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The best portraits start with good, clear photographs. I have included this page to help answer any
questions you may have regarding shooting a photo of the house or building you want turned into a portrait.

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Tip 1
Please send photos that are approx. 3x5, 4x6 or 5x7.
DO NOT SEND 8x10s, slides, transparencies or Polaroids.

Tip 2
Photograph and send as many shots as you can.
Remember, I've never seen your house before. The more
photos you supply me with, the better idea I'll have as to
what your home looks like.

Tip 3
If there is a garage or other large object on the front of the
house, try not to shoot that in the foreground. See the
examples to the right.

Tip 4
Mark the photo of the view you want for your final illustration.
For instance, is the photo you want a straight-on front view
or a slightly angled view as shown to the right? If a photo is
not marked, I'll pick what I think is the best view from the
photos you have sent.

Tip 5
If there are trees or other obstructions blocking a large
portion of your view, photograph it anyway. Just be sure to
include some photos with what is behind the trees or obstruction.

Tip 6
If you cannot fit the whole house/building in one shot, stand in
one placed and shoot your photograph
. Then (keeping in the same
place)
turn your torso to get the rest of the house/building in
the second shot.

Tip 7
Include close-up photos of anything you may think is an
important or unique characteristic of your home.

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This is a good view.

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This is also an excellent view.
The garage is not the main
focal point.

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This is not a good view.
The garage appears to be larger
than the rest of the house.

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