Real Estate Photography
Meet James Carvin, Photographer
I got started with nature photography back in the early ’70s, capturing desolate scenes on camping trips in my Jeep—my first car. One of my most loved photos is a sunset over the ocean, taken from high atop a ridge overlooking the Big Sur coast, just off the summit of the “Old Ferguson Road”—a name you might recognize from a Carole King song.
Later, I moved into commercial photography, shooting product and service images for companies like Lincoln Imports and Fun Services to use online.
For over a decade now, I’ve been photographing residential and commercial real estate all over Southern California—some of that work is showcased here. —Jim Carvin
Every Home Photographed with Care
From luxury estates to modest homes in tough condition—I know how to make every property look its best.
Stunning Real Estate Photos That Sell
Great photos don’t just showcase your listing—they help sell it. Today’s buyers scroll fast, looking for that one property that grabs their attention. You’ve got just seconds to make them stop and click. That’s where I come in.
For over 16 years, I’ve been helping Orange County Realtors® stand out with high-impact, professionally edited photography. My team and I use top-tier equipment to capture every space at its best. Then we take it a step further, fine-tuning each image to really make it shine—sometimes even better than real life!
Every photo you see on this site was taken and produced by James Carvin. No stock images. No brochure scans. Just real homes, really well-photographed.
I specialize in making every listing look its best—whether it’s a luxury home or one of those more “lived-in” places we all deal with. If it’s on the market, I know how to make it pop.
You’ll get high-resolution images ready for print, plus MLS-optimized versions that load fast—usually delivered the very next day.
You landed the listing—now let’s help it stand out and sell fast.
Photography Pricing
$249 Photo Package Includes:
- Approximately 20 Still Photos for property up to 2,000 square feet. Up to 3,000 square feet is only $289.
- Digitally Delivered (Emailed Dropbox Link) in two formats: MLS-optimized images and full-resolution files suitable for high-quality printing.
- Interior and exterior property photos, including outdoor views and community amenities (when accessible at the time of the shoot).
- All images shot in landscape (horizontal) orientation for MLS use, unless specifically requested.
- Every finished image is processed using multi-exposure Ultra High Dynamic Range (UHDR) technology to beautifully balance the light. No blown-out windows or harsh shadows—and just a hint of magic.
- Professional post-processing includes Photoshop® touch-ups, color correction. Any agent signs will be blurred.
- Pricing applies to Orange County, California. We do travel beyond—check the service map and note that extended travel may incur an additional fee.
- Quick turnaround—fast, reliable service you can count on.
- Call to discuss larger packages or any additional needs.
- In compliance with Section 11.5 of the CRMLS rules, will receive a written, a non-exclusive license to legally submit your photos to the MLS. The license agreement gives you the right to sublicense your photos to CRMLS and all its downstream syndication partners (e.g., Zillow) in line with the CRMLS’s perpetual sublicense terms.
FREE ADDED BONUS: As a courtesy to support our agents and their clients with property disclosures, we will include photos that show the following—provided they are accessible at the time of the photo shoot:
- Water Heater Tag, strap and expansion tank, if any.
- Smoke Detectors.
- Carbon Monoxide Detector.
- Exterior A/C Unit Label.
- Electrical Breaker Panel and any EV Charger and its Label.
- Yard Fencing Type.
- Roof Type.
Want your photos to look their absolute best? Check out our Preparations Guide before the shoot.
