ARC Realty - Birmingham Alabama Google Maps Business View Photography

Birmingham real estate Michael Murpree, a member of a networking group I’m part of, has been hiring me to photograph and create virtual tours of his listings. He suggested that I meet with his broker, Beau Bevis, to see if their office could benefit from the Google Maps Business View program. As soon as I walked in the front door I got excited! I knew this place would make for an excellent tour. I’ve quite honestly never seen a real estate office this nice before. You can really tell that every detail was thought through and the results are impressive.

I think the results speak for themselves! Take a look at the conventional commercial still images and virtual tour below. Be sure to check out their homepage if you are in the market to buy a house. I’ve worked with Michael Murpree quite a lot now, he’s even finding a home for my mom, so I highly recommend him if you are buying or selling a home. You can see his listings here.

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Brava Grill Restauraunt - Hoover, AL - Google Maps Business View Commercial Photography

Brava Rotisserie Grill in Hoover, Alabama is a great restaurant for a casual lunch or dinner. They have great sandwiches, salads, wraps, and entrees. They are located in the Publix Caldwell Mill Rd shopping center in-between the UPS Store and The Neighborhood Brew. See more info, and view the virtual tour on their Google + Local Page. [gallery type="circle" ids="1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1905"] View Larger Map

Now Offering Real Estate Photography - Birmingham AL Real Estate Photographers

With the Google Maps Business View and commercial photography that I’m already doing, real estate photography is a no brainer as a service for me to offer. Most of the work I’ve been doing in the past couple of years has been architectural in nature. I use specialized photo equipment made for this kind of photography (gridded focus screen, super wide angle lenses, tilt shift lenses, panoramic tripod mount, and the ability to control my camera wirelessly by my iPad). Very often I was asked if I did real estate photography. There seemed to be a need for quality professional listing photography. Either agents were taking photos themselves, or hiring other photographers that specialize in volume, and not so much the best quality. I felt that I could fulfill the need of agents who wanted to wow potential homeowners with the best photography. The photos are often the first thing a prospective home buyer will ever see. Their impression of the property is driven, in very large part, to those images. Poor photographs can turn away buyers before they ever step foot inside the front door.

That’s why my service can be so beneficial. My goal is to offer the best value in real estate photography for the Birmingham, Alabama area. I’m not going to be the fastest, or the cheapest, but I will be the best. The best quality for the amount invested. I do understand the need of the individual agent to keep costs low. Savy and successful agents also know how important good photography is.

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Buck Creek Stained Glass - Helena, AL - Commercial Photographers

Buck Creek Stained Glass in Old Town Helena, Alabama is one of the more unique businesses you will ever find. Owner, David Schlueter, is a former Marine and master stained glass artist. He can restore stained glass that has become damaged or create custom works of art. While others may be reluctant to share the secrets of their trade, David offers classes on how to make the your own creation. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, it’s worth checking out what he has to offer. It was a great pleasure creating the Google Maps Business View virtual tour of Buck Creek Stained Glass. Old Town Helena is quickly becoming a destination for unique shops and activities. Right next to the Buck Creek water fall, this area offers a variety shops, restaurants, and art. David’s business happens to be in the oldest building still standing in Helena. This gives it a unique charm like nowhere else.

So if you are in need of some stained glass repair, want to make your home one of a kind, or want to learn how to make stained glass, you must check out David at Buck Creek Stained Glass. You can view photos and the virtual tour below, and check out his website for all the details!

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Helena Mercantile - Birmingham Alabama Virtual Tours

One of the best little shops in Birmingham is in Helena. Amy Webb, owner of Helena Mercantile recently moved the store to the other side of Helena road, next to the Ice and Coal Gallery (who also has a Google virtual tour). This boutique store offers a range of ladies clothing,shoes, jewelry, and accessories. They are really known for the boots, crochet blouses, and local, hand made custom jewelry. The absolute best thing about Helena Mercantile though, is the great personal service from Amy and her team! I was very excited to to create Google Maps Business View virtual tour of Helena Mercantile. Amy has done a fantastic job of transforming an old wedding chapel in to a boutique. Whenever a store is well coordinated, neat, and visually appealing as her's is, my job is made so much easier! Thanks to merchants like Amy Old Town Helena is becoming a vibrant place in the community. If you are ever in the area stop in and say hello!

You can see the virtual tour and commercial images I created of Helena Mercantile on their Google + Local page.

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