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    Create Killer Vacation Rental Property Photos
    Create Killer Vacation Rental Property Photos
    Create Killer Vacation Rental Property Photos
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    Create Killer Vacation Rental Property Photos

    By Tyann Marcink

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    It’s no secret that vacation rental listings with fabulous photos receive more inquiries and more reservations than a listing with shoddy photos.

    But what seems to elude the average owner is the secret to obtaining those magical property photos, without hiring a professional real estate photographer.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTyann Marcink
    Release dateJun 30, 2013
    ISBN9781301386604
    Create Killer Vacation Rental Property Photos
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    Tyann Marcink

    Tyann Marcink is a photographer in the St. Louis, Missouri, area. She and her husband Mike own 2 large vacation homes in Branson, Missouri, and her family owns an additional 14 vacation homes. In addition to photography, Tyann teaches photography workshops and mentors those who would like to learn more about photography, marketing, and online business. Her business experience includes her own line of handpainted children’s room décor, the Little Elephant Company, since 2005 and photography, website design, and vacation rental properties since 2007. Her formal education includes three associate degrees in English, Journalism, and Communication. When not photographing, painting, or writing, you will find Tyann volunteering in her three sons' school classrooms or running one of them to their sports practice. Besides photography books, Tyann also plans to write a series of historical romance novels based on her great-great-great grandparents’ journey from Germany to Missouri and their story of hanging on to their land in Franklin County.

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      Create Killer Vacation Rental Property Photos - Tyann Marcink

      Create Killer Vacation Rental Property Photos

      By Tyann Marcink

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2013 Tyann Marcink

      Marcink Designs LLC

      All rights reserved.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this eBook. It is the copyrighted property of the author, and may not be reproduced, copied and distributed for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy at Smashwords.com, where they can also discover other works by this author. Thank you for your support.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 – The camera

      Chapter 2 – What is a photograph?

      Chapter 3 – Aperture

      Chapter 4 – Shutter speed

      Chapter 5 – ISO

      Chapter 6 – Depth of field

      Chapter 7 – Composition

      Chapter 8 – Psychological factors

      Chapter 9 – Staging

      Chapter 10 – Time of day

      Chapter 11 – RAW vs JPEG

      Chapter 12 – Post processing

      Chapter 13 – Saving

      Chapter 14 – Resizing

      Chapter 15 – Copyrights

      Chapter 16 – First steps

      Chapter 17 – Exterior

      Chapter 18 – Entry

      Chapter 19 – Great room

      Chapter 20 – Dining area

      Chapter 21 – Kitchen

      Chapter 22 – Bedrooms

      Chapter 23 – Bathrooms

      Chapter 24 – Family room

      Chapter 25 – Views

      Chapter 26 – Porch and deck

      Chapter 27 – Unique details

      Chapter 28 – Community amenities and local activities

      Chapter 29 – Summary

      Additional information

      About the author

      Introduction

      I am selfish.

      I realize that now.

      At first I thought I would keep my little secrets about photography for marketing my vacation rental home all to myself. Then, my family began to travel more. And I started to get pretty frustrated with all the poor quality photos of vacation properties that wanted my money.

      I was willing to fork over several thousand dollars to stay at a beautiful vacation home. However, after looking at the different listing photos, I wasn’t sure I wanted to pay so much for a place that didn’t look too nice. Yes, I knew that the photos don’t do it justice – but I wanted a place that looked worth the money from the start.

      So in my selfishness, I want you to succeed.

      My husband and I have two large vacation homes in Branson, Missouri, and have been hosting guests since 2007. There are several factors that contribute to our great success, but one of the keys has been the images of our vacation homes.

      I strived to truly show off our property with the photos. I did not want to hear the comments of:

      Tyann, we love your place. The pictures just don’t do it justice.

      Yikes. If you are hearing that, you know it is time to fix your photos.

      The comments you want from your guests are:

      Wow, we love your house! It is exactly like what we saw in your photos.

      That is when you know you’ve got it right.

      It’s no secret that vacation rental listings with fabulous photos receive more inquiries and more reservations than a listing with shoddy photos.

      But what seems to elude the average owner is the secret to obtaining those magical property photos, without hiring a professional real estate photographer.

      Create Killer Vacation Rental Property Photos reveals the hidden secrets, the ancient myths, and the rock solid truths about vacation rental photography and how you can achieve the mysterious and elusive photos for yourself.

      Chapter 1

      The camera

      Myth

      I need a fancy camera to take awesome photos.

      The answer may be a complete surprise to you, but, I promise, it is the truth.

      Truth

      Use the camera you already have.

      Yes, you read that correctly. Use the camera you already have. There are some exceptions, such as if your camera is broken or about to release the shutter one final time. But there is absolutely no reason to go out and spend $2,000 or more on high end camera equipment.

      Secret

      The camera is your tool.

      What? Doesn’t the camera take the photos when all I do is push the little button? Absolutely not! The camera does not create the image – YOU create the photograph.

      You don't take a photograph, you make it. – Ansel Adams

      Whether someone uses a smartphone, a simple point and shoot, an entry level DSLR, or a sweet full frame professional camera, it

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