Photo Tips

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.

Tip 1:

PLEASE SEND: film photos or digital photos, make sure they are
printed out at approx. 3x5, 4x6 or 5x7 at the HIGHEST resolution you
can make them. Low resolution photos will loose detail.
DO NOT SEND: 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 house 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.
Here is an example… 
This is an excellent view.
This is also an
excellent view.
The garage is not the
main focal point.
This would be a bad view.
The garage is in the foreground
and may appear to be larger
than the rest of the house.
 

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
of your house or slightly angled to one side as shown above.

Tip 5:

 If there are trees in your front yard or other obstructions blocking
a large part of you picture, 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
place and shoot your photograph. Then (keeping in the same place)
turn your torso to get the rest of the house/building in a second shot.

Tip 7:

 Include close-up photographs of anything you may think is important
or is a unique characteristic of your home.