Jan
5
$5,000,000 gets you a massive home up here - you’d think that they would do something a more upscale than run through this 7300 sq ft prop with a point and shoot! This is NOT the place to “try” and learn photography.
Upscale properties mean top-shelf marketing, professional photography and these guys certainly aren’t going to win any design or style awards, although the house did - apparently “THIS HOME WAS THE EASTER SEAL KCRA 3 CONCEPT HOME FOR 2008″ ! ! ? ?
4859 Cavitt Ranch Pl, Granite Bay, CA 95746
Jan
4
allegory
- Function:
- noun
- Inflected Form(s):
- plural al·le·go·ries
- Etymology:
- Middle English allegorie, from Latin allegoria, from Greek allēgoria, from allēgorein to speak figuratively, from allos other + -ēgorein to speak publicly, from agora assembly — more at else, agora
- Date:
- 14th century
1: the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence ; also : an instance (as in a story or painting) of such expression
2: a symbolic representation : emblem
Jan
3
Probably the most sickest, raddest, craziest, daring sport you will ever see - wingsuit flying, before you parachute. These guys coast over fjords and cliffs like we mortals ride bicycles, but they are going 100 mph and it looks like they could reach out and touch the sides of mountains - truly amazing!
Jan
1
Hello 2009 and the year knowledge through reading, my one big “resolution” for the new year, to find more truth, humor and bettering myself through understanding. Here’s a heavy “lifetime book”, sort of a must read…
Make sure you browse through subjects online. Sort of an Encyclopedia of historical ideas and Zeitgeist.
The Dictionary of the History of Ideas: Studies of Selected Pivotal Ideas, edited by Philip P. Wiener, was published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, in 1973-74. The Dictionary of the History of Ideas also appeared in Chinese- and Japanese-language editions.
Dec
28
I found a great article from Diana Morales of Christies, Marbella Spain, and how shes stresses the importance of using professional photography for her listings. (she also notes that you should expect to pay between 750 and 1000 EUROS per day-long session)
She states “The marketing of big villas, in particular, requires the kind of imagery that does them justice, and photos of this kind will not only make your home stand out in the marketing material of estate agents, but might even land much sought-after features in lifestyle, property and decoration magazines, all of which ads both to the marketing and the panache of your home”
Dec
26
Essential Wine lovers portal, with video. Every show is brilliant, every episode is a lesson in flavor, training, wacky adjectives and Wine drinking experience - I’ve learnt more about developing my ‘buds in three or four episodes than my entire drinking career (lol). Don’t miss the spreadsheet either, Gary Vaynerchuks ratings aren’t the highlight, the desriptions most certainly are. Epic!
Dec
26
A group of us were talking about how we all think 2009 will unfold, and the general consensus is that after the 2008 holiday, you’ll be able to purchase just about anything at a steep discount in retail and online. My sister works for a major clothing retail store and she remarked that “everything retail in SF is on sale big time”.
So 2009 could very well be the year of the discount? Here’s a great article to reinforce my predictions - 2009 is the year to but all your stuff, simply because everyone else is selling it cheap.
Dec
22
Yup, got an email from Richard Branson’s office saying they’re following Compago on Twitter. I am so money. Maybe he’ll hire me to shoot his private Virgin Islands, er, Island?
Just $47,000 per night for up to 28 Guests, 5 night minimum. Sold!
Dec
21
The national average rate for a professional photo shoot for a 3000 square foot property is:
$500 up - 11%
$400-500 - 8%
$300-400 - 16%
$200-300 - 23%
$100-200 - 30%
$100 or below - 14%
Over half or 53% of professional photographers answering this poll charge $100 - 300, and I know that a good percentage of them in this price range are in fairly rural areas. Anyone charging less is a beginner or a “Snapshooter” and you wouldn’t let an apprentice electrician wire your house either!
Also note that 35% charge $300-500 or more. That’s a full third - and likely from photographers near or in a major city.
Sellers also note: If your Realtor isn’t using someone professional you should question their marketing strategy.
The world’s top architectural photographers charge $1500 - $3000 a day for a serious property so when you’re quoted $350 for a $3M Mansion shoot you should have all these figures for perspective.
I work with all budgets because I like to keep busy. Call me at 530-392-3354 or email for a quote. True professional anything costs a fair amount, after all you don’t work at a 1% commission, do you?
http://answers.polldaddy.com/viewPoll.aspx?view=results&id=252996
Dec
19
1665 Goulart Ranch Rd. Newcastle, CA 95658
It’s big, brown and dark! Those black windows are so inviting! Apparently $1.89M gets you a poorly lit, unimaginative interior as well.
Seller, Broker Agent - Call us at 530-392-3354 to schedule a professional photo shoot
What you can do about it: Contact the Listing Broker and recommend that we re-shoot it. If successful, we’ll pay you a commission for your efforts
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