Who are my Clients?

I work directly with real estate agents, property managers, architects, engineers, and other professional business owners.

Why Hire A Professional Photographer?

Having your residential or commercial property photographed to list for rent or sale is very important. When several hundred thousand dollars are at stake with a listing, it makes good business sense to hire a professional. 

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Here are a few very important points about both the photographs and the way people see them.

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Because we live in a technology type world now, most people will first learn about your listing online but will scroll past your listing unless the images are high quality. Your listing images should be impressive enough to stop the scrolling and create interest in your house.

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The online images should clearly show the prospective renter or buyer the building. 

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The images should be factual, clearly and honestly representing the building and property. Photographs that have been over processed and do not represent the building and property accurately should not be acceptable.

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Professional images will:

• have correct composition​ (different rooms and areas generally require different compositions)

• be correctly exposed

• have correct focus with the correct depth of field

• have correct white balance

• have minimal or no distortion

• accurately show room sizes without the room being stretched

• accurately show all of the interior of the building

• accurately show all of the exterior of the building​​​​

• give some idea of the surrounding areas

• be correctly sized for social media​

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​The information below explains what real estate companies, realtors, and business owners may expect from a photography session. I will be happy to discuss your needs for your photo session and discuss the price.

Daytime Images - Full Session

Basic Package

• The basic package for most residential 1, 2, or 3 bedroom/1 or 2 bathroom (or similar) type houses includes up to 40 images. Photo sessions that require more than this number of images will be discussed in advance and the price of the custom photo session will be agreed upon in advance of the work.

• Detail images are not included in the base package but are an excellent add-on feature.

• Daytime full sessions do not include low-light (twilight) images.

• Photography sessions that go beyond the typical MLS listings, such as requiring extensive lighting and planning, venture more toward architectural or designer shoots where the emphasis may be on just one room or just one shot within a room. Charges for such type photo sessions will be discussed in advance.

​Daytime Images - Partial Session:

• A partial session includes up to 10 images.

• Partial sessions are useful when only a few photos are needed.

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Twilight Images:

• Twilight images of homes are usually taken just after sunset while the sky is still blue.

• Twilight images can sometimes be very impressive to potential renters or buyers.

• Interested parties might like to know how the property looks right before sunrise or right after sunset.

• A twilight photo session is an add on sessions to the daytime photo session.

• A twilight photo session includes up to 8 images.

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Detail Images:

• Detail images zoom into a specific interesting part of the home or surrounding setting.

• A few examples of detail images are: 

  • close up views of flower gardens around the home

  • close up images of a chandelier showing the exquisite design of an elegant object

  • a relaxing fire in the fireplace

  • the gentle curve of an oak staircase

  • or perhaps the reflection of sun off a copper copula on the roof.

Virtual Staging

Virtual staging lets viewers see the potential of interior and exterior spaces. Virtual staging is a great alternative to having the property physically stages, which could cost thousands, and also allows the seller to show the space in the theme they desire.

Examples of Virtual Staging: Virtual Staging Page

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Location

The price I quote for photo sessions is valid for houses within 15 miles of Brevard, NC. Because I live in Brevard, traveling to places that require more time and expense will impact the cost of the photo session. I will be happy to discuss this with you. 

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What's Included

Each photo session includes beautifully edited images correctly sized for real estate listings. Edited photos are returned to you electronically through an online download. All images are sized so they can be viewed on social media. Payment is required upon completion of the photo shoot, never in advance. Payment is accepted with credit or debit cards through Square.

What’s Not Included

1. Removal of building defects, including such things as rotten wood, water stains, mold, mildew, broken lights.

2. Editing to remove natural occurring parts of the images, such as tree shadows, natural highlights, and very dark areas where the sun doesn’t illuminate such areas.

Weather

The weather always plays an important part in when to photograph or video the scene, so some flexibility is required.

Copyright, Usage, Editing, and Ownership

All photos taken by Clark Barrow Photography are copyright protected and may not be copied, shared, cropped, edited or used without written permission. All photos are sent for a single use and may not be used for more than one use. Get with me on a price to use the images more than once. For more information, please visit this page: Copyright Info

Right to Refuse to Work for any Reason

I reserve the right to refuse to photograph a house for any reason. For example, if I arrive at a house and find it to be in such poor condition or fifthly that I believe the images will negatively impact my reputation as a photographer, then I may refuse to photograph the house. In addition, if after talking with a perspective client(s) I determine (a) the perspective client(s) to have a demeanor to be extremely difficult to work with, (b) the perspective client(s) has an abrasive attitude, or (c) the client(s) continuously curses, I may refuse to work with the perspective client(s).

Dr. Clark E. Barrow, photographing for realtors, property managers, architects, engineers, and other business professionals.