One of the area Seniors...

Nikki from Minisink High School and I got together today to discuss some senior portraits (No it's not too late!) and after we finished chatting we took a few minutes to snap a couple of quick pictures. She was a great sport and I look forward to our full session.

A quick note on real estate photography

I have had a couple of conversations recently about the value of professional photography in the real estate and interior design industries. Obviously as a professional photographer it's easy for me to explain how I feel it can benefit both the designer or broker and the seller. Having the right equipment and skills necessary to produce a quality image is essential to having that image portray the subject in its best light. Okay, that was a bad pun, but you get my meaning.

Here's a link that I often refer people to who ask about the value of having a professional photographer come in on a real estate sales project. When I sold my house in Fort Worth it was my images that went on the sales site and brochure. I knew what time of day would produce the best lighting for the various rooms and features of the house. Sure it took more time than most agents will dedicate but the results were worth it. When comparing my home to ones similar it was clear to anyone who asked which had the most appeal. First impressions are very important! Especially when it can make the difference of several thousand dollars of commission. It's not cheap, but I am betting it is less expensive than another month or two in mortgage payments waiting on a buyer.

But don't take it from me, after all, I'm the photographer trying to convince you to go with me. Read what some others have to say about it.


New York Times article on real estate photography

If you are a real estate professional and would like to discuss this more, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Pete

Congratulations to Carrie and Michael!

Yesterday, on a spectacular autumn day here in the northeast, Carrie and Michael made their vows to each other and began their life together as man and wife. Congratulations to the both of you and may you enjoy a long life full of love and happiness. And thank you for allowing me to share in that day.

I wish you two all the best as you head to Boston to see what life has in store!






Just as education is important, so is finding great photographers to network with and with that, I'd also like to say thanks to Noel at Troy Photography, for calling me in to help out, it was great shooting with you!

New friends!

Well this is certainly one of those times of the year where NY shines. The leaves are turning and the weather is beautiful! To top that off I met with Alyssa and her mother and we had a great little shooting session today. A big thanks to Jane for pulling double duty as parent and helper. That's what happens when sometimes, I put the spectators to work! But seriously, thanks ladies, it was a great session. Here's a couple of quick peeks....

Old friends....

Yesterday started off about as any other day. You know, trying to get things caught up, wondering if that iPod of yours is really dead or if it can be salvaged. It's dead, but more on that later.

Meanwhile, you phone starts ringing. For some strange coincidence yesterday was the day that four of my old friends decided to call out of the blue. Now the conspiracy theorist in me started to nag, but what the heck, maybe it's just that time of year. After juggling some schedules and pushing some errands to the wayside I was able to meet up with one of those friends and tentatively block a lunch date with two others! So anyway, I drove over to Connecticut where I met up with one of the girls I used to work with a few years back. I caught up with Stacey and her daughter at the new farm where they are boarding their horse. Take a minute to reach out to your old friends, you'll be glad you did. Terry, Zita, Joe... Let's make it happen!

A big thanks to Stacey for allowing me to post a picture of her daughter Kristen. Kristen, good luck with Romeo and thanks for hanging in there for the impromptu picture session.


Yes, Romeo is the name of the horse....

Now about that iPod... I can't believe it finally bit the dust. It has hung in there for over five years and countless drops and smashes in the suitcase, a battery change or two and now it's gone. So now the dilemma. New iPod or just jump to the iPhone? Do I want to lose my music or lose everything when I misplace it? Yes, I'm a Macintosh guy, I use Macs for all my photography work and it would be nice to finally have a phone that really does sync up with my address book and stuff. For years it's been a challenge to tweak some third party software to make everything play nice. But the price!!! Yeow! Maybe it can wait a bit....