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Sidetracked | San Antonio
Personal project time! When you take photos for a living, it's hard to find personal time to also take more photos and process more photos - but it's a passion, so I need to keep it alive! The Imaging USA conference allowed me to get out and explore San Antonio. It would be a shame to keep these photos collecting digital dust on my hard drive!!
It's been a goal of mine to take on more side projects - for personal and creative growth. Real estate photography has rules... and plenty of them! (Keeping vertical lines straight up and down, pulling detail from the outside in through windows, making sure colors are accurate to depict the true elements of a home... and so forth.) Sometimes it's nice to just be creative and take pictures for the sake of memories and creativity.
"Sidetracked" is a personal goal to keep creating and playing with photography - so I hope to make it a regular feature on the blog. Just to share some of the world as I see it. Enjoy!
San Antonio, Texas - January 2017
I like to attend photo conferences once every few years. Motivational keynote speakers, classes about post-processing, marketing, photography and business are always thought-inducing ways to keep the spark alive. There is not a lot of class time or air time given to the real estate photography industry, so often the courses are relative to the wedding/sports/portrait/family portrait genres. In several ways this helps keep me on my toes because I'll try and apply a newborn lighting class to the same way one might light a detail shot in a house.
Share #1 - THE ALAMO
I didn't want to bring a big fat tripod, but I knew I wanted to have a tripod for nighttime Alamo shots. I found a beautifully perfect travel tripod at the Expo and lugged it around ALL DAY for my nighttime pictures. Totally worth it. Daytime Alamo was okaaaay... lots of people and inside you aren't allowed to take photos. Nighttime Alamo - way less people, love the Crockett Hotel in the backdrop!! (Obviously some vertical line rules don't die easily...)
Nighttime Alamo, Garden at The Alamo, Daytime Alamo, Kickass Ranger at The Alamo
123 29th St | Hermosa Beach CA
Wanting to live the California dream and experience beach living at its finest? This custom built Hermosa Beach haven awaits you! Conveniently positioned just steps to the beach and between two of the South Bay's hottest downtown beach lifestyle communities - Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, this home has it all!
Presented by America Michael | Keller Williams Beach Cities
Wanting to live the California dream and experience beach living at its finest? This custom built Hermosa Beach haven awaits you! Conveniently positioned just steps to the beach and between two of the South Bay's hottest downtown beach lifestyle communities - Hermosa and Manhattan Beach, this home has it all! Situated on a sun-filled corner, this partially solar powered property allows for sweeping views from Palos Verdes to Malibu. Three levels of luxurious space containing 5 bedrooms (4 of which are on the same level), 5 bathrooms and to top it off, a bright and airy ocean view office wing! This entertainers delight is also fully equipped with a rooftop deck for entertaining, an 8 person jacuzzi overlooking the stunning ocean landscape, an indoor pool table on the upper level, a modern spacious open kitchen, a 3 car side-by-side garage with plenty of room for surfboards and all the beach gear you could need and extra parking for up to 2 more behind the garage for the extra guests soon to visit. Simply pack your bags and move in before the best weather months are upon us! Move quickly or this gem of a furnished rental will go quickly!
615 S Prospect | Redondo Beach CA
Pristine Condo in the heart of Redondo Beach! Bright and spacious 2 bed, 2 bath unit located in the lovely community of Brookside Village and is an easy bike ride or walk to the beach, Redondo Beach Pier, Alta Vista Park and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Riviera Village.
Presented by Becky Davidson | RE/MAX Estate Properties
Pristine Condo in the heart of Redondo Beach! Bright and spacious 2 bed, 2 bath unit located in the lovely community of Brookside Village and is an easy bike ride or walk to the beach, Redondo Beach Pier, Alta Vista Park and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Riviera Village. The living room, kitchen and dining area feature a seamless open floor plan that you will love! Walk out the living room sliding doors to a large, balcony that’s perfect for entertaining. Large master bedroom enjoys an upgraded en suite bath, brand new carpet and two custom closets. The 2nd bedroom also has brand new carpet and a custom built-in closet. Other features include: fresh paint throughout, Pergo wood floors, Vinyl dual paned windows, plantation shutters, built-ins, new shower heads and a large external storage space. Brookside Village is known for its lush landscaping, Koi ponds and babbling brooks. Complex amenities include an on-duty security guard, 2 pools, a Jacuzzi, a Gym, newly renovated tennis courts and a large clubhouse with pool tables, ping pong tables and dart boards. FHA and VA financing approved!
206 Calle Miramar | Redondo Beach CA
Enjoy living in the Heart of South Redondo Beach. Across the street from the Ocean! Very close to the Riviera Village and the Esplanade!
Presented by Randy Leaf - NW Real Estate Brokers
Enjoy living in the Heart of South Redondo Beach. Across the street from the Ocean! Very close to the Riviera Village and the Esplanade! This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome offers amazing ocean and hill views from a private rooftop deck! The main floor is great for entertaining with the living room flowing into the dining area and onto the kitchen. The kitchen boasts granite counters, stainless steel appliances, rich cabinetry, a center island, and custom tile backsplash, along with a small private patio perfect size for a BBQ. Newly refinished Hardwood floors in the main living areas and kitchen, with carpet in the bedrooms. Fresh paint throughout. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, including a master suite and laundry area. Downstairs offers a guest room, complete with a full bath off the spacious direct access 2 car garage.
