NJASID Design Summit Images - UPDATE

Hello NJASID folks,

Just a quick note that the images will be going off line as of 12/31/2007 so if you would like to get yours, please do so soon.

A quick refresher on how to get your photos:

1. Follow the link below to the online gallery site.

2. Beneath the "Galleries" heading click on the underlined NJASID link. There is no need to search for the gallery, just click on the underlined link.

3. Enter the password for the gallery (password is on your photopass certificate).

4. Select the images you would like and add them to your cart.

5. Follow through the checkout process. You must finalize your selections and click on the "CHECKOUT" box.

6. On the payment screen there will be a space near the top of the screen for you to enter your photopass certificate number. Enter your photopass number and click "APPLY". This will deduct the cost of the two complimentary downloads from your order.

7. If you have only selected your complimentary images then you can finish the checkout screen and proceed to the download. If you have ordered more photos then you will need to input payment information for the remainder of your order and then you can finish the checkout process.

NJASID LINK

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