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Pat Goodman

Pat Goodman

Pat Goodman is owner at Goodman Custom Flooring in Fayetteville, W.Va.

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Photographing Wood Floors 101: Use These Tips to Get Better Photos
It’s unlikely that your photos of refinishing a 1980s suburban home will achieve Pulitzer Prize status, but don't underestimate their importance. Use this article as a guide to improve your wood floor photos and show your work in its best light.
December 5, 2023
Make every effort to get at least a few images of your project with nice, even lighting. Here I turned on the two bathroom lights but closed the doors that were allowing harsh light in. I also included the illuminated chandelier to give the scene more honest depth. The lighting is not perfect here, but at least there are no hot spots. I also made every effort to keep all my lines square to each other and kept the center of the room the center of the image.
Contracting
From the World’s Tallest Peaks to the Wood Floors of Appalachia
Pat Goodman transitioned from professional rock climber to pushing the limits of creativity with wood flooring.
May 19, 2021
Two different lives: At left, a selfie on the summit of Daugou East (elevation 5,462 m/17,920 feet) at Siguniang National Park in Sichuan, China. At right, working on a live-edge install in Charleston, W.Va.
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