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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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Best HDR Software for Real Estate Photography [2024 Review]

09/10/2023
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Learn to enhance your real estate photos by choosing the best HDR software for real estate photography. Read our guide to find the right tool for you.
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What Does HDR Mean on a Camera?

03/02/2023
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If you are taking interior photos in backlit conditions or exterior photos on a bright sunny day, there are chances of losing details in the shadowed regions. Understanding what HDR on a camera means can help you capture well-exposed photos by rebalancing the highlights and shadows. What Does HDR Mean on a Camera? In cameras, […]

Using HDR Real Estate Photography: Good or Bad?

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02/06/2022
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Is using HDR real estate photography good or bad? If you've never done HDR photos, we're going to discuss how to do it, when to use it and where it looks bad.

Top 6 Real Estate Photo Editing Services

08/11/2023
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Beautiful, quality photography is crucial in today’s real estate industry, and to create stunning photography, you need an editing service. In this article, I have listed the top 6 real estate photo editing services in the industry and compared them regarding services offered, pricing, turnaround time, and customer support. Top 6 Real Estate Photo Editing […]

Best Flash for Sony A7 [2024 Review]

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07/11/2023
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Though presenting solid attributes like an astounding 0.6 recycle time, a power range extending to 1/256, and a 60m guide number at ISO 100, the Sony A7 has an insane price and flash that could be better. Take advantage of our best flash for Sony A7 reviews to pair this camera with superb alternatives without emptying your wallet.

Best Flash for Nikon D750 [2024 Review]

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05/04/2023
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The Nikon d750 jumped onto the photography scene with quite a bang. Thanks to numerous first-time features it treated photographers to, it quickly became one of the most desired models in the industry. Nevertheless, the unit can still use a worthwhile upgrade to its flash, and that's where our in-depth guide comes in.

How to Take Real Estate Photos With Your iPhone

05/04/2023
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Professional real estate photography often requires using a DSLR. However, there may be instances where you can only use an iPhone. With that, we're giving you a guide to iPhone real estate photography, so you can take quality photos as if you're using a DSLR.

Best Lightroom Presets for Real Estate Photography

22/03/2023
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Photos can make or break a real estate sale, which is why it's vital to produce top-quality visuals. Whether you want free or paid presets, we're giving you all the best Lightroom presets for real estate photography so that you can turn your shots into masterpieces with a single click.

How to Get into Real Estate Photography

19/01/2023
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Becoming a real estate photographer is a unique and rewarding career choice. Ready to take the next steps? We tell you everything you need to know.

How to Merge Photos in Lightroom

14/09/2022
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Even with a wide-angle lens, you might be unable to capture a large field of view like what the human eye can see. Learning how to merge photos in Lightroom can help you stitch together different photos of the same scene to create a high-resolution wide-angle photo. How to Merge Photos in Lightroom Merging photos […]

How to Mask in Lightroom Using the Range Mask Tool

08/06/2022
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Are you going back and forth from Adobe Lightroom to Photoshop while editing window pulls and images with flashes? To save time, we're going to teach you various masking techniques in Lightroom so that you can fine-tune masked areas with greater control when applying certain effects.

NEF vs JPEG Image Format - Which To Use?

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24/05/2022
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If you are using a Nikon camera to capture your real estate photos, you'll have an option of shooting in either NEF format or JPEG. The following NEF vs JPEG comparison reveals the difference between these file formats and which is the best to use depending on the situation. NEF vs JPEG General Overview  Most […]

How to Make Photos Look Professional in Photoshop

31/01/2022
Taking a shot is only halfway through the photo-making process in today's digital photography world. Photoshop is renowned for its ability to make photos look better than they actually are. Its range of tools can accomplish everything from adding a little something additional to completely redesigning a picture. How to Make Photos Look Professional in […]

How to Edit in Lightroom Like a Pro

23/09/2021
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Lightroom has proved to be a total game-changer in the world of image editing. It has become one of the leading post-processing programs used by many professionals. By learning how to edit in Lightroom like a pro, you can take your images to a whole new level in a matter of minutes.

What is a Composite Photo and How to Create One

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27/08/2021
What is a composite photo? We will look into this photography technique and teach you how to apply it to your real estate photos.

Top 53 Real Estate Photography Tips

26/07/2021
Homeowners and agents want to sell properties at their target prices, so they hire a professional real estate photographer who can take enticing and high-quality pictures to market listings. That’s why I'm going to discuss real estate photography tips involving equipment, settings, exposure, compositions, shot list, editing, and work ethics. Real Estate Photography Tips Real […]

Real Estate Photography Lighting Tips

15/03/2021
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In this article, we're giving you real estate photography lighting tips so that you can capture high-level interior and exterior photos to get potential clients to buy your clients' properties.

Real Estate Photography Camera Settings

11/03/2021
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Make the most out of your equipment and capture stunning images that can sell properties with these real estate photography camera settings.

How to Take Pictures of a Home on a Cloudy Day

24/02/2021
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The real estate market is open all-year-long, which means the weather can influence your lighting. You can push through as long as you how to take pictures on a cloudy day.

How Do Real Estate Photographers Deal With Windows?

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01/03/2017
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asked the following: I am starting to explore real estate photography and have been playing with HDR in Lightroom. When looking at this month's photo winners, I notice that the views outside the windows are crystal clear. How is that done? Does the photographer use multiple flashes? Any input would be appreciated.

The Scandinavian Style Of Interior Photographer Jonas Berg - Gothenburg Sweden

31/03/2015
This months PFRE photographer of the month contest had a photo that really captured my interest. The photo was by Jonas Berg of Gothenburg, Sweden. Click on the photo to the right to see a large version of Jonas' contest submission. What caught my interest about this image was how uplifting the light in the room was. […]

Congratulations to PFRE Photographer of The Month For May: Briana Gray

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01/06/2011
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It's now June 1 UTC/GMT, so I'd like to congratulate Briana Gray of San Diego, CA for her winning master bedroom image. Briana's image won the vote by six votes. There was a tie for second place between Ron Kenny and Chris Wood. Olin Redmon took third place. Briana says: For the last two years I have […]
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