{"id":10990,"date":"2015-12-14T17:38:10","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T17:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/?page_id=10990"},"modified":"2015-12-30T15:12:05","modified_gmt":"2015-12-30T15:12:05","slug":"why-hire-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/why-hire-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Hire Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Blurb&#8221; title=&#8221;Why you need professional photos&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; image=&#8221;http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/EXT.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;18&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>98% of buyers<\/strong> who search for a home on the internet find photos to be among the most useful features <a class=\"readmore\" href=\"\/wp\/why-you-need-professional-photography\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Blurb&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; image=&#8221;http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/DR.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; title=&#8221;What to expect&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;18&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>From booking an appointment to receiving \u00a0your photos, here is what you can expect me to do for you. <a class=\"readmore\" href=\"\/wp\/what-to-expect\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Blurb&#8221; title=&#8221;How many images do you need?&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; image=&#8221;http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/KIT.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;18&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure how many images you need\/want for a listing here are some interesting statistics <a href=\"http:\/\/www.point2.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/21\/many-listing-photos-do-you-need\/\" target=\"_blank\">read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Blurb&#8221; title=&#8221;Is your home ready for photos?&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; image=&#8221;http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/LR.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;18&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>There are things that you can do to ensure your home looks it&#8217;s best in photos. \u00a0<a href=\"\/wp\/is-your-home-ready-for-photos\/\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0b7ce0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10|15|10|15&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"main_title\">Why hire me?<\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>A qualified real estate photographer can be one of your most valuable marketing tools.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am here to help. My goal is to make the homes you sell look their very best by providing high-quality, wide-angle photos in a timely manner.<\/p>\n<p>With ten years of experience, I work with you to improve the marketability of your client\u2019s property.<\/p>\n<p>Hiring a professional real estate photographer has many benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saves you time to focus on other important things<\/li>\n<li>Reminds your clients that you offer the best service possible<\/li>\n<li>Removes the pressure of having to take and process quality images yourself<\/li>\n<li>Allows buyers to get a good sense of your properties via print, online tours and YouTube videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Professional-quality photos of your listings let clients know that you\u2019re serious about selling their home, and are effectively\u00a0displaying their property to potential buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Whether its a small apartment or luxury home I\u2019m here to help. \u00a0I offer quick turn-around \u2014 usually you\u2019ll have access to your virtual tour and photos for downloading on the same day I take your photos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_divider admin_label=&#8221;Divider&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; height=&#8221;15&#8243; divider_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; divider_position=&#8221;top&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221;] [\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>About Your Images<\/h1>\n<p>These two images were taken from the mls for a home that was listed at 1.3 million dollars. \u00a0I think you&#8217;ll agree they don&#8217;t do the home or the home owner any favours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/louiseingram.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/bad3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10373\" src=\"http:\/\/louiseingram.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/bad3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bad3\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/louiseingram.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/bad4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10374\" src=\"http:\/\/louiseingram.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/bad4-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bad4\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have no idea what the photographer used to take these, but even if\u00a0a good camera is used it doesn&#8217;t mean it will produce good photos. \u00a0There are several things that come into play &#8211; the light in the room and the brightness outside, the colours in the room &#8211; wall &amp; ceiling colour, furniture and lighting can all affect the outcome of the image.<\/p>\n<p>Here are two examples of before and after images that show what a difference professional photography can make. \u00a0In the first example the room is dark and not welcoming.\u00a0 The windows are \u2018blown out\u2019 (over exposed).\u00a0 Dark and gloomy images make a property harder to sell &#8211; buyers are less likely to show interest and that\u00a0could result in a lower sale price for the seller.You can use the little slider to shift between the two images.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twentytwenty\" class=\"twentytwenty-container\" style=\"display: none; max-width: 100%; width: 450px; height: 299px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/29192761-b172-4ec9-973e-02477068d08c.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/8a957d37-0cf4-461f-9bc9-c43d0c5c8ca5.jpg\"\/><\/div>\u00a0In the second example the home is leaning backward and this very important main exterior photo shows the house as dark and lacking detail.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"twentytwenty\" class=\"twentytwenty-container\" style=\"display: none; max-width: 100%; width: 450px; height: 299px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2dadd729-494e-4c7a-aebc-009b64d0ec3e.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/db77a9b0-5115-424c-8d3f-2fab9046f875.jpg\"\/><\/div><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Great images help to sell houses! \u00a0I will deliver images that you and your clients can be proud of and that give prospective buyers a realistic first glimpse of what could possibly be their dream home!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Please contact me if you have any questions,\u00a0I&#8217;d be happy to discuss your needs. \u00a0Best regards, Louise <strong>613.614.4073<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=&#8221;Divider&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; height=&#8221;15&#8243; divider_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; divider_position=&#8221;top&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221;] [\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; round_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#84d1ed&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10|10|10|10&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ &amp; Help<\/h2>\n<p>Please <a href=\"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/contact\/\">contact me<\/a> if you have any questions you can&#8217;t find an answer for on my site.<\/p>\n<p>My photography has a satisfaction guarantee &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/satisfaction-guarantee\/\">see\u00a0details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Blurb&#8221; title=&#8221;Why you need professional photos&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; use_circle_border=&#8221;off&#8221; circle_border_color=&#8221;#7EBEC5&#8243; image=&#8221;http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/EXT.jpg&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;18&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;14&#8243;] 98% of buyers who search for a home on the internet find photos to be among the most useful features Read more [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Blurb&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10990"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10990"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11020,"href":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10990\/revisions\/11020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/lynnelias.ca\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}