Capturing Kirkland Luxury: The Visual Strategy for the $2.3M Listing at 4305 105th Ave NE

A cozy family room featuring a wall of rich, custom cherry wood built-in cabinetry with integrated lighting and open shelving surrounding a large, mounted television. Two mid-century modern style armchairs with patterned orange upholstery sit on dark hardwood floors next to a large window that provides a bright view of the private, fenced backyard and lawn.
The power of professional photography is in capturing the details that truly sell a home. This family room is defined by its beautiful, custom cherry wood built-ins, which provide both elegance and essential function. Our lighting techniques meticulously showcase the wood’s rich grain and the integrated feature lighting, making the space feel both custom and inviting. For Kirkland and Redmond agents, highlighting these premium, permanent features is crucial for communicating value to discerning buyers. This photo goes beyond just showing a room; it sells the lifestyle and quality of craftsmanship.

The Strategy: Winning Listings in the Competitive Kirkland Market

To secure a premium price for a stunning 4-bed, 2.5-bath, 3,057 sq. ft. residence in Kirkland’s sought-after Houghton neighborhood, the visual marketing must be as compelling as the property itself.

At Photos in the House, our approach for a high-value listing like this is not just about taking pictures—it’s about building a strategic, all-in-one visual portfolio that pre-sells the lifestyle to discerning Eastside buyers. With over 12 years of experience and thousands of properties photographed, we deploy proven, high-leverage techniques that translate directly into agent success.

Photographed for Andrea Holmqvist,

Windermere Real Estate/East,

Austine Fleming,

Windermere Real Estate/East

NW MLS #2435703

1. Elevating Curb Appeal: The Dual-Impact Exterior Strategy

A detailed photo of a traditional two-story suburban home exterior, featuring light beige siding and a prominent covered entryway with a dark door. The property is framed by a lush, mature garden with a vibrant green lawn and large, deep-green trees, capturing the home's appealing curb appeal on a bright, sunny day.
This level of curb appeal demands professional attention. Our exterior real estate photography is meticulously timed and edited to showcase your listing’s best first impression, maximizing the potential for buyer engagement the moment they see the photo. From the warmth of the natural light on the facade to the vibrant, manicured landscaping, we ensure every detail is compelling. For agents in Bellevue and the greater Seattle area, this quality of imagery stops scrollers and immediately elevates the perception of value.

The first impression of this property must instantly convey the home’s established, private luxury. We employed a dual-layer strategy to maximize perceived value:

  • The Foundation Shot: The ground-level front exterior shot was meticulously captured during the optimal “Golden Hour” to showcase the lush, mature Pacific Northwest landscaping and the home’s timeless curb appeal.
  • The Aerial Perspective (Drone): Given the private, beautifully landscaped lot and spacious deck, a professional drone shot was non-negotiable. This delivers a critical piece of information that ground-level photography cannot: the property’s scale, private setting, and proximity to the desirable Kirkland corridor. This visual is essential for agents marketing land value and outdoor living features.
A clear, high-angle aerial photograph of the rear of a two-story suburban home with light gray siding and a dark gray roof. The house features a large, multi-level wooden deck, a covered patio area with skylights, and a spacious, well-maintained lawn. The backyard is surrounded by mature trees, highlighting the privacy and overall lot size from an elevated perspective.
The value of aerial photography is undeniable when marketing a property’s outdoor living space and expansive lot size. This drone image of a Redmond home perfectly showcases the property’s assets, including the large deck system, covered patio for year-round enjoyment, and the private, treed backdrop. From this vantage point, potential buyers can appreciate the full context of the home in its setting, which is especially crucial for properties with premium outdoor amenities in the Puget Sound region. As FAA-certified drone pilots, we capture these unique perspectives safely and professionally, guaranteeing superior image quality that drives premium buyer interest.

2. Highlighting Interior Features: Light, Flow, and Detail

In a home with custom features, buyers are looking for quality and functionality. Our focus was on showcasing the architectural and design details that justify the price point:

Feature & RoomPhotography GoalTechnical Focus
Gourmet KitchenEmphasize the rich cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and gas cooktop island. We use precise flash placement and exposure blending to ensure zero window blowouts while highlighting the granite and hardwood floors.Expert lighting and composition to convey depth and luxury.
Family/Great RoomClearly showcase the custom built-in entertainment center and the openness of the space. We use specific wide-angle lenses to capture the flow between the interior and the expansive outdoor deck.Strategic angles to convey the sense of space and connectivity.
Dining & Living SpacesCapture the ambiance created by the gas fireplace and the natural light in the living room’s custom bookshelves and French doors.Post-production color correction and detailed retouching to ensure magazine-quality results.
A brightly lit, galley-style kitchen featuring warm, cherry-toned wood cabinetry and multi-toned granite countertops. The space includes a stainless steel gas range, a matching hood vent, and a breakfast bar with modern pendant lighting. The rich hardwood floors contrast with the light walls, creating an inviting, professional-grade cooking space.
The kitchen is often the most important photo in a listing, and we treat it that way. This image of a Kirkland gourmet kitchen meticulously showcases the quality materials buyers are looking for—from the polished granite countertops and stainless steel appliances to the rich, custom wood cabinetry. Our specialized lighting techniques ensure perfect color accuracy and sparkle, highlighting the depth and texture of the stone and metal finishes. For agents in Kirkland and the Eastside, this attention to detail in high-value areas directly translates into perceived property value and generates showing requests.
Give your high-end listings the photographic excellence they deserve. Contact Photos in the House today.
A bright, inviting family room with a light cream sofa in the foreground, facing custom-built, warm wood entertainment cabinetry and shelving that fills the back wall. The room is centered on a patterned area rug and features mid-century modern accent chairs, with a large picture window on the right offering a clear, expansive view of the lush, private backyard and patio.
A well-composed shot of the main living area instantly communicates the home’s quality and functionality. This Bellevue family room is an excellent example of a space that appeals to buyers seeking both comfort and style. Our photography perfectly balances the warmth of the custom wood built-ins with the abundant natural light streaming in from the large windows, emphasizing the desirable indoor-outdoor flow. For agents in Redmond and the Eastside, this image clearly sells the lifestyle—a perfect spot for relaxing and entertaining. We ensure every element, from the seating arrangement to the integrated lighting, contributes to a cohesive, high-value visual narrative.
Attract more qualified buyers by showcasing your key living spaces with Photos in the House.
A formal yet bright dining room with light beige walls and carpet, centered on a dark wood table set for four with light gray upholstered chairs. The room features a modern fireplace with a white mantel and a large, drum-style chandelier. White French doors at the far end open to an outdoor patio, enhancing the room's spacious and elegant feel.
Dining spaces are essential for selling the entertaining lifestyle, and this image perfectly captures the room’s sophistication and functionality. This Kirkland dining room is a masterclass in balance, featuring an elegant gas fireplace for atmosphere and French doors that effortlessly extend the entertaining area outside. Our specialized lighting techniques ensure the room is bright and inviting, showcasing the architectural detail of the mantelpiece and the soft textures of the furnishings. For top Bellevue and Puget Sound agents, highlighting these distinct features is key to attracting buyers looking for premium entertaining options.
Partner with Photos in the House to expertly capture every valuable detail in your next luxury listing.Dining spaces are essential for selling the entertaining lifestyle, and this image perfectly captures the room’s sophistication and functionality. This dining room is a masterclass in balance, featuring an elegant gas fireplace for atmosphere and French doors that effortlessly extend the entertaining area outside. Our specialized lighting techniques ensure the room is bright and inviting, showcasing the architectural detail of the mantelpiece and the soft textures of the furnishings. For top Bellevue and Puget Sound agents, highlighting these distinct features is key to attracting buyers looking for premium entertaining options.
Partner with Photos in the House to expertly capture every valuable detail in your next luxury listing.

3. The All-in-One, Professional Advantage

The modern real estate market requires speed without sacrificing quality. This is where the Photos in the House commitment to efficiency and reliability shines:

  • The 24-Hour Guarantee: We know that listings with professional photography launched quickly get more views and sell faster. Our streamlined, professional workflow guarantees that your final, high-quality photos will be delivered within 24 hours of the shoot. This ensures your listing hits the market first, every time.
  • Complete Marketing Kit: We reduce the agent’s marketing workload to near-zero by providing the full suite of visual services—High-Res Photography, Drone Shots, 3D VR Tours, and Schematic Floor Plans—all from a single, seamless booking.
  • Trusted Partnership: Our deep experience with the Seattle and Eastside markets means we understand buyer expectations and know exactly which visuals will drive maximum engagement.
Core Listing Media Package - Combo package for Seattle area listings by Photos in the House Real Estate Photography.
A striking, annotated aerial map view showing the location of a suburban home, marked with a red pin, situated in a lush, treed neighborhood bordering Lake Washington. In the background, the Seattle City Center skyline is clearly visible across the water, with the SR 520 bridge connecting the two shores. Key areas like Cozy Cove and Yarrow Bay are labeled, emphasizing the home's proximity to water and major metropolitan areas.
Location, location, location. For high-value listings around Lake Washington, showing the proximity to the Seattle City Center and the convenience of SR 520 is as important as showing the home itself. Our advanced drone photography and professional annotation service create a powerful visual asset that instantly answers a buyer’s most critical question: “Where exactly is this home?” This specialized view confirms the property’s premium placement, highlighting the lush privacy while confirming the easy access to urban amenities. For Bellevue and Mercer Island agents, this is the photographic proof that separates a premium listing from the competition.
Leverage our specialized aerial marketing tools to prove your listing’s unbeatable location.

Ready to Elevate Your Next Kirkland Listing?

In the competitive Seattle/Kirkland market, your listing photos are your most powerful asset. Don’t settle for anything less than a proven, expert-level strategy backed by speed and reliability.

If you are a top-producing agent looking for the kind of visual marketing that wins listings and maximizes price, let’s talk strategy.

Book your next visual marketing project with Photos in the House today.

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