Comments on: Confessions of A Photoshop Sinner http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/ Helping Real Estate Photographers Be Successful Fri, 25 May 2012 01:11:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jason Boone http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-4488 Jason Boone Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:06:52 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/#comment-4488 Any modifications made to a photo representation of real property without proper public disclosure is a misrepresentation and therefore fraudulent in my opinion. On the other hand if disclosure is public and notorious the usage of such an image, if not governed by a local MLS, nor the Realtor Code of Ethics, boils down to the individual’s ethical barometer. And my approach would be to only use such a photo, with full disclosure, if a genuine image could be visible from the same medium (MLS Listing, Realtor.com, agent or broker website etc); under most circumstances I would avoid it altogether. Additionally, with specific regard to Realtor.com unless the listing broker (or office) is a Showcase or Featured Listings subscriber, the Realtor.com website will only pull the first image from the local MLS board listing via IDX; eliminating the “before” and “after” effect of using two images. On the other hand I can appreciate the concept of “diffusing” a background of adjacent homes to highlight the subject property while also accurately representing the density of the neighborhood. Any modifications made to a photo representation of real property without proper public disclosure is a misrepresentation and therefore fraudulent in my opinion. On the other hand if disclosure is public and notorious the usage of such an image, if not governed by a local MLS, nor the Realtor Code of Ethics, boils down to the individual’s ethical barometer. And my approach would be to only use such a photo, with full disclosure, if a genuine image could be visible from the same medium (MLS Listing, Realtor.com, agent or broker website etc); under most circumstances I would avoid it altogether. Additionally, with specific regard to Realtor.com unless the listing broker (or office) is a Showcase or Featured Listings subscriber, the Realtor.com website will only pull the first image from the local MLS board listing via IDX; eliminating the “before” and “after” effect of using two images.

On the other hand I can appreciate the concept of “diffusing” a background of adjacent homes to highlight the subject property while also accurately representing the density of the neighborhood.

]]> By: Ken Elliott http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-4473 Ken Elliott Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:27:46 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/#comment-4473 Actually, I liked the house as-is. I don't like the white/green/gray as much. That said, I'll bet you PO some people if they see the photo was modified. That's pretty close to lying about the house. I wonder if the agent will lose the customer confidence. I know I'd be distrustful of anything said after that. I think you've gone slightly over the line on this. Actually, I liked the house as-is. I don’t like the white/green/gray as much.

That said, I’ll bet you PO some people if they see the photo was modified. That’s pretty close to lying about the house. I wonder if the agent will lose the customer confidence. I know I’d be distrustful of anything said after that. I think you’ve gone slightly over the line on this.

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-4439 larry Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:56:56 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/#comment-4439 @Tony, Yes, you could easily fuzz the edge between the background and the house. @Tony,
Yes, you could easily fuzz the edge between the background and the house.

]]> By: Tony Meier http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-4436 Tony Meier Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:54:20 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/#comment-4436 I would think you could even use the opacity when isolating a townhome in a row of others. I think I would like it best with a softer edge. Since getting Lightroom (love it!), I have not relied on photoshop as much. I'll have to sharpen my skills and play with this. I would think you could even use the opacity when isolating a townhome in a row of others. I think I would like it best with a softer edge.

Since getting Lightroom (love it!), I have not relied on photoshop as much. I’ll have to sharpen my skills and play with this.

]]> By: larry http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-4424 larry Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:11:28 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/#comment-4424 Tony, Yes, you are right on. The low opacity background is actually the main point I wanted to get across with this post. I got a little carried away talking about the paint. I'm not to concerned about the paint.. the painting is being done as we speak and I'll replace the photo about the time it goes on the market. Dropping the opacity of the background is a great way to make a home stand out in some of todays developments where homes are close together. Tony,
Yes, you are right on. The low opacity background is actually the main point I wanted to get across with this post. I got a little carried away talking about the paint. I’m not to concerned about the paint.. the painting is being done as we speak and I’ll replace the photo about the time it goes on the market.

Dropping the opacity of the background is a great way to make a home stand out in some of todays developments where homes are close together.

]]> By: Tony Meier http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-4417 Tony Meier Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:40:32 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/#comment-4417 Many of the comments seem to be focused on the paint... As a member of the same MLS as your wife, I think the remaked photo is acceptable as long as it comes with the full disclaimer (public remarks would be best) that is how the home will look when painting is complete. That way you minimize the chance that you break trust with the buyer and/or agent. What is more interesting to me is the use of opacity. Ideally this would be done with a more blended look, but I think this is acceptable. Just like you would isolate a subject with a wide open aperture, the opacity serves to draw your eye to the home, while still representing accurately the fact that it is in a sea of other homes. Many of the comments seem to be focused on the paint… As a member of the same MLS as your wife, I think the remaked photo is acceptable as long as it comes with the full disclaimer (public remarks would be best) that is how the home will look when painting is complete. That way you minimize the chance that you break trust with the buyer and/or agent.

What is more interesting to me is the use of opacity. Ideally this would be done with a more blended look, but I think this is acceptable. Just like you would isolate a subject with a wide open aperture, the opacity serves to draw your eye to the home, while still representing accurately the fact that it is in a sea of other homes.

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]]> By: Michael http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-4414 Michael Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:13:59 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/#comment-4414 It might work if the modified picture clearly states "rendition". It's work in progress... while listing agent is stating and disclaiming it, I see no problem... Larry... hihihi, you are living with the customer :) hihihi It might work if the modified picture clearly states “rendition”. It’s work in progress… while listing agent is stating and disclaiming it, I see no problem…

Larry… hihihi, you are living with the customer :) hihihi

]]> By: Tim Thompson http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-4413 Tim Thompson Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:49:51 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/#comment-4413 I think it's over the top. It does not represent the home as it is, and you don't know what the painter will do or perhaps the owner will change their mind. It shouldn't be put on the MLS this way, totally mis-leading in my opinion. Everyone has their own ethics standards, and they need to follow that, and as a former photojournalist I still follow what we did in the newsroom. It works for me. Tim. I think it’s over the top. It does not represent the home as it is, and you don’t know what the painter will do or perhaps the owner will change their mind. It shouldn’t be put on the MLS this way, totally mis-leading in my opinion. Everyone has their own ethics standards, and they need to follow that, and as a former photojournalist I still follow what we did in the newsroom. It works for me.

Tim.

]]> By: West Toronto realtor http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/comment-page-1/#comment-4405 West Toronto realtor Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:57:47 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2008/03/30/confessions-of-a-photoshop-sinner/#comment-4405 I have to agree with Paul. What do you say to customers, when they come to see the house? If you want to suggest changes, you should present both pictures, original and "tuning" (or did you?). I think the loss of customers confidence can be worse than garish look of the house. I don't think I would ever do something like that!Ok, it's no big crime or cheating, but anyway... Greeting's from <a href="http://westtorontorealtor.com" rel="nofollow">West Toronto realtor</a> I have to agree with Paul. What do you say to customers, when they come to see the house? If you want to suggest changes, you should present both pictures, original and “tuning” (or did you?). I think the loss of customers confidence can be worse than garish look of the house. I don’t think I would ever do something like that!Ok, it’s no big crime or cheating, but anyway…
Greeting’s from West Toronto realtor

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