Real Estate Photographer in Rochester, MN
Trust our professional photographer and his camera for home pictures, and we ensure a high degree of enthusiasm and engagement from potential buyers in the Twin Cities.
Are you an individual, a real estate company trying to sell a house, or an architect willing to show his/her work? Then, you will need good pictures that feature the house’s assets in the best way.
At French Touch Photography, we understand the need and particularity of Med-City’s market. We offer high-quality, clean, bright-style pictures with a quick turnaround time.
We believe that even if you have the most amazing house to sell, real estate Photography is not just a fancy option but a requirement to attract people’s attention. Indeed, today, if you want to sell a property in Rochester, MN, you need more than just a quick snapshot made with your camera; you need a stunning professional image. In our modern society, images play a crucial role in deciding to buy a product.
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Pictures that Improve Your Listings
We want families to be excited when they discover images of Twin Cities homes taken by our photographer’s camera.
First impressions last forever, and every single person wanting to buy a house will first check it on the internet. Also, a great picture will highly influence your chances of selling a house quickly and for a better price. The goal of a good image is not only to represent this house accurately but also to generate the buyer’s interest by helping to envision himself/herself in his/her future home, apartment, or office. Studies show a clear nexus between clients’ enthusiasm for properties and images of high quality. Each category has its own rules and codes (for example, a blue sky with a green lawn backyard, for a home, will communicate joy and a place for the kids to play).
Our style
We offer bright and clean images that feature the property’s outdoor and indoor installations (kitchen, living room, bathroom, rooms, garage, patio, vanities, etc.).
An Image for the buyer to imagine their self living in the property
Most studies show that a buyer will choose to live in a given house if he sees pictures of it when fully furnished. That’s why we recommend cleaning the house of everything that would unnecessarily catch the attention but keeping some furniture. Think decor: nice chairs, fancy rugs, sophisticated tables, and modern paintings on the wall.
If the home needs some operations, such as visible installations you want to promote, you might proceed with those operations before taking pictures.
Accurate Images: home portraits
If there is one thing that realtors don’t want, it will be a disappointed client who realizes that the image he/she saw on your website and the reality don’t match.
How many agencies use fisheye lenses to make a place look spacious when it’s actually pretty small?
Of course, we use wide-angle lenses, but only in a moderate way (trying not to capture the four walls). It is like taking portrait pictures but for homes.
Generally, we use all the tools we can to make proprieties look as great as they would be in the best scenario. In other words, we focus mostly on lighting, points of view, lenses, retouching, and staging elements.
Our Retouches
Retouch plays a huge role in the final result. That’s why, thanks to modern technology, we enhance each image to obtain an amazing and natural look. We believe a good retouching work is the one you can’t notice. In other words, it should not distract the potential buyers’ attention from the product.
High Dynamic Range images. If there is one field where HDR is very useful, it’s architecture and real estate photography. Indeed, the photosensor dynamic range is wide enough to catch the same image, with low light from inside proprieties and high light from outside sunny gardens. That’s why, wisely used, photo-stacking is the perfect technique that allows us to present an image that looks very similar to the human eye’s capacity, including simultaneously extremely bright lights and extremely low lights.
That said, we use this technique in a specific manner to make the result look natural. For this purpose, we avoid the fake HDR effect that looks like plastic.
So, this is what we do:
- Cleaning the image defects by cloning some parts if needed.
- Rectify perspectives
- Neutralization of the colors (especially the mix of natural blue light and yellow artificial light)
- I showcased both the inside and the outside of the home using image composition techniques for the interior images.
Flexibility
We know how crazy the real estate market can be and how fast houses are sold, thanks to new technology. Waiting for one week to have your pictures delivered is not an option. You don’t want to lose a deal against another and faster agent. That’s why we guarantee a maximum 48-hour delivery service.
If you have an emergency, we can even go faster, offering an express 24-hour delivery time.
Accommodation
We try to accommodate you and your work obligations as far as we can. We will provide you with a higher degree of quality, the same as we put in taking portraits.
Fancy movies
Luxury properties (especially in Minneapolis and rich Twin Cities suburbs) commonly use photo and videography services to promote villas, mansions, manors, or architectural homes. Indeed, videos increase engagement. However, at French Touch Photography, we focus on high-quality photography services, and we would be happy to recommend some videographers specializing in real estate cinematography.
How much does it cost?
Our flat-rate service starts at $400 for a regular home (up to 3 bedrooms) and includes all the images in high-definition, retouched, and delivered in 48 hours. Bigger construction would be subject to specific quotes.
Additional Options:
- Different times of the day
The lighting condition directly impacts photograph quality and, thus, the sun’s position. That’s why, if you have high expectations, we may need to stay all day long to catch the building at its best angle for the different light options. - Twilight Image
These pictures would be applied to a big property with many windows and showcase the relationship between the cozy inside and the natural vegetation from the outside. In a way, these kinds of images are close to landscape photography and are made to be fairy ones. They are taken during or shortly after sunset. The mix of blue and yellow colors creates a dynamic image. - Property highlight reels for social media
We can shoot short videos for social media or other platforms. - Multiple season shooting
It would be interesting to show the same location with different vegetation. - Slideshow made of images for social media and videography
- 360° images
This is a fancy option we would be happy to offer. However, due to object deformation, multiple images of the same room might be more appropriate.
How to Hire Your Real Estate Photographer?
If you are a realtor who is rushing and needs pictures before tomorrow, we can shoot your property today (if we are available and depending on the weather conditions).
If you are not in a rush, we can schedule the photoshoot for a day with good weather. This will ensure the best light (blue sky) and warm colors.
Booking Process
- Contact me with your property details
- Choose a date and time
- I send you a contract. You pay up-front
- I shoot your pictures
- Receive your edited photos in 1–2 days
Service Area in Minnesota
We drive up to 100 miles around Rochester and Olmsted County to take families home or further in Minnesota for bigger contracts. That includes Byron, Mankato, MN; Stewartville, MN; Kasson, Mantorville, Oronoco, Pine Island, Zumbrota, Owatonna, Faribault, Albert Lea, Minnetonka, Austin, MN; Bloomington, Red Wing, Winona, and St Paul, MN.
More about your photographer
We also offer professional photography services in Minnesota, such as advertising photography in Minneapolis, MN.
We are passionate about photography and cover a wide spectrum. We dedicate our work to nothing but excellence. We invite you to check our portfolio for a better idea. If you have just one minute, check our presentation videography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Types of Properties Covered
Whether you’re listing a cozy apartment, a luxury home, or a commercial space, I tailor each shoot to highlight the best features of your property.
What is the best weather for real estate photography?
Lightening plays a huge role in the final result.
Both Sunny days and cloudy days work. I personally love sunny days, which bring a lot of energy, but it might be more challenging depending on how the light enters the room (type of windows, orientations). If you opt for a sunny day, choose a time when the sun is low in the sky.
Cloudy days would be easier to work with if the house is bright.
The weather to avoid is the stormy weather. On cloudy days, we don’t want to turn the lights on.
How soon can I shoot your pictures?
As soon as today, if I am in the Rochester area, if I am available, and if the weather is good.
Turnaround Time: How fast will I receive your pictures?
They can be ready the day after the shooting.
Our common delivery time is 24-48 after the shooting.
What are the most crucial rooms to photograph?
The most important are the dining room, Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen and office. People also want to see vanity.
How many pictures are delivered?
We usually deliver 20-40 images. It depends on the house and the decor. Some houses have more assets and need more pictures of details. Let’s think of nice wood furniture, a fireplace, fancy faucets, knobs, tiles in the bathroom.
Should you hire an interior designer before the shooting?
It can be a great idea to hire interior designers for a luxurious property. They can bring nice lamps, chairs, and tables and create a warm, welcoming environment.
Can exterior pictures be taken during winter?
Depends on the weather. A lovely house covered by snow would be nice.
Ready to hire us?
We can shoot the pictures as soon as today or tomorrow.
