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Congratulations Alex Vincent! March 2024 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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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CamRanger vs Case Air - Find the Right Air Tethering System

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24/03/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
Shoot tethered to your smartphone, tablet, pc or mac with CamRanger or Case Air. Find out which wireless system is right for you.
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Are There Advantages to Using CamRanger Over Built-in DSLR WiFi Apps?

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05/10/2016
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By: Larry Lohrman
Sanjay in India asks: What are the advantages of using a CamRanger for tethering instead of using the inbuilt wifi in Canon 5DMKIV which you can use to transfer images wireless to your laptop or to your Smartphone or iPad. My understanding (I don't use a camera with WiFi but do use CamRanger on my 5DMKII) of […]

Is There A Cheaper Alternative To The CamRanger?

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20/06/2016
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By: Larry Lohrman
Camranger wireless controllers are connected to the camera using a cable, allowing you to control the camera from a distance without touching it, reducing camera shakes, and improving video stability and photo sharpness. However, they tend to be pricey, and you might need a cheaper alternative to the Camranger.   Is There a Cheaper Alternative to […]

Congratulations Dave Koch! February 2023 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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07/03/2023
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Congratulations to Dave Koch, February 2023 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Living Room or Family Room". Here is what Dave has to say: Thanks so much! When I walked into this room, I could hear Tony Colangelo's voice telling me, "Oh, now THAT'S a single point!" I spent a LOT […]

Real Estate Headshots Pricing: How Much Should You Charge?

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23/08/2022
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By: PFRE Admin
Do you want to offer headshots for the agents you work with, yet you don't know how to charge for your work? Real estate headshots pricing can be tricky, so we're going to help you.

How to Take Sharp Photos

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07/03/2022
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When you are shooting photos you will want the main subject to be in focus. If you don't know how to take sharp photos, read on.

What Is The Average Real Estate Photographer Salary?

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30/03/2021
By: PFRE Admin
Are you among the lower-priced real estate photographers in your area? Do you feel afraid about raising your fees because companies might complain? We're going to see the average real estate photography salary, as well as tips on raising rates so that you can earn the standard pay or more.

Congratulations Matt Rosendahl – October PFRE Photographer of the Month

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25/10/2017
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By: Larry Lohrman
Congratulations to Matt Rosendahl of Northern California who the jury has voted PFRE Photographer of the Month for October. This is Matt's first win! Here are the entries that the jurors awarded points to this month:

Congratulations Travis Rowan – January PFRE Photographer of The Month

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23/01/2017
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By: Larry Lohrman
Congratulations to Travis Rowan who the jury has voted PFRE Photographer of the Month for January. This is Travis’s third win as the PFRE Photographer of the Month. The other two wins were September 2016 and September 2015. There were a huge number of great twilight shots this month! Here are the entries that the jurors awarded points […]

Congratulations To Travis Rowan - PFRE Photographer Of The Month For September

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23/09/2016
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By: Larry Lohrman
Congratulations to Travis Rowan of Maui, Hawaii who has won the September photographer of the month for September. Travis won this contest last September - I think that the September theme, "Patio deck or garden space" is just Travis's thing! Here are the contestants that the jurors awarded points to this month:

Congratulations Brandon Cooper - April PFRE Photographer of The Month

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26/04/2016
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By: Larry Lohrman
Congratulations to Brandon Cooper of Fort McMurray, Alberta who has won the photographer of the month for April. This is the third month in a row Brandon, you need to give someone else a chance! Here are the contestants that the jurors awarded points to this month: Brandon Cooper Barry MacKenzie Justin Jordan Tony Colangelo […]

Congratulations To Travis Rowan - PFRE Photographer Of The Month For September

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24/09/2015
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By: Larry Lohrman
Congratulations to Travis Rowan of Maui, Hawaii who has won the September photographer of the month for September. Travis has won the PFRE video contest three times so he thought he'd try his hand at still photography. Travis is the second photographer/videographer that has won both the video contest and the still contest. Anders Carlson […]
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