REAL ESTATE PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

This beautiful, unique property is just outside Rehoboth Beach and includes 6 plus acres, a pond, marshland, woods, pool, and a very unique water feature that comes through the front yard and looks like a babbling brook. It can be turned off at anytime. There is a water view out of every window. The house is very unique and beautiful inside with lots of character. Just made for entertaining.

As usual, if you are interested in any property we shoot, just let us know, and we'll give you information.

COOPER'S DIARY PT. 2

Since I've come to live in Rehoboth Beach, I've been very busy! We're either walking, playing on the deck or yard, travelling in the car, or visiting our family. One of the first things we bought after I moved in was a basket for Gracee to sit in in the car. It hooks onto the head rest and raises her up so she can see out. Secretly, my mammas said (they thought I didn't hear) "this'll keep Cooper away from her". I was stuck on the seat and I couldn't see out the window like Gracee could. This just wasn't fair! So one afternoon while we were driving Gracee was looking out her basket at me all smug and I couldn't stand it any longer. I figured out a way to climb into the basket with her. Of course, Gracee told the mammas by growling at me (she always growls at me), and they looked back to see what the ruckus was. When they saw me in the basket, instead of being angry, they laughed and took a picture. I love those mammas. Now I climb into the basket whenever I get in the car. Sometimes Gracee isn't with us, and I climb into it and sit there by myself. Funny thing, though. The basket seems to be getting smaller! Pretty soon I won't be able to fit into it!

COOPER'S DIARY

I am Cooper John Snyder-Dellet. I was born on February 10, 2010, in Silver Spring, MD. I am ten weeks old today. My daddy's name is Pelcorp's Nutty Buddy, and my mommy is Nyla of Paradise for Pets II. My daddy was a champion one time in a show. I have five brothers and two sisters. I'll get to see one of my brothers now and then because he visits Rehoboth Beach for weekends. My aunt already lives in Rehoboth. I have been with my mommas now for 2 1/2 weeks. They are pretty cool ladies. We go to lots of different places. I also have one sister now who lives with us. She is Gracee who is a Yorkshire Terrier. Gracee is only 5 lbs., but she rules. I'm just getting used to playing with her. I'd like to squash her but know I shouldn't do that. I weigh over 16 lbs. so I know I'm stronger than her, but I allow her to get the better of me at times. She doesn't really like me, but I keep trying to make her be my friend. Gracee will be 4 very soon.

The picture of me above was taken today on the beach at Rehoboth. I love the beach. I love the sand in my paws and in my mouth, and I love digging in it. I got in the water once. I heard my mommas talking about my swimming in the water. I can't wait to do that. I think I'll be a good swimmer.

We go on lots of walks and I like to meet new people and animal friends. Because I go on lots of adventures, I decided to write this diary. Hope you like it. Come back again to read more and see pictures of me as I grow up.

SMB Real Estate Photography

is once again in the Wall Street Journal:

the link to wsj articlehttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704471204575210613781053430.html?mod=WSJ_Real+Estate_RIGHTTopCarousel

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT

REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE WEEK

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Before we started this blog, we did some aerial photography of the area for local real estate agents. We hired a woman pilot who flew out of Dover. The flight had been postponed several times because of clouds, rain, and/or wind. It just so happened that Andrew was visiting when we got the call to go up. We had asked permission ahead of time if he could go along if he happened to be with us when we were able to fly.

We were told that the small plane had heat up front but not in the back. Since Andrew and I would be sitting in the back, I was concerned that he would be cold. I made him put four layers of clothes on (much to his distress) and I pretty much did the same. Path also dressed warmly. Andrew was excited and I was overly protective, worrying about any fear he might have. Actually, he had none. He was fine. And hot!!! Once we started flying, I realized how we had over dressed. We were so crowded in our little plane that it was hard to undress. We sweated and Andrew looked at me as if to say, "I told you so".

We took off from a field off of rt. 1. Let me repeat--a field, a grassy, rutty field. Once we got up in the air, we were in awe with what we saw. Water water everywhere. What did the houses and buildings sit on? Was that real dirt they were on or did they bring in dirt to set the houses on. Being from Lancaster County, PA, I loved seeing the farms, barns, and fields. But then we'd come to more water.

Path was busy clicking away as I did not bring a camera along. I kept fussing over Andrew and he kept saying he was fine. All of a sudden I realized that I did not feel so well. One good thing I did to plan for this trip was bring along plastic bags in case Andrew got sick. Well, guess who got sick. I started gagging into my plastic bag. Andrew just looked at me. Once Path heard me, she admitted she didn't feel so well either. The pilot just laughed (nicely). She stopped at Ocean City Airport to let us recuperate. All I wanted to do was go home. Andrew wanted something to eat at the airport. I said NO.

We got back into the plane, minus some clothes and took off. No good. Path and I were still sick, holding plastic bags, and it seemed like the plane was going in too many circles. Being a good photographer, however, Path still clicked away and got some good shots. We cut the flight short and feeling like fools headed back to our house.

I hope we didn't frighten Andrew for life from flying someday on a bigger airplane.

Several weeks later we bought some meds and took three of them a piece and went back up with no problems. More good photos. I've included some photos here of Andrew, a space ship, the towers on the beach at Henlopen. More photos are in a slide show on the right side.

THIS 'N THAT

We've been very busy over the winter months. There really wasn't any down time because of weather. Yes, we had major blizzards here in Delaware, but work stopped for only a few days. Path has been doing most of the photography since I've been laid up with rotator cuff surgery and could not use my arm for much. I still can't hold my arm up to take a picture.

See Me Beautiful Photography found a new outlet for creativity. Path has taken photographs of two pregnant women in their last months of pregnancy. These are beautiful images, and we hope to get their permission to post some of them on our blog. Both women have just given birth to two healthy baby boys.

SMB Real Estate Photography was kept busy too over the winter months. Houses are selling down here and realtors are still in the need of quality photos.

We've done work for Schell Brothers and Echelon Custom Interiors. They entered some of their homes into national competition and won several gold and silver awards. We felt honored to have helped them win in a small way via our photographs. If you come down Rt. 1 into Rehoboth Beach, you'll see two billboards with our photography showing their homes.

REAL ESTATE PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Schell Brothers Gold Award/SMB Photos

Gold Award for Best Single-Family Detached Home 1,801 to 2,400 sq. ft. - HousingZone.com
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Project Name: Heritage Creek - Madison Location: Milton, Del. Designer/Architect: Schell Brothers, Rehoboth Beach, Del. Builder: Schell Brother, Rehoboth, Del. Interior Designer: Echelon Interiors, Rehoboth Beach, Del. ...

Schell Brothers Silver Award/SMB Photos

Silver Award for Best Community Facility 151 Units and Over - HousingZone.com
www.housingzone.com
Project Name: Palmer Hill Location: Stamford, Conn. Designer/Architect: Minno & Wasko, Lambertville, N.J. Builder: Sun Homes/Buckingham Partners, Pawling, N.Y. Interior Designer: Lynn Morgan Design, Rowayton, Conn

WALL STREET JOURNAL PHOTO DISPLAY

For the second time, SMB Real Estate Photography was featured in the real estate section of the Wall Street Journal. Click on the website to see the photographs.


Photos: On the Green in Dover - WSJ.com
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This 18th-century home in Delaware's capital has four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bathroom, four fireplaces, hardwood floors and multiple porches.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

ANDREW'S FIRST CHRISTMAS SHOW AT KINDERGARTEN!

DOWNTOWN REHOBOTH HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE

Rehoboth's Christmas Parade was held Monday evening, December 7. We had a wonderful time watching it with two of our grandsons, Braden and Kai. We were joined by Jenn and Brian Barrows and their children, Griffin and Grant, our friend, Monte Schisler, and Jenn's mother, Joanne. We all had a wonderful time on a clear cold night. Some sat in chairs, some stood, and Braden decided to watch most of it from inside the car since he didn't like all the noise. The kids loved all the candies thrown by the parade participants. The parade lasted one hour and ended with Santa's sleigh, of course. See more of our photos in the slideshow on the right side. We also have parade photos on our FACEBOOK page. Search for See Me Beautiful Photography/SMB Real Estate Photography on Facebook.

MORE REAL ESTATE PHOTOS

This house is near the beach and is a small homey place with great living space including a guest cabin in the back yard. The photo with the blue wall is the guest cabin.

BALD EAGLE SIGHTING

We have a cornfield behind our house that right now is the home of lots of Snow Geese and Canadian Geese. BUT two weekends ago our neighbor came over to show us what was in the field--it was this beautiful Eagle. These are the kinds of things we love because they remind us so much of our home in the mountains.

REAL ESTATE PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Remember the picture of Path on the ladder on top of the car? Well, this is the home that was shot that day. It is on the beach in Rehoboth Beach.

A PINK AFFAIR TO REMEMBER

Was a fashion show fund raiser for the Breast Cancer Society which showcased cancer survivors strutting their stuff on the runway. Check out the slide show on the right.

PROFESSIONAL LIFE

Above, is Path at work as part of Barrow and Associates, at Ocean Atlantic-Sothebys.

Here you can see how we sometimes photograph the exteriors of houses. Does anyone out there want to invest in an aerial system for us?