<![CDATA[Dyson Creative Media - Blog]]>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:23:33 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Add Agent Info Section in Listings]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:52:44 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/add-agent-info-section-in-listingsIf you have setup your profile description in your Settings you can now add this section to a property website.
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Login to your Portal

1. Click on Listings
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2. Click on the Property Website Editor
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3. Click on Add New Section
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4. Click on Agent Info & Summary
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5. Click on View
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​6. Click on ABOUT ME…
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]]><![CDATA[How to Hide a Photo on a Property Website]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:46:49 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/how-to-hide-a-photo-on-a-property-websiteYou are able to login to the portal and modify the property website. One of the actions you can do is hide images from showing on the property website.​

To get started to go to the listings:

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Find the Property you're looking to edit and go to the property website editor:

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​Once you're in the Property Website Editor, select Gallery:
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Uncheck the Display to hide image
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Make sure to click on save changes! ​
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]]><![CDATA[How to Rearrange Images]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:37:16 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/how-to-rearrange-imagesLooking to adjust the order of the images in the Gallery manually?

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As a real estate agent, showcasing properties in their best light is crucial, and that starts with great visuals. There are times when manually adjusting images gives you the control needed to highlight a property's best features.


Here's how you can do it:


To get started to go to the listings:
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Find the Property you're looking to edit and go to the property website editor: 
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Once you're in the Property Website Editor, select Gallery: ​
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After clicking on the gallery section, the rearrange button will show
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All you need is to drag the image you're looking to move ​
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Note: Press CTRL/CMD or shift to select multiple files. Images hidden from the gallery will not be displayed here.


Make sure to click on save changes!


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When you're ready to preview, all you need is to click here:
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]]><![CDATA[Making Changes to the Property Website]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:04:06 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/making-changes-to-the-property-websiteMaking Changes to the Property WebsiteYou can login to your portal and edit any property website. The Property Website Editor will allow you to add information about the listing (bedrooms, bathrooms, description, price, etc), you can also rearrange and hide images and add Lead Capture on the website!​
# Sign into the Portal

​1. Click on Listings
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2. Find the Listing you wish to Modify
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3. Click the Property Website Builder Icon - a New Tab will open
​If nothing happens when you click the icon please check your pop up blocker. The Property Website builder opens in a new Tab
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4. Let's add Property Information - Click "Property Info"
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5. Update this section as desired.
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6. Add Pricing Information in the "Display Section Subtitle"
​We suggest you add "Offered at $XXX,XXX"
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7. Here is where you can paste your property description
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8. When you are done with changes click "Save Changes"
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9. Let's Rearrange/Hide Images - Click "Gallery"
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10. To Hide an Image uncheck "Display"
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11. Let's Rearrange Your Images - click "Rearrange"
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12. Click and Drag the Images to the Desired Order

​You can select multiple images by holding control/command
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13. When complete click "Save Changes"
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14. Let's add Lead Capture - Click "Page Popups"
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15. Click on Add Popup
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16. Click on Lead Capture
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17. Check Required - This means the user cannot interact with the page unless they give submit their information.
​Delay Time - is the seconds before the pop up appears. If you do not want a delay enter "0"
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18. Click on Save popup
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19. To View the page Scroll up to the top of the Property Website Builder and Click "View"
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20. You Can View the Updated Property WebsiteIn this example we are showing the Lead Capture Pop up!
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]]><![CDATA[How to add Custom Text to the Single Property Website]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:41:16 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/how-to-add-custom-text-to-the-single-property-websiteYou may have custom text you wish to add to your Single Property Website, each section on the website has a Title and Subtitle where you can add any text you wish.​

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Login to your Agent Portal
1. Click on Listings Picture
2. Find the Listing you wish to Modify the Single Property Website
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3. Click Manage Display Page
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4. Click the Property Info box
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5. Enter desired text in the "Display Section Title" and "Display Section Subtitle"
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6. Click on Save Changes
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7. To see your changes Click on Preview
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8. The entered text will display here on the Single Property Website
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]]><![CDATA[How to Invite an Account Manager]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:07:46 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/how-to-invite-an-account-managerAccount Managers have full access to an Agent account to place orders, manage media and access Invoices. Account managers will be able to sign into their account with their own credentials and then will be able to access to the Agent account. Accessing via their credentials means the main Agent will not have to supply a PIN code to login, the Account Manager can simply have the PIN code sent to their contact to login!

1. Visit the portal and sign into your account
​2. In the upper right corner click the down arrow to access Settings
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3. Click on Settings
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4. Click on "Account Managers & Contacts"
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​5. Click on Invite an Account Manager

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​6. Enter the email address for the Account Manager
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​7. Click on Send Invite
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8. Account Manager invited!The address you specified will receive an email with an invitation to sign up and manage your account.
​9. How the Account Manager will place an order on your behalfOnce the invitation has been sent out and accepted the Account manager will be able to login to their account and access your account.
​10. Account Manager - Login to the Portal
11. Click on the down arrow next to their photo to access the menu
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12. Click on the name of the Managed Account you would like to accessIf you manage multiple agents they will show in this menu
13. Click on Create Order
​This will allow the Account Manager access to your account
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14. Done! You are now accessing the agents account.You may place an order by clicking Order Now at the top of the page, or click on Listings to see past orders and media
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]]><![CDATA[Save PDF as JPG]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:58:51 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/save-pdf-as-jpgWhen using the Marketing Content the Flyers download as PDF files (as they contain multiple pages).


If you would the files in JPG you can quickly convert them.


  1. Download the Flyer via the Marketing Content Section
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2. Open this PDF File on your Computer
a. Click the "File" menu
b. Click "Export"
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3. Change PDF to JPG
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4. If you are going to Print this file change the Resolution to 300
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5. Click Save
]]><![CDATA[Agent Resource - How to Create Marketing Content]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:57:04 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/agent-resource-how-to-create-marketing-content# Sign in to the Ordering Portal

​1. Once signed in look to the navigation bar at the top of the page
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2. Click on Listings
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3. Find the Listing you would like to create marketing contentYou can also search from the search bar in on the page
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4. Click on Open Marketing Toolkit Icon
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5. Find the type of content you would like to create and click on the preview imageScroll down the page to find:
  1. Flyers (Front & Back Designs)
  2. Postcards
  3. Social Media Templates
  4. Reel Orientation Social Media Templates
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6. Click on the template you would like to build
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7. The template will open and will pre-fill with your information and media
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​8. Now Click on the design to change the element
  1. Click on any photo to change
  2. Click any text box to adjust the text and also text color
  3. The large blank area is formatted for your property description. Click and paste your write up about the property
  4. Optional - Agent Logo: If you have a separate logo from your company you can upload it here. If you do not have an agent logo leave this blank and in the final download we will remove the logo plaeholder
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9. Click an Image. Once you click an image you will see available images on the right panel. These are based on the images delivered for the listing. To see all images for this listing click the "eye" icon.
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10. All of the Media will now show. Click the image you wish to add to the flyer
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11. Click on Apply to insert this image
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12. Click any Text Field
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​13. Modify the text in the right panel to update the flyer
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14. To change the color of the text
  1. Click the color palet
  2. Click and drag your mouse to select your desired color
    1. Alternately you can HEX or RGB values
  3. As you click in the color picker pallet you will visually see this update on the design
  4. When you have your desired color click off scree to remove the color picker pallet
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15. (Optional) If you want to change the filename of your design click the pencil icon at the top of the page by "Template Name"
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16. When Complete - Click Save Changes. Then you can "Download" your designAlternatively after saving your can share your design to popular social channels
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17. Now you are complete! Below is an example of what you can create!
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]]><![CDATA[How to Change the URL of a Display Page]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:48:08 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/how-to-change-the-url-of-a-display-page​Both admin and client accounts can customize the URL of the display page. By default, the address will be used as the URL slug. This can be customized on the Display Page Management.


Here's how:

Login and Manage the Display Page of the Associated Listing
  1. Login
  2. Click "Listings"
  3. Find the Listing you want to modify
  4. Click the Pencil icon on the listing to Manage the Display Page

From the Display Page Management - Scroll down to "Website Settings"
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Click on Website Settings
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Click on Url SlugThe URL Slug is the last portion of the URL address, by default we use the Address of the property as the URL slug
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Customize the text in the URL Slug box
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Click on Save Changes
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Click on Preview to go to the Display Page
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]]><![CDATA[How to Download Video on iPhone]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:30:31 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/how-to-download-video-on-iphoneHow to Download Video on iPhoneQuick Steps:
  1. In Settings - Safari - Turn off Block Pop ups
  2. From the Download Page - tap Download
  3. Open the Download from Safari
  4. Click the Share Icon
  5. Click Save
  6. Check your Photos app, the video will be in your library​


    1. From the Property Download Page
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Currently if you click download and nothing happens you have pop ups blocked in your browser. To disable pop ups proceed to the next step

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​2. Go to "Settings" and scroll down to "Safari"
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3. Toggle OFF - Block Pop Ups
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4. Return to the Download Page and tap DownloadNow you will receive a pop up message, click "Allow"
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5. Click Download
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6. In the URL - tap the download arrow, then click Downloads
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7. From the Download Panel tap on the Video File
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8. The Video will Open - Tap the Share Icon (bottom left corner)
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9. Click Save Video
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10. Open your "Photos" appYou will now see the video in your photos
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]]><![CDATA[How can I download my listing?]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:14:46 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/how-can-i-download-my-listingAgents can download their listings in two ways. Here's how:
First option would be from the delivery email that you receive which would then redirect you to the download page
You can click on View & Download Media here:
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Afterward, you will be redirected to this page:
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You can download photos one at a time or in bulk. In the event that you ordered videos, floorplans, etc it will also show here. You may also download it all by clicking on Select all then Download
The second way to download the photos/content would be from your agent account:
Go to listings:
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Select the listing you would want to download: ​
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Once again, it will then redirect you to the download page:

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]]><![CDATA[Downloading Media with Your Own Branding]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:50:31 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/downloading-media-with-your-own-brandingIf you're looking to add your logo or your company logo to the photos that you'll be downloading, here's what you'd need to do:

Simply go to the download page of the listing and then select the photo (or photos) that you want to download with branding

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Press download and then select the branding you would like to use. You can also upload a new branding file at this point
​The upload section would also be visible once you select the branded option:
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If you choose to upload a new logo, here's what you'll see

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There are 4 branding sizes/types and now 7 positions to pick from which you'll be able to see:
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Lastly, Click "Download Images". The system then creates the images for you after which the download begins.

​Here's a sample of what you'd be able to see:
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]]><![CDATA[Real Estate Leads... from your photographer.]]>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:10:40 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/real-estate-leads-from-your-photographer
As a business owner and real estate professional, leads are a vital part of your business. We understand that and we want to help you get as many leads as possible. But how can your photographer help you gather leads? 

For us, it's through the use of our FREE property websites. Every listing you book with Dyson Creative Media comes with a free customizable property website which will display all of the media assets you have purchased for your listing. These include interior/exterior images, video, floor plans, drone footage, and location map.

However, these sites aren't just sites. They are lead gathering machines! 

You see, at the bottom of each website, there is a lead capture box with your branding. If you utilize the sharing of these sites on your social platforms, email correspondence, texts, etc... you will be sure to gather warm leads for your listings, helping you move properties faster. ​

​"That is why we take pride in every listing we capture, whether it is an $80K fixer upper or a $1M dream home."

And since these sites are devoted to a single property, we know the media content needs to be eye catching, engaging, and designed to not only show the listing, but keep your audience's attention! That is why we take pride in every listing we capture, whether it is an $80K fixer upper or a $1M dream home. 

Want to see an example of one of our lead capturing property sites? Check it out here! 

We understand that selling a listing is a journey. We want to help make the ride as smooth as possible. 

If you'd like to know more about our lead capture websites, give us a call today, and let's make your listings #gobeyondgoodenough! 
]]><![CDATA[A bit of history.]]>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:06:26 GMThttps://www.dysoncreativemedia.com/blog/a-bit-of-history
You often hear photographers, whether professional or hobbyist, tell you they got into photography because they have always had a passion for it. "It was what I truly always wanted to do!" or "Even though I was a successful (enter random job here), my heart always yearned for photography." or... you get the drift. For me, that definitely wasn't the case. Oh, trust me, I do have a passion for it now, but that wasn't my *origin story*. 

No, I got into the photography world because I was cold and hungry. Literally. You see, back in the winter of 2002 I was framing houses for a living. Although you couldn't really call it a living because it was the middle of winter and the work was basically non-existent. There were weeks I wouldn't bring home more than $200. When I did work, it was cold and miserable, and I still couldn't afford groceries. It was time to get a job that would actually pay the bills. 

I found an ad in the classified section of the paper. Yep, twenty years ago that was still a great way to find a job. It was an ad for a camera specialty retail store opening up a few towns over. Before I was a house framer, I actually had plenty of retail and sales experience. I gave it a shot. The interview went well, but since I didn't have any photography experience, I almost didn't get the job. But again, I was hungry. So, I was persistent and didn't leave them alone until they gave me a chance. 

I ended up working for Bedford Camera and Video for nearly twenty years. During the first year or so, I learned a lot. And I do mean a lot. Let me tell you, working around cameras, lenses, flashes, and all the other gear, as well as interacting with professional photographers every day will go a long way toward teaching you the world of imagery. 

After about four years, I began teaching photography classes at the camera shop. Photography had become an obsession with me. I breathed it in. I dreamt about it. It had become my identity. So, you see, I didn't get into photography because I had a passion for it. I developed a passion for photography because I got into it. 

While working for Bedfords, I dabbled in photo shoots on the side. I did weddings, families, seniors, landscapes, events, boudoir, and just about anything else you can think of. It was fun, but I didn't treat it like a profession because I had a "real job." That all changed back in 2019. I decided that while working at the camera shop was quite possibly the greatest retail job ever, it was still a retail job. I had to work Saturdays, long holiday hours, and missed a lot of my kid's growing up. I needed a change. 

​"I knew I had this in the bag. Boy was I wrong."  
As luck would have it, a real estate agent who was also a real estate photographer came into the store and said she was retiring the photo side of her business. She wanted to know if anyone there knew of someone in her area who might be interested. *cue the raising of my hand" 

I shadowed her a few times to get the basics of what realtors wanted and needed in their images. And being that I had nearly two decades of experience, I knew I had this in the bag. 

Boy was I wrong. 

After getting a handful of real estate listings, and bombing all of them, I realized capturing homes would not be quite as straight forward as I thought. Therefore, I devoted the next year of my life to nothing but researching, studying, and learning everything I could about real estate photography and media. I applied all I already knew about photography to this new-to-me genre and built it into the company that is now Dyson Creative Media. 

Just like my passion for photography growing from being thrown into the ring, my love for real estate and commercial media grew from jumping feet first into that world. I absolutely love the world of commercial photography and media. That is why our focus is on photo and video for Real Estate, Headshots, Branding, and the like. That focus means we are able to excel in creating the content you need to be a successful brand in your own right. 

That's the history of how Dyson Creative Media came to be. 

If you are already a client of DCM, thank you. Sincerely. 
If not, we look forward to the opportunity to work with you to help build your brand. 

Wishing you all the best, 


Matthew Dyson
Dyson Creative Media ​
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