5 qualities that make an exceptional real estate photographer

Real estate photography is an art form — one that takes years of practice to get a firm handle on. But it takes more than know-how and talent to excel.

At Lighthouse Visuals, we look for a certain kind of person when we bring someone onto our team. We know first-hand that traits like a positive attitude and flexibility will make a good photographer great. 

Here are five qualities that make our photographers the best of the best.

We’re professionals

Lighthouse Visuals’ photographers pride themselves on being professionals in every sense of the word. We show up on time, don’t leave until the job is completed, and return the finished product quickly.

It goes beyond that, though. Our photographers are expected to be experts in their markets. They understand the trends unique to their area and are a resource for real estate agents to lean on.

That know-how extends beyond the photography realm, too. Lighthouse Visuals offers marketing consultations that aim to help real estate agents stand out from their competition.

We communicate well

Communication is one of the most important keys to a real estate photo shoot. It begins when the appointment is scheduled and all the specifics are outlined. 

Our photographers are proactive in ironing out details beforehand. We know time is the most valuable resource for a real estate agent. It’s important to us, too! When your time is wasted, so is ours. 

You can expect our photographers to reach out for confirmation about the time and location of the shoot, as well as who will be on-site. We will also discuss our vision. While our professionals have an eye for detail, we also know we need to lean on the seller’s knowledge. No one knows their home like they do!

We’re patient and flexible

Communication is one of the most important keys to a real estate photo shoot. It begins when the appointment is scheduled and all the specifics are outlined. 

Our photographers are proactive in ironing out details beforehand. We know time is the most valuable resource for a real estate agent. It’s important to us, too! When your time is wasted, so is ours. 

You can expect our photographers to reach out for confirmation about the time and location of the shoot, as well as who will be on-site. We will also discuss our vision. While our professionals have an eye for detail, we also know we need to lean on the seller’s knowledge. No one knows their home like they do!

We’re efficient

You’ll be surprised how quickly the Lighthouse Visuals team works. Once you schedule your shoot, our photographer will be out there as soon as possible. Once our work is done on-site, we turn the photos around within a day. Our editing process is streamlined so that agents can get the finished photos fast enough to compete in a hot real estate industry. 

After that, your content can be uploaded to the MLS and your listing can be activated. Eye-catching photography and 3-D tours will encourage a flood of requests for showings. Expect to get offers almost immediately!

We’re passionate and have positive attitudes

All Lighthouse Visuals photographers share at least one trait in common: a passion for their craft. Each can tell you a different story about falling in love with photography. It’s a dream job for many to be able to call themselves professional photographers.

Photography is often a labor of love. Many photographers spend years in school sharpening their skills, and plenty of practice is needed to reach this point. You can be sure our photographers have that love for what they do. It means they’ll go the extra mile to get the shot that will make buyers fall in love with your listing. 

That passion is infectious, too! A good attitude and general love for what we do is one of the most common pieces of feedback we get. It goes a long way in easing the stress involved in selling a home.

Contact us today for all your real estate photography needs!