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PFRE is the original online resource for real estate and interior photographers. Since 2006, it has been a community hub where like-minded professionals from around the world gather to share information with a common goal of improving their work and advancing their business. With thousands of articles, covering hundreds of topics, PFRE offers the most robust collection of educational material in our field. The history of real estate photography has been documented within these pages.
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Image banner for the March 2024 PFRE Photographer of the Month Winner Alex Vincent, with a featured image of his winning photo titled "Kitchen."

Congratulations Alex Vincent, March 2024 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Kitchen". Alex Vincent - #906 Yvonne Raaijmakers - #909 Peter Wingfield - #902 Here's what Alex has to say: Thank you for the award of Photographer of th ...

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For over a decade, photographers from around the world have participated in PFRE’s monthly photography contests, culminating in the year-end crowning of PFRE’s Photographer of the Year. With a new theme each month and commentary offered by some of the finest real estate & interior photographers anywhere, these contests offer a fun, competitive environment with rich learning opportunities. 

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How to Become a Freelance Photographer

22/06/2023
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Entering the world of freelance photography takes dedication, hard work, and a passion for capturing visually stunning moments. With the right steps, creating a rewarding and successful career in this field is possible. Here's a quick guide on how to become a freelance photographer. How to Become a Freelance Photographer To become a freelance photographer, […]
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Best Drone Accessories [2024 Review]

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13/03/2023
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Drones are designed for capturing incredible aerial footage and to give you views your normal camera can’t. However, a drone requires additional accessories to make your device easier to use and safer. We’ve compiled this list of the best drone accessories to help you know what to bring along on your next real estate photography session.

How to Merge Multiple Photos in Photoshop

06/01/2023
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Combining multiple photos is a valuable skill for real estate photographers. Even though most want to get the photo right directly in the camera, there are specific scenarios where merging the pictures is proven valuable and necessary. Also, the image that you have in your mind is not always possible to create, especially when your […]

How to Use Quick Selection Tool in Photoshop

18/03/2022
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When shooting real estate interior photos, it can be challenging to avoid capturing other products in the background, especially if you don't have fast lenses. Knowing how to use the quick selection tool in Photoshop can help you remove the background and keep your product on a transparent background. How to Use Quick Selection Tool […]

How to Make a Frame in Photoshop

19/01/2022
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With this article you can learn how to make a frame in Photoshop, and enhance the overall look of your real estate photos.

How to Merge Photos Realistically in Photoshop

14/01/2022
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Photoshop lets you combine two or more pictures to get amazing results. There are a lot of reasons for merging pictures in Photoshop. If you are a real estate photographer and you want to be able to showcase your shots to your clients faster, you may take more shots and merge them to fix your […]

How to Add a Vignette in Photoshop

21/12/2021
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Vignetting is the darkening of an area in a photo, especially towards the edges of the frame. So, how to add a vignette in Photoshop?

How to Lock Layers in Photoshop

14/06/2021
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In Photoshop, you usually have a multi-layered project where each layer contains important objects. That’s why you want your layers to be well-protected against accidental changes. Photoshop offers a useful feature of locking layers to help you keep your images safe. Let's look at the options we have on how to lock layers in Photoshop.

How to Merge Layers in Photoshop

14/06/2021
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Learn how to merge layers in Photoshop with this article, which includes helpful tips, guided steps and recommended tools.
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