A surprising number of Realtors don't understand the instant impact of photography, not just on their sales but also on their brand. A few quick phone shots just do not set the property —or your brand— apart from any others.

Jeff Showers, part owner of Shutter Zone Media understands that. His father was a long-time camera operator, so, like many kids, Jeff tried to go in a different direction. "I attempted taking a different path in graphic design before discovering my love for videography," he says.

His passion was really with photo- and videography. He studied Television Production and Video Editing, then jumped right into the frenetic world of wedding media. The industry doesn't get much more stressful than that. But Jeff says, "I loved doing weddings and I still do. I rarely found it stressful. Working in retail was stressful.”

But while working the ceremonies and receptions, he discovered a surprising interest in the backgrounds. "The landscape and architecture we used for the scenes really pulled me into Real Estate photography," says Jeff.

Then he met Casey and Paige Jones, owners of Shutter Zone Media, and that sealed the deal for him.

The people of Shutter Zone Media focus on their client relationships. They get to know their Realty clients so they have a clear understanding of needs and style. Jeff notes, "Realtors will often remember how we make them feel and not just the quality of work. The quality of our work we hope speaks for itself."

With so many years in the business, Jeff has been able to not only hone his eye but expand his skills as well. "Naturally, we enjoy the basics of Real Estate photography and video. But some Realtors don't know that we also have deep experience in drone-work."

Other services include Virtual 360 Tours, Real & Virtual Twilight Images, Virtual Staging, and more impressively, Virtual Decluttering & Renovation. Most of their shoots also come with a one-day turnaround. "We also have 9-5 client support and easy online booking."

Jeff also mentions his work with lifestyle videos and "social media reels to help Realtors build a better, more recognizable brand."

"Seeing the satisfaction on the faces of homeowners when they look at their photos —even unedited— is incredibly fulfilling," Jeff says. "And leveraging our service to help realtors win more listings and grow their brand identity really gives us a sense of achievement."

Shutter Zone Media has thousands of images you may peruse in their online portfolio at www.shutterzonemedia.com.