtual staging solves that problem

360° Virtual Tours

Choose between a standard 3D virtual tour (which is anything but standard) or a Matterport virtual tour.

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I also provide drone photography, twilight photos, sky replacement, floor plan creation, 3D dollhouses, virtual staging, editing of your own photos, video and social media services. As a full-service Real Estate Media solutions provider, there's almost nothing I can't do to help you look good to your client.

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REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES IN NAVARRE, FL

Your Best Local Real Estate Photographer on the Emerald Coast of Florida


I live in Navarre, Florida.  I absolutely love it here. You can see it through the images I produce.


If you are selling property in the Navarre and Gulf Breeze area, there are advantages to choosing me as your local real estate photographer. Being local, I have an understanding of the real estate market here in Navarre and Gulf Breeze.


As a local real estate photographer, I have the experience and skills necessary to capture the best possible images of any property on the Gulf Coast. My extensive knowledge of photography, lighting, and composition allows me to highlight the unique features of each home, making them stand out to potential buyers. This allows you to receive images that are not only visually stunning, but also highly effective in showcasing a property's features to potential buyers.


In addition, I am highly responsive and easy to work with. I understand the importance of meeting deadlines and I always work closely with real estate agents to ensure that they are completely satisfied with the final images.


Another benefit of using a local photographer is my flexibility and responsiveness. Being right here in Navarre and only minutes from Gulf Breeze makes me more accessible and easy to communicate with.


In short, my experience, skill, attention to detail, market understanding, and responsiveness make me the best local real estate photographer. I would be an excellent choice for anyone looking to market and sell a home in Northwest Florida.

ART IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Although I have been photographing real estate for many years, I feel like I am just now experiencing my own personal renaissance. Lately, I have been studying the works of the Masters such as Johannes Vermeer , Pieter Saenredam , Bernardo Bellotto and Edward Hopper.


I've been looking closely at architectural photographers, my favorite being Julius Shulman , and trying to understand their thinking processes and their techniques. I am not interested in just walking into a room and snapping a picture. I look for design cues, compositional arrangement, and how to interpret the space to give the viewer the best experience.  I don't generally use artificial lights as I want the ambient light to express the real mood of the space. Using too many lights and flashes whitewashes the image and removes all feeling from it giving the effect of a rendering rather than a photograph. 


My goal with each photo is to draw the viewer into the space, to imagine themselves there, and want to visit the space personally.

I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU

Thanks for visiting my website. Please call , email or use the form below to reach me.

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Serving Orange Beach, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, Milton, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Navarre Beach, Mary Esther, Fort Walton, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Destin, 30A, Panama City Beach and surrounding areas.


I am also willing and able to travel to any location in the US.

GOT QUESTIONS?

  • Why don't you publish your prices?

    I provide a boutique service and customize everything I do for my clients. I do offer tailor-made packages so it's easier for you to order. But I don't really offer any rigid off-the-shelf services.


    And, if I'm being totally honest, although I am affordable, I don't compete on price. If you want the lowest cost possible, I am glad to teach you how you can take your own high quality pictures. I truly think that's a better option than hiring the lowest priced photographer who needs to value quantity over quality in order to stay afloat. Do you really want to put your branding in the hands of the lowest bidder?


    You can also see my price list by requesting services.

  • Do you offer Matterport?

    Yes. Matterport was one of the first to provide 3D scanning and the "dollhouse" effect. 


    While Matterport is a good choice for virtual tours, there are some things it may not be best for. Like 360-degree virtual staging, for instance. That's why I offer other 3D virtual tour options.


    Call me to discuss which options are best for you.

  • How quickly can I get my photos?

    I am obsessed with providing excellent customer service. So I try to get your photos to you as quickly as I can. I shoot for 12-16 hours, but I promise by end of the next business day.

  • Do you charge by the square foot? Number of rooms? Or what?

    Sort of. The size of a property is determined by you and what square footage you will publish in your listing. Unless I am doing manual measuring for a floor plan, I will not likely know the exact square feet of any property. I trust my clients to be honest with me as I am with them.


    Having said that, charging per square foot ensures you are paying and I am getting paid a fair price.  Other factors that affect the final price are the distance to the property I have to travel (I'll go anywhere in the US) and any other services you wish to add on. Such as, a floor plan, a 360 virtual tour or high-resolution print-ready files.


    Why not give me a call and we can discuss costs? I will share with you my pricing formula so that you will know exactly what it costs to provide you with my services.

  • Do you charge a cancellation fee?

    On paper (or Internet) I do. It's $45 if you cancel on me within 24 hours of the day of the shoot. But I generally don't enforce it, if I don't have to.  I know things happen. It's better to just reschedule and move on.


    Again, I am obsessed with providing excellent customer service. Why should you have that added stress?

  • What if the weather is bad?

    I guarantee blue skies. No, I can't control the weather. But here's a good rule of thumb. If you can see the horizon, even though it's cloudy, I'll generally go forward with the photoshoot. That means there must be very little to no fog, mist or haze. On these occassions, I offer blue sky replacement at no extra charge.


    If necessary, we can still shoot interiors and reschedule just the exterior shoot.


    There is no fee or extra charge to reschedule due to bad weather.

  • Can I use the pictures I order for anything I want?

    Please understand that you are not purchasing the images themselves. You are actually licensing the use of the photos. As long as you use the photos to market the intended property or yourself or your business, that's cool with me. But please don't give my photos to anyone else to use. If you know anyone who would like to license the use of the images, please put them in touch with me.


    Here is an old, but still good article explaining Real Estate Photo Licensing for Agents.

  • Are you a licensed drone pilot?

    Yes. I  was issued my FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification in July of 2022.

  • I have more questions!

    Awesome! I will try to provide you with the answers. This as my personal invitation to you for us to grab a coffeee (on me of course) and sit a spell to discuss how my services can help you.

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Some properties just need twilight photos. #realestate #realestatephotography
In case you don't know, at Emerald Coast Dream Views, we produce high-quality virtual staging images. Although we use AI to help speed things up, these images are created with 3D objects which give us the ability to re-position the furniture. But it also gives us the ability to re-use the assets for other photos. For example, see how you can see the dining room furniture through the doorway of the office. If you used AI only, it would probably render entirely different furniture in the background. If you are interested in virtual staging for your listing photos, give us a call: (850) 733-7625 #realestate #realestatephotography
What I like about using a long lens is that it blurs the fence out of the picture. You can still kinda see it the owl shot. #gulfbreezezoo
"I Was Dreaming of Giraffes" or "How To Turn Your Mistakes Into Art" Just turn it to black and white and add your signature. 😊
Drone photography by Emerald Coast Dream Views. #emeraldcoastphotographer #emeraldcoastrealestatephotography #emeraldcoastrealestate #realestatephotography #emeraldcoastdronephotographer #dronephotography
New company name. What do you guys think of the logo? #navarrerealestatephotographer #realestatephotographer #navarrerealestate #emeraldcoast
Customer asked if I can remove the dark seaweed that a recent storm had brought to the shore. First picture is "before." Second pic is "after." Does it look believable? #vacation #vacationrentals #navarrebeach #realestate #realestatephotography
Beautiful house on the East Bay in Gulf Breeze. #realestate #realestatephotographer #gulfbreeze #gulfbreezerealestate
Beautiful vacation home in Perdido Key Florida! #vacation #vacationrentalhomes #vacationrental #perdidokey #perdidokeyvacationrentals #realestate #realestatephotographer
Vacation rental property I photographed in Perdido Key. #vacation #vacationrentalhomes #perdidokey #realestate #realestatephotographer
If you mange vacation rental property and need photos, please keep me in mind. #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #northwestfloridarealestate #emeraldcoastrealestate #northwestfloridarealestatephotography #emeraldcoastrealestatephotography #navarrerealestate #vacation #vacationrentalhomes #VRBO #airbnb
samson.colborn's profile picture Home I photographed for sale in Mary Esther, Florida. #maryesther #maryestherrealestate #realestate #homesforsaleflorida #realestatephotographer
samson.colborn's profile picture Home I photographed for sale in Gulf Breeze. #gulfbreeze #gulfbreezerealestate #realestate #homesforsaleflorida #realestatephotographer
Home I photographed for sale in Gulf Breeze. #gulfbreeze #gulfbreezerealestate #realestate #homesforsaleflorida #realestatephotographer
Beautiful 3-bedroom condo at the Pearl in Navarre Beach. #vacation #vacationrental #navarrebeach #realestate #realestatephotographer #vrbo
I was never a fan of dark colored cabinets, but I'm a believer now. Those dark gray cabinets are just gorgeous! #realestate #realestatephotography #santarosabeachrealestate #santarosabeachrealtor #30arealestate #30arealtor #beachhouseliving #realestatephotographer #floridarealestatephotographer
Got hired to get up early to take some sunrise photos on Navarre Beach. Let me know which photo you like best. #seehowitgoes #navarrebeach #beachphotography #landscapephotography #sunrisephotography #sunrise #navarrebeachflorida #navarrebeachrealestate
Day at the zoo. #gulbreezezoo
This is an artistic portrait a I did years ago. DM me if you're interested in having a portrait made like this. . . . . . . . . . #portraitphotography
Headshots! Headshots! Get your headshots here! . . . . . . #headshots #headshotphotographer #realestate #realestateheadshots #realestateheadshotphotographer #portraitphotography
I had the privilege of helping @coastalgirl76 launch her new home decor website. We built it with Shopify. She has curated some of the most unique, hand-made products available. I really connect with her core philosophy and as she says on her website: "No matter what place you call home, the very word strikes a chord deep inside each of us. Home means sanctuary, the place we can rest, relax, enjoy time with loved ones, friends, learn, grow … and just be. Our homes say a lot about who we are and what we think is important in life." Our home says a lot about us and what we fill it with expresses who we are. If you like to make your home a comfortable place for friends and family, please check out some of the products Yesenia has to offer. My favorites are the plush toys found in her Baby & Kids Collection. Check it out: https://liveitloveitbydesign.com #homedecor #handmadehomedecor #webdesign #ecommercewebdesign #ecommercewebdesigner #shopifywebdesign #shopifywebdesigner
Another beautiful home! This one was shot in Perdido Key (yes, I go all the way out there!). Need photos for your next listing? Send me a message. #realestate #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #perdidokey #perdidokeyfloridaphotography #vacationrentalphotography #vacationrental #vacationrentalhomes #interiordesign #interiordesignphotography #interiorphotography #interiorphotographer #realestatemarketing #realestatemedia
Now offering 360° Virtual Staging!!! Tell all your Realtor friends! 😊 According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR)*, buyers ranked photography, floor plans and virtual tours ABOVE video. The benefits of a virtual tour over video: 1) They are cheaper and easier to produce. Video requires a separate shoot from photography. Whereas high quality still photos can be pulled directly from the virtual tour. 2) You can still have video! The virtual walk-through can be recorded and used in your listings, website and social media. 3) Floor plans are included. With my virtual tours you will also receive the schematic floor plans at no additional charge. See the full-screen example of this room here: https://moonskymedia.com/360-virtual-staging-example/ Read the article I wrote on my blog on my website. #360virtualtours #3dvirtualtour #virtualtour #realestateagent #realestate #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #realestatemedia #realestatemarketing #realestatetech #realestatetechnology *All statistics are taken from the 2022 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report form the National Association of REALTORS® Research Group.
I really like some of the architecture in Pensacola. This is the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building. I couldn't find a lot of information on the building but I found that it was designed by William Graves and built in 1978. I personally love large concrete buildings in this Brutalist architectural style. And I really like the weathering on this building. According to Wikipedia: "Brutalist buildings are characterised by minimalist constructions that showcase the bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design. The style commonly makes use of exposed, unpainted concrete or brick, angular geometric shapes and a predominantly monochrome colour palette." What do you think about this design style? . . . . . . . #architecturephotography #brutalism #architecture #pensacola #pensacolaarchitecture #realestate #realestatephotography #architecturalphotography
Danny's bike. . . . . . . . . . #bike #triumph #triumphmotorcycles #triumphstreettriple675 #triumphstreettriple #nakedstreetbike #motorcycle
Beautiful day for a bike ride with my friend @ben.brooks.921025
Risking life and limb (not really) for a night photo of a commercial building in Navarre, FL. . . . . . . . . #commercialrealestatephotography #commercialrealestatephotographer #commercialrealestate #realestate #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #architecturalphotography #architecturalphotographer #nightphotography
Thinking about buying some wall art for you vacation rental property? Check out my shop! samson-colborn.pixels.com #fineartprints #gallerywraps #homedecor #wallart, #framedprints, #metalprints, #acrylicprints, #woodprints, #tapestries, #gulfcoastart, #gulfcoastphotos, #emeraldcoastphotography, #artforsale, #AYearForArt
Navarre isn't just beaches. . . . . . . . #navarre #navarreflorida #navarrebeach #landscapephotography #landscapephoto #landscapephotographer
Early morning photo therapy. . . . . . . . . #sunrisephotography #landscapephotography
Best time for fog around here is before sunrise. . . . . . . . #landscapephotography #fogphotography #sunrisephotography
Just a reminder that I still shoot real estate photography! DM me if you want to find out how to get a free real estate photo shoot (up to 20 images). . . . . . . . #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #northwestfloridarealestate #emeraldcoastrealestate #northwestfloridarealestatephotography #emeraldcoastrealestatephotography #navarrerealestate
Got empty rooms? Fill them with virtual furniture. I've got individual furniture, room sets and artwork. . . . . . #virtualstaging #virtualstagingphotos #virtualfurniturestaging #realestatephotography #homesforsale #navarrerealestate
Awesome Cottage in Seagrove Beach. . . . . . #seagrovebeachfl #30a #vacationrentalhomes #propertymanagement #vacationrentalpropertyphotography #vrbo #airbnb #realestatephotography
Photographed a wonderful place in Perdido Key! "Sam is an experienced photographer and did a great job for us. He was very methodical and even took the time to review his shots before leaving the property. We would like to use him when possible for future shoots." ' ' ' ' ' ' ' #realestatephotography #vacationrentalphotography #perdidokey #perdidokeyfloridaphotography #perdidokeyflorida #interiorsphotography
I've been watching a lot of science fiction lately. This water tower reminds me of some of the miniature models in sci-fi movies. To me, it looks like it's been hobbled together with pieces of random plastic models and some glue. Man, I love that sky! #pensacola #streetphotography
So I think I found what may be the coolest house in Pensacola. I was actually intending to photograph in the park across the street. But when I saw this house, I was blown away. I just had to take pictures of it. This isn't a typical real estate photography style. I am developing my own look for street photography. Let me know what you think. If you own this house, please, please, please let me take interior photos of it. #pensacolastreetphotography #pensacola #downtownpensacola #pensacolarealestate #realestatephotography
So I did a dopey video on YourTube. Production value may not be great, but I think the information might be of interest. Especially if you are interested in interiors and architectural photography. Check it out and let me know what you think. See link in my bio, as they say. #architecturalphotography #architecturalphotographer #realestatephotography #dutchpainter #PieterdeHooch #dhoochpainter #artandphotography
Are you frustrated with how long it's been taking you to get your website up and running—one that does exactly what you need it to do. - If you are frustrated with WordPress or any of those Do-It-Yourself website builders . . . - If you have spent enough time (too much, actually) trying to get your site to a point that you can be happy with it . . . - If your website developer has bailed on you . . . - If your site JUST DOESN'T WORK!. . . Then PLEASE call me. I have been helping businesses on the Emerald Coast of Florida get over the frustration of getting their websites up and running. I have put together processes that can speed things up. And I can show you how to organize and prioritize tasks so you can focus on your business. If you have a few minutes, let's talk over coffee. DM me for details and how to get 15% off your order. #webdesign #webdevelopment #websitemaintenance #websitedesign #websitedevelopment #websiteservices #webservices
Congratulations to Anita Williams of The Realty Firm in Fort Walton Beach for getting this house in Niceville under contract within 17 hours of listing! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1500 sq ft home on nearly a 1/2 acre lot. Anita is a long-time client and an Executive Member (see link in bio) of my photography and website services. As such, she was able to get a 3D virtual tour, floor plan and a single property website all for FREE. If you are a real estate agent on the Gulf Coast, contact me to see how proper marketing can get your listing sold. Shoot it. Show it. Sell it. #realestatephotographer #realestatephotography #nicevillerealestate #interiorphotography #realestate #realestateagent #realestatebroker #realestatemarketing #realestatewebsite #websitedevelopment #pensacolarealestate #gulfbreezerealestate #navarrerealestate #fortwaltonbeachrealestate #gulfcoastrealestate #emeraldcoastrealestate #realestatephotography
The American with Disabilities Act applies to websites as well as physical spaces. Small businesses like restaurants, healthcare, and real estate are not immune to receiving demand letters, complaints and even lawsuits. Making your website accessible is the right thing to do. There are literally millions of people who are "locked" out of certain websites because they do not have easy access to them. Providing needed accommodations to people with disabilities ensures that your website is accessible to blind people, people with motor impairments, visual impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more. Some of the things that your website needs in order to be more compliant include focus, color contrast, alternate text, accessible forms and page structure. If you have a website, check with your developer to see what you can do to be in compliance. I have partnered with AudioEye to help my clients ensure a hospitable website experience for visitors with disabilities. If you would like a free ADA audit of your website, DM me. #realestatewebsite #floridarealestate #realestate #websitedesign #websitedevelopment #adacompliance #realestatewebsitedesign #realestatemarketing #realestateagent
Forget Artificial Itelligence... Get a real estate website that works. #realestate #realestateagent #realestatebroker #realestatemarketing #realestatewebsite #websitedevelopment #pensacolarealestate #gulfbreezerealestate #navarrerealestate #fortwaltonbeachrealestate #gulfcoastrealestate #emeraldcoastrealestate
I just finished the website for The Realty Firm, Inc. in Fort Walton Beach. I am pretty proud of this site. If you are looking for a home on the Emerald Coast of Florida, check out their site. Some of the features of the site include: - IDX feed (with constant updates) - Advanced property search - Full CRM - Lead capture/management - Real time notifications - Automatic leads from Zillow/Trulia - Printable flyers - Full screen slideshows - Curated listings - Private home search portal - SEO indexable property pages - Interactive map - Property gallery - Calculator widget - Information for buyers & sellers - Community information - ADA compliance - And so much more! Not to mention continual SEO optimization, content creation, website maintenance, security and analytics. Are you serious about your Real Estate business? DM me. #realestate #realestateagent #realestatebroker #realestatemarketing #realestatewebsite #websitedevelopment #pensacolarealestate #gulfbreezerealestate #navarrerealestate #fortwaltonbeachrealestate #gulfcoastrealestate #emeraldcoastrealestate
There's a general rule in Real Estate Photography, that we never shoot vertical because of the way images are displayed on the MLS. But social media favors vertically formatted images and videos. So you may find yourself cropping your images vertically. To help you decide best composition for vertical format, keep these things in mind. - Include objects such as chairs or coffee tables in the forground to ground your images and to balance the visual weight of the photo. - Look for leading lines to guide the eye toward interesting objects or spaces in the background. - Long vertical lines can help keep the composition feel natural. Include small "vignette" scenes of intimate spaces. - Images with large tall objects were made for vertical formats. - Landscapes should include interesting objects in the forground so the eye moves vertically rather than horizontally. I usually like to include open space in the background (like an open doorway), to give the feeling of three-dimentional space and movement. As if you can walk right through the image. If you are a Realtor, I hope these tips help you in choosing the best images to showcase your properties. If you have any questions, fell free to DM me. #realestatephotography #architecture #photography #realtor #realestate #luxuryhomes #luxuryrealestate #interior #house #realestateagent #interiors #househunting #architecturephotography #architecturedesign #realestatelife #pensacolarealestate #gulfbreezerealestate #navarrerealestate #navarrerealestatephotographer #gulfcoastrealestate #kapwing
This is a house I recently photographed in Crestview. Yeah, I don't only do beach condos. #realestatephotographer #realestatephotography #crestviewrealestate #interiorphotography #realestate #realestateagent #realestatebroker #realestatemarketing #realestatewebsite #websitedevelopment #pensacolarealestate #gulfbreezerealestate #navarrerealestate #fortwaltonbeachrealestate #gulfcoastrealestate #emeraldcoastrealestate
Sometimes you want to have the fireplace burning for your real estate photos. But it's usually not practical to start a fire on the day of the shoot. That's where photo editing comes in. When adding realistic fire, you have to keep in mind how fire looks to a camera versus how it looks to the human eye. Because this fire is supposedly burning during the day with all the lights on in the room, it wouldn't necessarily photograph well. The flames may actually be invisible or so bright that you can't get a good exposure. When illustrating realistic fire, you want to add glow, color and motion blur to make it convincing. Also, you want to add just enough effect to make it look real but not to take away from the details of the rest of the house that is being showcased. I hope I did a good job of that here. Let me know what you think. #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #photoshopedit #fireplacephotoedit #navarrerealestate #navarrebeachrealestate #navarrebeachphotographer #navarrephotographer #realestatelistingphotography #santarosacountyrealestate
Now offering 360° Virtual Tours! These kinds of tours have shown to be very effective in helping to sell your properties. With the Pandemic and the rising cost of gas, people don't want to be driving from house to house. Now they can tour a property from the comfort of their own home. Did you know that you (actually, your avatar) can also be inside the tour with your potential client as they virtually walk around the property? You can be pointing out features of the home as they walk through it. Pretty neat, huh? If you are a Realtor with a property in Navarre that's at least 1700 Sq Ft, please DM me! I need to get more of these 360° Virtual Tours into my portfolio. So I am offering to do one for FREE if you purchase still photography from me. DM me and I will go over the details with you. #360virtualtour #virtualtour #realestatephotography #navarrerealestate #navarreflrealestate #navarrebeach #realestatephotographer #navarrerealtor #nwflorida #nwfloridarealestate #navarrebeachrealestate #navarrebeachrealtor
#thewarningband #fanpa
Which to you prefer? The first image uses my standard editing process. In the second image, I added a custom LUT (look up table) that I am thinking of using for most of my images. It's kind of a signature look that I am trying to develop without taking anything away from the photo. What to do you think? #realestatephotography #destinrealestate #destinrealestatephotographer #interiorphotography
Welcome to Destin, Florida! The trend in Real Estate photography is something called the flambient technique. That's when an image is created by blending an ambient exposure with one or several flash exposures. The flash overpowers the ambient and will give you very clean and bright (generally white) walls and ceilings. The ambient exposure leaves in subtle natural shadows and highlights. It's a good way to take a very clean shot. After all, real estate photography is a form of advertising and clean, bright images are preferred. However, I prefer to shoot with natural light only. I will bracket my exposures and blend them together to produce a high-dynamic image. But I really don't like the outside exposure to be so dark that it looks unnatural, or all the ambient color removed that the image starts to look more like a rendering. These images were shot without flash. Let me know what you think. BTW, I will shoot with the flambient technique if requested. #flambientphotography #hdrphotography #realestatephotography #interiorphotography #destinflorida
If your property has a swimming pool, you'll want to make sure to include it in your listing photos. But don't neglect how it looks! A pool is such a big asset to your property (especially if you intend to rent your place), you want to make sure it is photographed at its best. One thing that I've run into a lot are dirty pools with floating and submerged leaves; scum on the pool walls; the pool vac doing its thing right in the middle of the pool; floating toys and tubes and furniture in disarray. Of course, Photoshop can do wonders, but that adds unnecessary time and money. One other thing... When photographing a pool, be aware of your surroundings! I know of a photographer who was so focused on looking through the viewfinder, he accidentally fell in the hot tub. 😂 #destinflorida #vacation #vacationrentals #realestatephotography #beach #beachhouse #floridavacation #
Capturing a perfect day at the beach. Promote your vacation rental property with better pictures through staging. Make it look inviting by setting a table and including plants. Don't forget to prop up those pillows! #homestaging #vacationpropertyrental #vacationpropertymanagement #realestatephotography #panamacitybeach #panamacitybeachphotography #vacationrentalphotographer
Haven't posted any real estate photos in a while. Here's a sample of some of the work I've been doing lately. I had a bunch of images that I was considering posting. I culled them down to the few I thought were the best. I didn't notice until now that they are all single point perspective. I guess that's becoming my favorite view. Tell me what you think... #singlepointperspectivephotography #realestatephotography #architecturephotography #30A #panamacitybeach #destin
I'm not much of a street photographer, but I was set to capture color in Seaside. Also, did that couple color coordinate with the building behind them? #seasidefl #seasideflorida #streetphotography
Heron... #sandpipercovedestin
Under the Pier #navarrebeach #navarrebeachpier #navarrebeachfishingpier #slowshutterspeed #slowshutterphotography
People on the beach. #beachphotography #navarrebeach #surfing #endlesssummer #dayatthebeach
There's a little bit of Paris in Seaside Florida. #seasideflorida, #30A, Paris
"Stories" Every one has a story. And I like to imagine the varied stories of the people in this photo. There's more to this picture, but I really like this crop. It's less busy than seeing the whole image. However, there are more people, more stories in the image you can't see. And I think that's kind of poignant itself. #bwphotography #streetphotography #streetphotographer
Decided to convert one of my photos into a canvas print. Thinking about opening an Etsy store selling similar prints. Would you buy one of these? #artprints #canvasprints #gicleeprints
#bwphotography #architecturephotography
I do house portraits. #realestatephotography #destinrealestate #pensacolarealestate
Bright and shiny objects... #realestatephotography #architecturalphotography
This house was like and old Hollywood film set. #bwphotography #architecturephotography #realestatephotography
Architecture is an art. #architecture #architecturephotography #bwphotography #realestatephotography
I was just leaving this property and I just happened to turn around and was just taken aback by this composition. I love the repetition of the vertical columns as well as the contrast of the curved entry against all those straight lines. Tell me what you think? #architecturalphotography #architecturalphotographer #realestatephotography #emeraldcoastflorida
I don't know... I have a thing for empty chairs and old houses. You don't have to like it if you really don't.
I wish I had thought to ask the homeowner to pose for this portrait. Oh well. When I am photographing interiors, I have a bunch of rules to follow. After all we're trying to sell the space. But sometimes I'll find a composition that just makes me take the shot. I didn't turn this image over to the client, but I really like it. Shows that a real person lived there and for a long time. You can almost imagine someone, year after year, sitting at the foot of the bed staring at themselves and their imperfections. #theimagetellsastory #artinphotography #interiorphotography #realestatephotography
So this is why I shoot without lights. Using flash or artificial light would wash away the shadows that fall onto the couch. Sure, some people may prefer that those shadows be removed, but I like to leave them in. It shows how the light actually is in the room. Also, it hints that there is a big window (in this case, sliding glass door) off frame. The room looks natural and warm. #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #photography #architecturalphotography #hdrphotography
Dr. Beal's Seashell Museum #historicalsites #realestatephotography #realestate
"Friends and Family Gather Here" (when on vacation) #realestate #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #kitchendesign #kitchen #realestatemarketing #shootitshowitsellit #samsoncolborn.com #gulfbreesereaetate #NavarreRealEstate, #destinrealestate #30arealestate #pensacolarealestate
Shot this house a while ago. I believe it is in Baytowne Wharf. One of my favorite areas. #baytownewharf #realestate #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #kitchendesign #kitchen #realestatemarketing #shootitshowitsellit #samsoncolborn.com
Decided to work on branding. This is my new logo. The rocket indicates fast service (my turnaround time is generally 24hrs). The aperture indicates the work I do (photography). The blue crescent moon is in homage to my last company, Moon Sky Media. And the negative space under the rocket subliminally suggests a house, representing the bulk of my work is Real Estate Photography. #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #realestatephoto #shootitshowitsellit
Shot this beautiful kitchen last week. Contact me if you have a space you want to show off. #realestate #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #kitchendesign #kitchen #realestatemarketing #shootitshowitsellit #samsoncolborn.com
Negative space. #bwphotography
More white columns. Baytowne Wharf is an incredible place to take pictures. The whole village is amazing. One day I'll afford to stay one night maybe. #baytownewharf #bwphotography #architecturephotography
Baytowne Wharf #baytownewharf #BWphotography #bwphotos
Minimalism. #minimalism #minimalismphotography #bwphotography
#Destin #TruPlace #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #realestateemeraldcoast #navarrerealestate #destinrealestate
Not exactly a great shot for Real Estate. But there's something about this composition that I love. Hello there, rule of thirds!
"Cute cloud. It's almost as if you just placed it there..."
This is a photo @gigichicken took with her phone. She wanted me to backup her phone and I came across this and other pictures she took. I love the values in this photo. Originally it was in color but it lacked the depth and contrast with how much green was in the picture. If this was an Autumn scene it probably would have worked better in color. But look at the depth the right half of the picture has with the brightest leaves in front and the darkest tones piercing into the image pulling your eye right into the picture. Also notice how the horizontal line of the landscape peaks behind the woodshed keeping you in the picture. So does that dark spot on the bottom prevents you from wanting to leave. I think this is a remarkable picture and shows how even a simple camera phone image can still make a great photo! . . . . . #bwphotography #bwphoto #woodlandphotography #photoediting #photographyasart
I like studying the old masters' paintings to see what can be gleaned and used in my photography. I've really been into one-point perspective and one of my favorite painters is Pieter De Hooch. Almost all of his interiors are one-point perspective, but he often includes a doorway as a way out. This adds to the 3-dimentional look of his paintings and draws the viewer through the painting, not just around it. Using this method in real estate or architectural photography, asks the viewer to step inside the image and hints at more to be seen. Tell me, do you like my expounding on photographic technique? Or would you just rather see cool photos. Comment below. . . . . . #architecturalphotography #realestatephotography #photography #themasterpainters #pietrodehooch #photographiccomposition #onepointperspective #paintingvsphotography #photographictechnique
While we were driving to Arizona, I asked @gigichicken to take some pictures of the overpasses in Texas because I thought the view of them had good structure and composition. This is a picture she snapped from her phone and I edited. She has a great eye and excellent timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . #blackandwhitephotography #photography #landscapephotography #travelphotography #bwphotography #bwphoto #photoedit
I've been studying the old masters' architectural paintings. Especially axial plane technique (aka one-point perspective). I never really appreciated it's use in photography because it can tend to give your photo a bowling alley look. But if done right can really give your photo stability. Gotta make sure those verticals and horizontals are spot on. The last pic is a sample of Vermeer's "Music Lesson." At first I don't think you even notice it's painted on the axial plane. In photography, those strong lines, including the angular leading lines draw the eye right into the photo giving it strong depth. . . . . . . . #architecturalphotography #realestatephotography #onepointperspective #stabilityincomposition #photographiccomposition #interiorphotography #architecture #realestate
Navarre, FL. Landscape photography is probably the most relaxing activity. #navarrebeach #navarrebeachflorida #landscapephotography
Practicing portraits. Anyone want to try getting a portrait done? No charge, but I make all the editing decisions. :-)
My love.
Black & white is becoming my favorite. @gigichicken composed the shot with the fountain. #BWphotography #blackandwhitephotos #bwphotos #artofbw
I need someone to write my captions and hashtags
Testing out the #FujifilmXT30 for night photography. I was shooting handheld so I ended up going a bit high on the ISO. Which was a good test of ISO noise. Also, I exposure bracketed and was surprised how fast this camera shot off five exposures. Makes me pretty confident that I coud shoot HDR handheld after all.
I want pizza!
Penny's welcoming home. Practicing split-toning. Love how the colors in this picture looks like a watercolor painting.
Got my workflow down to a science. Anyone near Navarre, FL needing real estate photography, please contact me. #realestate #realestatephotography #photography #realestate #realestateagent #hdr #home #homesforsale #realestatestaging #interiordesign #architecturephotography #architecture
This was done using HDR. After merging 7 exposures, I just needed to adjust the overall exposure, color cast and clarity. I also painted in some subtle spot lights here and there just for that extra "pop." #realestate #realestatephotographer #realestateemeraldcoast #realestatephotography
Is anyone a Realtor or knows someone who is? I'm shooting again. About this image: the before pic is straight out of the camera. It's one image shot in RAW. No HDR on this one. Swapped sky and removed that weird pipe in lower right.. Also corrected perspective and lens distortion. And if course, corrected the color. Please let me know what you think. #realestateemeraldcoast #realestate #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer
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