10 Tips On How To Become An Excellent Real Estate Photographer
10 tips to learn from and use in your own practice
My process when photographing real estate is to take bracketed images or use a flash gun. This is bounced behind me, with home lights on or off. Check the requirements beforehand, as some real estate firms do not want the inside lights on.
Learn About Lighting.
Here are different angles of this long room, which is a kitchen, dining area and living room. Light comes from the window in this room, which is natural.
Multiple lighting sources in this picture, with a spotlight, bedside lights, room light and natural light from the window.
Lighting is probably the most significant aspect of any photograph. It affects every other element of the image, so it’s essential to understand lighting before taking pictures. You should also learn about camera settings, such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, etc.
Understand exposure.
If you’re not sure where to begin, read our article on understanding exposure and how to take a manual picture.
Know when to shoot.
You need to understand when to shoot. This means knowing when the light will be right, when the weather will be favorable, and when the market will be positive. It also means knowing when to stop shooting. (midday is usually a good time, but ask when the property gets the most light, morning or afternoon)
Be prepared.
If you’re planning to take photos of houses, make sure you have everything you need with you. That includes a camera, tripod, memory card, batteries, and extra lenses.
Take Some Excellent Shots.
You should also practice taking high-quality pictures before shooting at home. This will help you learn how to position yourself properly, so you capture the right angles and lighting. It will also give you the opportunity to see whether you prefer natural or artificial light.
You can visually see how these two angles look for the back exterior of this property.
Thank you for reading this blog. and learning about my key tips for when you are taking property photographs. As a commercial photographer, I offer property photography to business clients and currently I photograph homes for some Real Estate agents. As I do this genre of photography I wish to share 10 tips on how I take these types of pictures.
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