Resort-style backyard pool at dusk, Houston
Houston Real Estate Photography

Every Listing, in Its Best Light

Scroll-stopping real estate photography that gets listings sold.
From the Loop to the ’Burbs.

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Twilight
Signature Service

Day to dusk, without the second trip

Drag the slider. Same photo, same shoot: a daytime exterior turned into a glowing virtual twilight that stops the scroll.

Before: daytime exterior of a stone-front home After: virtual twilight of the same stone-front home
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DayTwilight

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Services

Everything a listing needs to sell

One shoot, one Dropbox link, every asset ready for MLS, social and print.

Virtual twilight pool with fire bowls at dusk
Signature

Virtual Twilight

Dusk skies, warm windows and glowing landscape lighting, created by hand from your daytime shoot.

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Aerial of a lit-up pier and amusement park at sunset

Drone + Lot Lines

Aerial photos with clean lot-line overlays so buyers see exactly what they’re getting.

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Virtually staged beach house porch at sunset

Virtual Staging

Empty rooms furnished in a modern, buyer-friendly style, from fast SI Staging to custom designs.

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Kitchen with a marble island and chandelier

Interior Photography

Bright, true-to-life HDR interiors with real window views and straight verticals.

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Glowing spa and pool at dusk

Twilight & Exteriors

Curb appeal, backyards, pools and patios, plus on-site twilight shoots as the sky turns.

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3D Matterport Tours

Immersive walk-through tours that let buyers explore every room from anywhere.

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Portfolio

Recent work across Houston

A few favorites from recent shoots, by category.

Twilight

Where day meets night.

Glowing spa and pool under a deep blue evening sky
Rock-edged resort pool in front of a home at dusk
Stone home with a pool and blue Adirondack chairs at dusk

Virtual Twilight

Twilight without the wait.

Virtual twilight of a backyard pool with lit fire features
Virtual twilight of a stone-front home under a dramatic dusk sky
Virtual twilight of a resort-style pool with a grotto slide and gazebo
Virtual twilight of a long pool and covered patio with lit fire bowls
Virtual twilight of a multi-story residence under a pink dusk sky
Virtual twilight of a pool with lit fire bowls and an outdoor kitchen
Virtual twilight of a two-story home under a starry sky
Virtual twilight of a pool and spa with fire bowls under a starry sky
Virtual twilight of a palm-lined backyard pool with lit fire features
Virtual twilight of a brick estate with a columned arched entry and wide front lawn
Virtual twilight of a stone and stucco home with lit path lights and stone steps under a sunset sky
Virtual twilight view from a covered patio with twin fire pits looking out to a lit pool and spa

Virtual Staging

Staged to sell.

Virtually staged kids’ bedroom with a wood bed and wall art
Virtually staged vaulted primary bedroom with a blue accent wall
Virtually staged home office with a desk, wall shelves and a garden view
Virtually staged primary bedroom with a white bed, bench and coastal art
Virtually staged beachfront porch with a sofa and lounge chairs at dusk
Virtually staged open living and dining room with a farmhouse table
Virtually staged bedroom with a green quilt, wood dresser and wall-mounted TV
Virtually staged living room with a white sofa, rattan chairs and a stone fireplace

Drone + Lot Lines

The whole property in its best light, lot lines included.

Aerial of a lakeside neighborhood at dusk with a location pin
Aerial of a neighborhood lot with property lines drawn
Aerial of acreage homes beside a river at dusk
Aerial dusk view of a master-planned community with a resort pool, amenity center and lake
Aerial of estate homes along a golf course with ponds and fairways
Aerial of a lit-up pier and Ferris wheel at sunset

Interiors

Rooms that feel like home on the first click.

White kitchen with a quartz island, globe chandelier, wood ceiling beams and a stone fireplace
Open living room with a curved white sofa, glass stair rail and a wall of windows
Open kitchen and dining area with a long island and pendant lights
Bright white kitchen with a long island and wood-look floors
Bright bedroom with an exposed brick wall and arched doorway
Long teal living room with ceiling fans, wood floors and a game table
Primary bedroom with wood ceiling beams, a patterned accent wall and a sitting area
Showroom garage with hexagon LED ceiling lights and epoxy floor
Two-story living room with a ring chandelier, linear fireplace and sectional sofa
White kitchen with a marble island, woven bar stools and brass pendants
Open great room with beamed vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace and dining table
Bedroom with a herringbone brick accent wall, tray ceiling and oversized clock

Exteriors

First impressions, from the curb to the backyard.

Stone and brick home with a curved front walkway and fresh landscaping
White farmhouse beside a pond with a windmill and live oaks
Raised blue coastal home with a grand front staircase and wraparound porches
Stone and stucco two-story home with terraced stone beds and a walkway up a landscaped lawn
Modern stone and stucco home with a long backyard pool and tanning ledge
Pool with a spa spillover framed by large live oaks
Landscaped path through tall pines to a pavilion and pool
Light brick two-story new-construction home with a two-car garage and fresh landscaping
Stone and brick one-story home with an arched entry, a round stone planter and a curved front walk
For Builders

Trusted by Houston builders

We’ve photographed homes for over 10 builders across the Houston area, from model homes and spec homes to finished builds. New construction deserves photos that sell the whole community, and every lot gets the same standard: bright interiors, curb appeal on a sunny day, and aerials that show off the neighborhood.

Two-story new-construction home with a cream stone entry tower, black glass front doors and a three-car garage
New craftsman-style home with gray board-and-batten gables, stone accents and a freshly sodded front lawn
Two-story contemporary new build with stacked-stone walls, stucco upper floor and curved stone-edged flower beds
Single-story brick new build with triple gables, dark shutters and a front-entry two-car garage
Two-story new home with board-and-batten siding, brick and stone base and a covered front porch
New-construction home with stone accents, a paver walkway and a two-car garage
Bright open-concept new-construction living area with a fireplace and wide windows
White brick two-story new-construction home with black trim and a two-car garage
New-construction kitchen with a marble island, brass pendants and a stone fireplace beyond

Builder packages

Spec & Inventory Homes

Interiors and exteriors for every finished build, with fast turnaround so listings go live quickly.

Model Home Showcase

Full interiors, exteriors, signature virtual twilight and drone, made for your website and marketing.

Community & Amenities

Aerials of the whole community, plus the pool, clubhouse, parks and entrance monuments.

Monthly Packages

Ongoing monthly coverage for builders with steady inventory, with priority scheduling and better rates than booking home by home.

Every builder’s needs are different. Contact us for a custom quote.

3D Tours

Walk through a home in 3D

Take a look around this tour, then give your next listing the same open-house-anytime experience.

3D Matterport Tours starting at $150. Price varies by square footage.

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Our 8-Step Editing Process

Every photo goes through all eight steps before it reaches your Dropbox.

  1. Balanced light that feels warm and inviting
  2. Clean lines that make rooms feel bigger
  3. Window views that sell the lot
  4. Curb appeal on a sunny day, every time
  5. Every distraction hand-removed
  6. No black screens and no dead spots
  7. Fireplaces and pools that pop
  8. Final check, then delivered to your Dropbox
Pricing Sheet

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Pricing

Simple, upfront rates

Pick a photo package, then add the extras your listing needs.

Grand

Grand

Signature package

50 photos + 4 aerials + 3 virtual twilights + floor plan + 3D Matterport tour

$500

Prices may vary based on square footage.

Elite

Elite

Most popular

50 photos + 4 aerials + 1 free virtual twilight

$300
Premier

Premier

Best value

32 photos + 4 aerials + 1 free virtual twilight

$235

50 Photos

Photo package

$220

32 Photos

Photo package

$160

21 Photos

Photo package

$145

15+ Aerials

Aerial package

$220

10 Aerials

Aerial package

$195

6 Aerials

Aerial package

$150

Free blue skies and green grass on every packageNew customers get one free custom twilight

Add-Ons

Add any of these to a shoot.

Virtual Twilight$25 per photo

Dusk or starlight skies, warm windows and glowing landscape lighting, done by hand.

SI Staging (Super Intelligent)$10 per photo

Fast, AI-powered staging that fills empty rooms in a realistic style. It’s quick and budget-friendly, and great for adding volume to a listing.

Custom Virtual Staging$30 per photo

Hand-designed staging matched to the home’s style, with detailed furniture placement and polish. It’s made for hero rooms and higher-end listings.

Aerial Photos$95 for the first 2

Added to a photo package. Each additional aerial is $25. Aerials booked on their own are $160.

3D Matterport ToursStarting at $150

An immersive 3D walk-through of the home. Price varies by square footage.

Floor Plans$15

A clear floor plan of the home to go with the listing photos.

Homes Over 5,000 Sq Ft$25

Added for larger homes over 5,000 square feet.

Drone Video$150

Aerial video of the property, added to a listing photo shoot.

Social Media Reels$50

A short vertical video of the listing, ready to post on Instagram and Facebook.

Travel Fees

Based on driving miles from Katy (77449).

Up to 30 milesFree
31 to 40 miles$15
41 to 50 miles$25
51 to 60 miles$35
61 to 70 miles$45
71 to 80 miles$55
81 to 90 miles$65
91 to 100 miles$70
Over 100 milesRequest a quote
About Carroll Media

Meet James, the photographer behind every shot

Hi, I’m James Carroll. I started Carroll Media to give Houston agents and builders photos that make buyers stop scrolling. From the curb to the sky, I’m behind every lens, and I treat each home like it’s the only one on my calendar that day.

I’ve been in business since 2017, and in that time I’ve photographed well over 10,000 homes and worked with thousands of agents in and around Houston.

2017In business since
10,000+Homes photographed
ThousandsOf Houston agents served
  • Interiors, exteriors, drone and 3D tours
  • Virtual staging
  • Signature virtual twilights, done by hand
  • Custom edits on every home
  • Every photo goes through our 8-step editing process
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James Carroll, owner and photographer at Carroll Media
Testimonials

What clients say

A great real estate photographer is hard to find. James Carroll is one of the best. Virtual Staging with James is to a next level. As a Real Estate Broker attention to detail is so important since everything is done by Internet. Night shots and Drone/aerial are also so clean and make the property really stand out. If you're new to real estate you need to call James.
Stacey Dawn OcampoBroker/Owner, Stacey Dawn Realty
I stage homes and always recommend Carroll media to photograph my clients homes. Jimmy’s pictures are GOLD!
Katie TaylorFacebook review
I recently used Jimmy to photograph a new listing. His photos are very high quality and he was very pleasant to work with. The session was easy to schedule, well-priced, and the photos were returned to me very promptly. I highly recommend Carroll Media!
Melissa TerlinskyFacebook review
Jimmy took photos of a house for me and did a great job! His photos are high quality and he makes sure that he gets the best angle possible to showcase the features of the home. You can always contact him with questions and he will get right back to you. I will definitely contact Carroll Media for the next home I need photographed!
Keri DonalsonFacebook review
How It Works

From booking to listing-ready

Today: Book it

Pick a package with clear rates and a date that works. Works online or by contacting us.

Shoot day: Photographer is on site

Inside, outside and from the air, James covers the whole property in one visit.

Editing: Pay while we edit

Your photos go through our 8-step editing process while you pay a secure Square invoice online. Delivery is in 24 to 48 hours.

Photos land

A Dropbox link with MLS-ready and full-res files, ready to list, plus any add-ons you ordered, like virtual twilight or staging.

Book & Pay

Let’s get your listing shot

Tell us about the property and we’ll confirm your shoot.

Book a Shoot

Tell us about the shoot. James will confirm the time and add any travel fee based on the property address.

Shoots run 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 12 PM to 5 PM on Saturdays.

Add-ons (optional)
Virtual Twilight

Book a Shoot

Pick your package and add-ons, then check out securely with Square: credit or debit card, Cash App Pay, Bitcoin or bank transfer (ACH).

Book a Shoot

Already have an invoice? Use the pay link in your email or text.

Gallery Delivery

Your finished photos are delivered through a private Dropbox link: MLS-ready and full-resolution files, ready to download and share.

Contact James

Call / Text832-919-3309

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Ready to list in its best light?

Serving listing agents and builders from the Loop to the ’Burbs.

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