Changing the name helps better describe just what we do; not just photography, but also aerial, video, film production, 3d/360 degree real estate tours, and much more. Visit our new website at www.chaparralvisuals.com
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Want to know how we held the drawing? Nothing high tech... just me and my happy helper, who, closing her eyes, pulled the name out of a hat. Take a look at the video here or on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/shawnstallardphotography/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
We have enjoyed putting this contest together and will be doing more contests in the future. Thanks for your support
]]>With this in mind, Stallard Photography offers more than just photo services, that is, still images. Along with those still images video can do so much to help others want to use your services and product. Here is an example of just this. Right here you see an image of rock climbing. This may, or may be something you want to do, but do you want to work with this company based solely on the photo? Now take a look at the video below. This was something we created, and it puts forth the convincing arguments for going rock climbing with Rock Odysseys.
Stallard Photography can help you produce the video you need. Not only the basic photography and editing, but also with the concept, story boarding, and more. And we can do it at a price you can afford. Not only can we do promos, but we do real estate tours, commercials, interviews, news gathering, event coverage and instructional videos. If you like, we create the aerial photos and video needed for such projects. Take a look at our Youtube channel for some examples of our work. Feel free to contact us for more information on creating the video your business needs.
]]>You probably already have a good answer to that question based on the time you talk to clients. Still, just how much time do they spend looking at each image? How about each part of the house? Can you put a solid number down, more than just a gut reaction?
Believe it or not, somebody has done the research on this. And the source is reputable: The Wall Street Journal. Take a look at the article with the research done on this theme. It will help you understand your clients better.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324077704578360750949646798
These tours can be used to attract many buyers. Think how good this is to attract long distance buyers in particular. This is just the tool to allow them to see a home and get enough information, and then be ready to travel long distances to see the property first hand. They may even be ready to purchase the home sight unseen. That is an effective marketing tool
Some say that these kinds of tours are too expensive. We don't think so. The cost is just $200 for a home up to 2999 sq ft. For homes 3000 - 5999 sq ft, the cost is just $300. If you have a bigger home, would like to capture the outside of the home, or would like one of these tours in conjunction with our regular real estate photography services, contact us for more pricing details. In the meantime, take a look at the sample tours below
Is all of this technology, though, helping us to make better movies? Not always. Yes, the action scenes and CG are fantastic. But in a way, it feels like we are missing the human craft. In what way? Films are so often made with short clips that move fast. Actors can retake scenes until everything is just the way the director envisions. For this reason, many actors prefer the live stage, where the art of the craft can be seen in fluid motion.
Through the years, though, there have been standout directors. One of them that often comes to mind first is Alfred Hitchcock. Yes, he was a master of suspense. But he was also masterful is creating immersive scenes that could last several minutes in one clip. That was not just movie making, it was art.
Following that tradition is the work of Alexander Sokurov. In 2002 he created the film entitled Russian Ark, in which he walks us through the pages of Russian history in the Hermitage. When I started watching it, I kept watching for the first cut away.... and it didn't happen. And I kept waiting, and it still didn't happen. This 90 minute film was made with the participation of over 2000 actors and was filmed without one cut of the camera. One scene. That's it. Wow. You can watch the film on Youtube with English subtitles here:
After you get done with this, check out the documentary on the making of this film entitled "In one breath". When you see this kind of work, all I can this is; Hitchcock would be proud. Bravo.
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Recently Afton Olsen, in St. George, Utah, showed me some of his work recently installed in a home on the Ledges. The home is already located wonderfully, bordering on Snow Canyon State Park. How can you improve on that? Well, it's in the details. The kind of stuff that Afton makes by hand. The gate and front door make for an impressive entrance to the abode. Then the level of Afton's skill can be seen in the rail leading you down stairs. It is as if a vine morphed itself into a sturdy support. Next there was a guest bathroom with a wrought iron vanity. Simple and beautiful But to top it all off, there was the bridge.
Afton related how the owners originally wanted a rope bridge. But things like that are a maintenance nightmare in the searing sun of the southwest. So, after discussing a few various ideas for the bridge, they came up with a bridge that looks like it is made from rope.... but it is iron.
The pictures speak for themselves. But, if you would like to know more about Afton's work, give him a call at 435-668-7153.
]]>Maybe that's why photography is so fun. It forces a person to do just that. There things that surround us everyday, the almost every day type of things. But they become in our eyes what they really are. Not something of little import, but another precious rock that makes up the pricelessness of our world.
A few weeks back one of those moments was place in my lap. I got to interview a couple of veterans with a positive outlook on life. Take a look at their outlook. It touches the heart. It's this kind of stuff that makes me love freelance photography.
For this same reason, it's prudent to choose your photographer wisely. At Stallard Photography, we have done portraits and weddings (like all the hundreds of other photographers in the St. George area), but our specialty is in commercial and real estate work. Different techniques and equipment is often needed, not to mention the mindset. Take a look at our latest video that shows how we can help your business:
Despite the improvements had by the images from professionals, even photographs have their limitations when advertising properties. It is easy to loose the perspective of where things are located in a home. You don't get that walk in feeling. That is where video tours come in. Clients don't just look at an image, they are immersed into it.
Stallard photography is not just about taking still images. We also provide a full spectrum of video services, from interviews, to instructional videos and of course including video tours of homes. Video tours of homes include aerial footage that puts a perspective into the action that cannot be had from the ground. Our quality still photography and videos are the tools that bring clients to your property to make for a quicker sale. Take a look at this recent video tour. You will see why clients are drawn to this kind of media:
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Recently Meri Crandall from Remax associates listed the house at 4458 South 1500 West, Hurricane, Utah. Take a look at the video tour and the slide show of this beautiful home overlooking the landing strip.
Thanks to Kevin MacLeod from Incompetech for the music on the video. www.incompetech.com
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While at this home, we took a couple of HDR (high dynamic range) shots. It just make you love the kitchen and the view you get.
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On January 17 the St. George half marathon and 5K were held in St. George. Photographs were provided by Gameface Media. Stallard Photography was proud to work with Gameface and all its great photographers in covering this event. To see our work at the half marathon, visit this link:
http://rm.gamefacemedia.com/races/844/landing
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Well, today I got my Facebook and Google+ accounts going. Keep checking back as I will be adding content, to keep it interesting. Thanks for your support.
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