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Real Estate Photography Class - Akil

June 07, 2025 in Photography, Education

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege to teach a private one-on-one course in Real Estate photography to an aspiring photographer with natural talent. It was over a four day period, spread over 3 weeks, 16 hours of contact time, where there was a lot of practical hands-on exercises, specifically to memorialize the technical camera concepts and skills, as well as understanding the visual language of composition.
Akil, my student, who is himself a nurse, is learning photography for two reasons. The first is making himself available to his wife, a realtor in Houston, as her official photographer, and the second, utilizing this medium as a means to creatively express himself.
For the final part of the course, we photograph an actual property that is currently listed on the MLS, that’s also been professionally staged. We want to thank LaCasa Realty group for providing the space for us to teach our classes.

It was also a pleasure being a part of this young couple’s burgeoning real estate business in Houston.This is what Akil shared about his experience learning about Real Estate Photography:

“I recently attended a real estate photography course and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of instruction. Hayden was incredibly thorough, taking the time to ensure I had a strong foundation in the basic concepts before introducing more advanced techniques. His approach was patient and supportive, he helped me troubleshoot issues with my own camera and made sure I fully understood each step before moving forward.

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One of the highlights of the course was the opportunity to work with a variety of lenses that Hayden provided, which gave me hands-on experience, and a better understanding of how different tools can enhance my photography.

We also took a field trip to a beautifully staged home, where I was able to apply the techniques I learned in a real-world setting. Reviewing the photographs in real-time with Hayden was incredibly helpful and allowed me to make immediate improvements.

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Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned photographer looking to sharpen your skills, I would highly recommend Simply Splendid Photography. Hayden’s teaching style, technical knowledge, and genuine dedication to helping students grow made this course a valuable and rewarding experience.”

Akil Williams - Houston, TX (June 2025)

Tags: Teaching, Real Estate Photography, Real Estatet Education, Austin, Texas
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Hayden conducted photography workshops around the country for the Real Estate, Design and Home Staging Professional, and now conducts his own group and one-on-one courses online. He also has a cool instructional video on YouTube you might like to explore.

Hayden is the Executive Director of SEE to ACT.org, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, actively serving justice impacted youth in local communities and dedicated to transforming lives through ‘trauma informed’ fine arts and film-making education. Our programs, deeply rooted in experiential learning and storytelling, as well as preserving autonomy, traditions and culture, provide a transformative experience for youth. Participants not only develop heightened self-esteem, but also undergo a positive shift in self-perception, gaining a profound understanding of their potential as mentors, educators, community leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and engaged human beings. 

As a filmmaker, Hayden has been involved in film productions in Paris, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Austin for over 35 years. He has also taught Digital Film Production full time at the Art Institute of Austin. Hayden recently released his first feature documentary film A Force in Nature: Jóhann Eyfells, which gained recognition at several film festivals, including "Best Doc" at the Hill Country Film Festival in Texas and DIY Film Fest in Santa Monica, CA, and is currently showing on network TV in Iceland. His newest film project, AMERICAN VOICE is currently in production. You can view some of the stories HERE.


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