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Congratulations Dave Koch! April 2025 PFRE Photographer of the Month

Congratulations Dave Koch, April 2025 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Primary Bedroom".Dave Koch - Entry 1056 Peter Wingfield - Entry 1051 Paul-Dan Dragoman - Entry 1053Here's what Dave has to say:Thank you so much — this real ...

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What Is Parabolic Lighting?

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25/08/2021
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What is parabolic lighting? We're explaining how parabolic lighting works and how it benefits real estate photographers.
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What Is In-Camera Lens Aberration Correction?

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24/08/2021
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What is lens aberration correction? We're sharing what it means to fix lens aberration and how it can improve your real estate photography.

Best Tripod for Canon 5D Mark III [2024 Review]

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15/08/2021
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What's the Best Tripod for Canon 5D Mark III? Check out our reviews of the top Davis & Sanford, Manfrotto and Vanguard tripods.

Best Tripod Under $300 [2024 Review]

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09/08/2021
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What's the best tripod under $300? Check out our reviews of the top Manfrotto, Slik, Vanguard, and Sirui tripods for your camera gear.

Congratulations Dan Solomon! July 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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03/08/2021
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Congratulations to Dan Solomon of Lomita, CA — July 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Master Bath/Ensuite"

Top 53 Real Estate Photography Tips

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26/07/2021
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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. Quick NavigationReal Estate Photography TipsInvest […]

How to Jump from Photoshop to Lightroom

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24/07/2021
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Learn how to jump from Photoshop to Lightroom with this article, which includes helpful tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How to Fix Overexposed Photos in Photoshop

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23/07/2021
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Learn how to fix overexposed photos in Photoshop with this article, which includes our best tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How to Sell Lightroom Presets

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22/07/2021
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Lightroom is currently one of the most powerful image editing programs. It allows you to transform images by providing a wide collection of tools. You can also use Lightroom to make some extra money if you know how to sell Lightroom presets. Read this guide to know all about Lightroom presets so that you can avail its full benefits.

How to Sync Lightroom Presets to Mobile

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21/07/2021
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Lightroom mobile and Lightroom presets are a quick and convenient solution to your post-processing needs. Using them together, you can easily transform your images within minutes. In order to keep presets updated on your Lightroom mobile app, you should know how to sync Lightroom presets to mobile.

How to Export All Photos From Lightroom

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20/07/2021
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Once you have completed editing all the photos in your collection, you will naturally want to save them for later use. In Lightroom, you have to export the images in order to save or share them. We will be showing you how to export all photos from Lightroom in a few simple steps.

How to Create a New Catalog in Lightroom

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16/07/2021
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One of the best features of Lightroom is its catalog system that helps you manage all your images at a single location. Learning how to create a new catalog in Lightroom will help you have an organized workspace to edit and store your images. Let’s look at how the Lightroom catalog helps you in your image editing workflow.

How To Use Lightroom Brushes

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13/07/2021
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Learn how to use Lightroom brushes with the help of this article, which includes our best tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How to Use Lightroom 5

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12/07/2021
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The Lightroom 5 version of the Lightroom program is created specifically for professional photographers and editors. It provides a large variety of tools and features that focus on changing the color, texture, and appearance of images. We will provide you an insight into how to use Lightroom 5 to achieve your image editing goals in the best way possible.

How To Make a Background Black in Lightroom

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10/07/2021
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Learn how to make background black in Lightroom with this article, which includes helpful tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How to Change a Background in Lightroom

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09/07/2021
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Learn how to change background in Lightroom with the help of this article, which includes our best tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How Long Does It Take to Learn Photoshop?

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06/07/2021
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Photoshop is a massive program, which is why it can appear complex and daunting initially. As a beginner, you may wonder how long does it take to learn Photoshop? Let us tell you that there is not an exact answer to the question above. The learning time varies upon various factors, which we look into in this article.

How To Export Edited Photos From Lightroom

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04/07/2021
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Easily learn how to export edited photos from Lightroom with this article, which also includes various methods and helpful tips.

Congratulations Dan Solomon! June 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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02/07/2021
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Congratulations to Dan Solomon of Lomita, CA—June 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Formal Dining Room"

How to Use the Blur Tool in Photoshop

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28/06/2021
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Photoshop offers a wide collection of useful image editing tools that help you create useful and impressive effects in any photo. One such tool in Photoshop is the blur tool. Once you learn how to use the blur tool in Photoshop, you will be able to refine your images quickly with a few simple steps.

Find an Online Scheduling System to Help you Scale, Upsell and Grow

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26/06/2021
By: Herb Dierks
The right online scheduling system is good for you and your clients. Here are some tips to help find the right technology to help you eliminate phone “tag” and increase per-listing sales.

How to Put Two Photos Side by Side in Photoshop

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25/06/2021
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Learn how to put two photos side by side in Photoshop with the help of this article, which includes our best tips and guided steps.

How to Sync Lightroom Mobile

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24/06/2021
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In this article, we discuss how to sync Lightroom mobile successfully, for easy sharing and access of your Lightroom Classic application.

How Long Does It Take to Photograph a House?

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22/06/2021
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Similar to other kinds of photography, photographing real estate properties involves variables like natural lighting and composition. To determine how long it should take for professional real estate photographers to photograph a home, we're going to help you plan a timeline to capture quality real estate photos.

How to Change the Canvas Size in Photoshop

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20/06/2021
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Learn how to change the canvas size in Photoshop with this article, which includes helpful tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How to Import Photos to Photoshop

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20/06/2021
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Learn how to import photos to Photoshop with the help of this article, which contains helpful tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How to Smooth In Photoshop

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17/06/2021
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Learn how to smooth in Photoshop with the help of this article, which includes our best tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How to Use Overlays in Photoshop

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17/06/2021
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If you want to know the answer to how to use overlays in Photoshop, then this article is for you. Here, you will find a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial on using overlays in Photoshop. This guideline will help you take your images to the next level with overlays quickly and naturally.

10 Best Lenses for Nikon D7200 [2024 Review]

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16/06/2021
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We reviewed the best lens for Nikon D7200 in the market, taking into account their focal length, and diaphragm blades.

How to Brighten an Image in Photoshop

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16/06/2021
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Learn how to brighten an image in Photoshop with this article, which includes helpful tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How to Load Actions in Photoshop

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15/06/2021
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Learn how to load actions in Photoshop with the help of this article, which includes our best tips, guided steps and recommended tools.

How to Change the Color of a Layer in Photoshop

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15/06/2021
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Changing colors in your composites and collages is one of the most frequently used functions while editing. There may be some colors in an image layer that you don’t like, or you may want to add a contrasting color for creative purposes. Learn how to change the color of a layer in Photoshop to upgrade your editing skills.

6 Best Nikon Lens for Bokeh [2024 Review]

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15/06/2021
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Many photos can be instantly enhanced by the presence of soft, creamy bokeh, which contrasts brilliantly with the clarity of the subject in the foreground. If you've been attempting to capture those dreamy, out-of-focus orbs in your shots, you'll need to invest in the best Nikon lens for Bokeh.

How to Edit a Smart Object in Photoshop

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14/06/2021
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Photoshop opens a world of possibilities to maneuver an image or a graphic for the portrayal of your ideas. Besides the exceptional editing techniques and tools, it allows us to use Smart Objects, a term for layers with nondestructive editing. Let us walk you through how to edit a Smart Object in Photoshop to show you all the possibilities.

How to Make Fog in Photoshop

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14/06/2021
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While adding various effects to our photos, we might want to add fog for a dreamy feel. A foggy effect also shows a frigid climate or just adds a dimension to an otherwise plain view. Learning various methods for how to make fog in Photoshop will add to your editing skills, helping you to create interesting images.

How to Lock Layers in Photoshop

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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 Match Lighting in Photoshop

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14/06/2021
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When creating composites, it is crucial to match the lighting of the background with that of the other elements. If you don’t do that, it is hard to make it look believable and natural. Learn how to match lighting in Photoshop so that all the elements in your composites look seamlessly incorporated.

How to Make a Grid in Photoshop

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14/06/2021
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Here's our guide on how to make a grid in Photoshop, which contains our best tips, helpful steps and recommended Photoshop tools.

How to Merge Layers in Photoshop

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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.

How to Straighten Photos in Photoshop

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10/06/2021
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Straightening images, also known as correcting perspectives, is done to give them a balance. Straight photos are much more pleasing to the eye, unlike crooked images, which feel disturbing when we look at them. To avoid lessening the appeal of your images, learn how to straighten photos in Photoshop using multiple methods.
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