Expert Advice from Scott Prokop
Practical advice from my work photographing homes and properties in Saskatoon. Explore photography, floor plans, video and marketing tips for Realtors, homeowners, builders and commercial clients.
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A Hotel Shoot Is Not a House Shoot: Preparing a Hospitality Property for Photos
Prepare a hotel, restaurant or hospitality property for professional photography with a clear plan for operations, guest privacy, rooms, access and brand requirements.
Preparing an Occupied Home for Listing Photos: Kids, Pets and Basements
A practical photo-preparation plan for occupied homes, including kids, pets, basements, kitchen surfaces and the final reset on shoot day.
Put Listing Photos in an Order Buyers Can Follow
I deliver photographs numbered in the order I think works best for the listing. My aim is to make uploading easier for the Realtor and give buyers a logical way to move through the home.
Which Photo Should Lead Your Listing? Choosing the Lead Image
Choose a lead listing photo that clearly introduces the property. Compare front exteriors, views, interiors and twilight images, then check crops, accuracy and listing-platform requirements.
Choosing the First Photo for Your Listing
For almost every residential listing I photograph, the front of the home is my starting point for the lead image. It introduces the property clearly. For a condo, I often prefer an aerial view of the complex.
A Simple Format for Realtors on Camera
Appearing on camera is a personal choice. If you feel comfortable trying it, I encourage you to go for it. A listing video gives viewers a chance to see your personality as well as the home.
When to photograph a completed home in Saskatoon
I prefer photographing completed homes just before move-in. Here is how I plan builder photography, construction updates and coverage for homes available for sale.
Property Line Overlays on Aerial Photos: Illustrative, Not a Survey
Property-line overlays can help buyers understand an acreage or lot, but they are illustrative marketing graphics. Learn how to source, label and use them responsibly.
Vertical or Horizontal Video for Your Listing
I usually recommend vertical video when a Realtor plans to promote a listing on social media. Horizontal video has a different role: a slower, longer presentation that suits YouTube and a listing’s video link.
CubiCasa Tour or iGUIDE for Your Listing
A CubiCasa Tour helps buyers connect my professional photographs to the floor plan. An iGUIDE gives them a more immersive way to look around the home. I recommend choosing based on the viewing experience you want to provide.