Central West Property Media

09/11/2026

🏨 **ACCOMMODATION EXPERIENCES | UNANDERRA HOTEL, NSW**

Another weekend photographing motocross, another accommodation experience to share!

📍 **This time: Unanderra Hotel, near Wollongong NSW.**

When I'm travelling to photograph motocross events, finding somewhere comfortable, conveniently located and affordable is always a priority.

For this trip, I spent two nights at Unanderra Hotel, just 13 minutes from the motocross track where I was working.

It's a traditional hotel offering budget-friendly accommodation with shared bathroom facilities, so a little different from the usual motel experience.

🛏️ **So, how was my stay?**

✅ Very comfortable bed and a great night's sleep

✅ Quiet rooms with minimal noise from adjoining guests

✅ Friendly and helpful staff

✅ Plenty of convenient parking

✅ Good bench space for working on my photography

✅ Affordable accommodation close to the event

There were a couple of things worth considering, including the shared bathrooms and the lack of apparent air conditioning in my room.

But overall, I found it a comfortable, practical and affordable place to stay.

📸 I've now published my full review, complete with my own photographs, on the **Central West Property Media – Accommodation Experiences** blog.

Whether you're visiting the Wollongong area for work, a sporting event or a short getaway, you might find this review helpful.

👉 **Read my full Unanderra Hotel review here:**

https://www.cwpropertymedia.com.au/blog/unanderra-hotel-review-wollongong-nsw/

These reviews are based on my own experiences travelling throughout NSW for photography work, sharing the good points and the things worth knowing before booking.

02/11/2026

🏨 **NEW BLOG SERIES | Accommodation Experiences**

As part of my photography work, I regularly travel to different locations, often staying in motels, hotels and other accommodation along the way.

I've decided to start sharing some of these experiences through a new series on the Central West Property Media website, featuring honest reviews, firsthand experiences and, of course, my own photography! 📸

**First stop: Catalina Motel Lake Macquarie, Toronto NSW!**

During a recent trip to the area for a motocross event, I spent two nights at Catalina Motel. With accommodation in high demand that weekend, I ended up staying in two different rooms — a Deluxe Triple Room and a Queen Room.

This gave me a great opportunity to experience and photograph both room types.

From the spacious, freshly presented rooms and exceptionally comfortable beds to the swimming pool, BBQ facilities and friendly service, there was plenty to appreciate.

And would I stay there again? **Absolutely!**

I've put together a full review featuring my experience, photographs and a comparison of the two rooms.

👉 **Read the full review here:** https://www.cwpropertymedia.com.au/blog/catalina-motel-toronto-nsw-review/

I'll be sharing more accommodation experiences from my travels, so keep an eye out for future reviews!

📸 https://www.cwpropertymedia.com.au/

26/10/2026

This is great news for property photographers in Aus and NZ ❤️

Your floor plans in your clients' branding, made easier🇳🇿 🇦🇺! We're excited to announce that CubiCasa's new branded floor plan templates are now LIVE for leading real estate agencies across Australia and New Zealand! You can now deliver professionally branded floor plans without the hassle of manually restyling each order.

Brands now available: Ray White, Harcourts, LJ Ho**er, First National, Raine & Horne, Professionals, Belle Property, McGrath, Elders, Barry Plant, Barfoot & Thompson, EVES, and Property Brokers. And we're not stopping there: Many more leading real estate brands will be added soon!

Learn more: https://help.cubi.casa/en/articles/17603559-custom-branded-styles-for-australia-new-zealand-real-estate-agencies

24/10/2026

994 runners are currently heading across the Mountain for one hot lap 🔥 as the 9th edition of the Mount Panorama Punish gets underway. With no significant rain since the completion of the 2 weeks ago there are plenty of marbles on the track for runners to negotiate. Not to mention has already reported a kangaroo on track just seconds after the start 👀

Who will bring it home? We will know very shortly.

15/10/2026

📸 A big thank you to Modubuild!

Great to work with a local Bathurst business, helping Modubuild showcase their transportable site offices with professional photography.

If you're looking for transportable site offices or site accommodation solutions, be sure to check out what Modubuild has to offer! 🏗️

👷 Builders, manufacturers & tradies — this one's for you!

Your projects deserve to be seen at their best. Professional images can help you showcase your workmanship, promote your products and give your business a more professional look online.

📷 Commercial & project photography from Central West Property Media.

💰 Photo packages from $220.

🌐 www.cwpropertymedia.com.au

Thanks again, Modubuild, for choosing Central West Property Media!

14/10/2026

Recently there was a story featured by Sunrise about AI property photos deceiving Australian Renters and Buyers. Firstly, I'd like to say that up until the past few months as a property photographer I have been hesitant to use AI with my property photos. However, I now see that AI can be used in a positive way to assist my workflow like never before.

I still maintain my professionalism and ethics by not producing photos for clients such as digitally repairing cracks in walls or building outdoor pergolas that do not exist just to name a couple. I do however, recognize that by replacing furniture or decluttering using AI can help potential buyers envisage what the property could look like by making the image look so much more appealing. So, long as I am not changing the structure of a property I see no issue in dressing an image up this way.

AI has greatly reduced my editing time. For example, this morning I was doing a commercial shoot for a modular building business in Bathurst NSW. The building being on blocks was not completely level so when I tried to keep the toilet door open in the Before example below it would not stay open. Instead of spending extra time onsite where I had a lot to photograph I used AI to digitally open the door as in the After example.

I can think of plenty more examples relevant to the Real Estate Industry like keeping the toilet seat down or removing Shampoos and Conditioners from the shower, things like that which make a huge difference to the appeal of a property photo. If I missed something like that I can fix it by AI rather that go back to the property and reshoot!

You can check out the Sunrise story here >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DSTC19WgBA

07/10/2026

🏡 Thinking about selling your property? You don't have to wait until you've chosen an agent to start preparing your property marketing.

Professional property media can be arranged directly by property owners.

That could include:

📸 Professional property photography
📐 Floor plans
🎥 Property videos
📱 Social media walkthroughs
🖼️ Images for your own marketing
🏡 Photography for Airbnb and holiday homes

Having your property professionally photographed before choosing an agent can also give you something valuable:

Choice.

You can meet with agents knowing you already have professional property content available.

You can discuss how your property will be marketed.

And you can have a better understanding of how your property will look online.

Your agent may have preferred suppliers — and that's perfectly fine.

But you can also be proactive about how your property is presented.

At Central West Property Media, I work directly with property owners to create professional media that showcases their property.

Your property. Your choice. Your images.

📩 Thinking about selling? Let's talk about your property before you talk to an agent.

03/10/2026

📸 The best property photos start before the camera comes out.

Small things around your home can make a surprisingly big difference to your property photos.

Before your photography session, consider:

🪟 Opening curtains and blinds
💡 Turning on lights
🛋️ Decluttering living areas
🛏️ Making beds
🌿 Tidying outdoor areas
🚗 Moving unnecessary vehicles
🧹 Giving the property a good clean

These simple steps help create images that feel brighter, cleaner and more inviting.

And that's where professional property photography comes in.

At Central West Property Media, I don't just turn up and take photos — I look at how the property can be presented to show it at its best.

Your home has a story to tell. Let's make sure the photos tell it well.

📩 Get in touch if you're preparing your property for sale or marketing.

30/09/2026

📱 Your property deserves more than a gallery of still images.

Social media is a powerful way to get your property in front of potential buyers.

A professional social media walkthrough can take viewers through the property and give them a feel for the spaces, layout and features.

It's ideal for sharing on:

📱 Facebook
📸 Instagram
💻 Your own social media
🏡 Property marketing campaigns

And because you're dealing directly with Central West Property Media, you can have content created specifically for your property and your marketing needs.

Don't just show people a room.

Take them through the property.

📩 Ask Central West Property Media about professional social media walkthroughs.

Send a message to learn more

29/09/2026

📐 A great property photo shows you what a home looks like. A floor plan shows you how it works.

When you're selling your property, potential buyers want to understand more than just the rooms.

A professional floor plan can help them see:

🏠 The layout of the home
🚪 How rooms connect
📏 Approximate room dimensions
🛏️ Bedroom locations
🍽️ Living and entertaining areas
🚗 Garages and other spaces

It can also help potential buyers decide whether the property suits their needs before they even book an inspection.

At Central West Property Media, professional floor plans are included as part of your property marketing.

Give potential buyers more information before they walk through the front door.

📩 Contact Central West Property Media to find out about professional floor plans.