Last month I discovered things I created were published without my permission, plain copyright infringement. Unfortunately, it was not the first time. In the past, entire photo series somehow ended up in online portfolios of starting competitors, for real. But three times in one single month, that was another ball game. Twice it was a … Read More
As a photographer, it is likely that you will start working locally. I do, I prefer to keep things close at home and not sit in the car for half a day for a shoot. Even though your online presence is crucial for your reliability as a photographer. It is the place to show your … Read More
Plus 8 Templates to Speed Up Your Workflow! As you probably know by now, I shoot a lot of Real Estate. Sometimes it is hard to capture a space in a landscape image, other times; it’s better to make a composition in portrait mode. The Dutch MLS can handle pictures shot in portrait, but they … Read More
There are many lists around the web with example blog posts for photographers, but as far as I can tell, none of them are related to Real Estate Photography. It can be pretty hard to come up with topics. When you start blogging, it can be that you’re busy or find it difficult to write, … Read More
It’s pretty easy to step into the real estate photography business. You can just wake up one morning and decide, “Hey! Today is the day I’m starting a real estate photography business!” and — voilà! — become a real estate photographer. Of course, you need to have some technical skills and some knowledge of photo … Read More
It always amazes me how many entrepreneurs are trying to grow their businesses by pricing services and products lower than the competition. It’s also a mistake many photographers make. In a market that is quite saturated and where we have to compete against large organizations that offer a complete package of services, it’s about time … Read More
My first steps in blogging In 2007, I started my first blog called Foute Huizen which translates as Hideous Homes. I found all kinds of terrible real estate photographs on the Dutch MLS Funda.nl, took them, added my sometimes witty, sometimes sarcastic comments, and just posted them. My family and friends thought I was going … Read More