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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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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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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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How to Make Flames in Photoshop

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23/03/2021
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By: Garey Gomez
Perhaps you've seen tutorials about putting flames on text, yet you're still having trouble making a fireplace look convincing. This is why we're giving you several editing options to find the best way on how to make flames or fire in Photoshop and achieve more realistic real estate photos.

An Introduction to iGUIDE

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16/03/2021
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By: Brandon Cooper
We're going to look into iGUIDE pricing, cameras, and processes. iGUIDE is a camera that captures photos along with accurate information about a property.

Real Estate Photography Lighting Tips

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15/03/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
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

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

Twilight Real Estate Photography Tips and Advice

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11/03/2021
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By: Tony Colangelo
Twilight real estate photography can make a home look dazzling. Learn to take twilight shots that everyone loves and look great in your portfolio.

Commercial Real Estate Photography Pricing

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10/03/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
Pricing your work can be difficult, as low prices may not make your business profitable, and pricing too high can drive away clients. To make sure you earn more while providing the best services, we're going to discuss commercial real estate photography pricing, including types of packages and pricing considerations.

How to Use a 360 Camera

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08/03/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
Regular cameras already provide cool snapshots of the world around us, but a 360 camera is a different beast. That said, they come with a little bit of a learning curve.

What is a 360 Camera?

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08/03/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
In this article, we'll dispel all of the misconceptions and misunderstandings that surround 360 imaging, and we will give you a comprehensive explanation of what a 360 camera is and how it works.

3 Ways to Know an Add-On is Right For Your Business

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05/03/2021
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By: Christa Rainey
Are you considering offering an additional service to your business? Let's discuss 3 ways to learn how to know if add-ons are right for your business. When it comes to planning anything for your photography business, the important thing is to have the right people, a quality product, and a streamlined process in place.

How to Shoot Real Estate Video with a DSLR: The Basics

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03/03/2021
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By: Brandon Cooper
Get professional tips and advice from our seasoned PFRE vets on how to shoot real estate video with a DSLR more efficiently.

Congratulations Colin Robertson! February 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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02/03/2021
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Congratulations to Colin Robertson of Riverside, CA--February 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Living Room or Family Room"

Best Lenses for Canon Rebel XSI [2024 Review]

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02/03/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
The Rebel XSi is one of the fastest cameras available today, and you can maximize the camera's abilities with the right lens. To capture enticing yet quality images, we're going to help you find the best lens for Canon Rebel XSi to improve your real estate photography shoots.

How High Should Your Camera Be When Shooting Real Estate Interiors?

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01/03/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
Are you wondering at what height to set your tripod? When should you shoot lower or higher? Height consistency is essential in real estate photography, so we're going to discuss the appropriate shooting level for different parts of a property, including factors for changing height when shooting across one.

How to Get Paid on Time… Every Time

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25/02/2021
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By: Josh Mais
As a real estate photographer, you must pay attention to efficiency and cash flow. Here's a great solution to easily manage your business.

How to Take Pictures of a Home on a Cloudy Day

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24/02/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
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 to Make Something Look Wet in Photoshop

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24/02/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
Adding a wet look or reflections can make a property look more dimensional compared to leaving it flat. You can make something look wet in Photoshop by using these methods.

How Do You Use A Flash To Light Interiors?

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19/02/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
Rhett asked the following question: Can you tell me what the most popular settings for shooting interiors are? Also, how would you set your flash and would you use a Gary Fong Light sphere? Shooting interiors I usually shoot at f5.6 and white balance in Auto. then set my SB-700 to TTL. What do you think is […]

What Lightroom Export Quality Should You Use With JPEGs?

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04/02/2021
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By: PFRE Admin
Suppose you've changed your camera setting back to 'fine' for better photos, yet the MLS does not allow uploads over 10MB.

Congratulations Stefan Randholm! January 2021 PFRE Videographer of the Month

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31/01/2021
By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Stefan Randholm from Marbella, Spain, who has been voted the January 2021 PFRE Videographer of the Month! Here is Stefan's great video. You can check out all of the January entries here. Here is what Stefan had to say about his video: I've been photographing properties for a long time, but only started […]

Congratulations Austin Baker! January 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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30/01/2021
By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Austin Baker of Chandler, AZ--January 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Golden hour/Twilight" Please feel free to view and comment on any of this month's entries here. Here is what Austin had to say about his image: I’m shocked! The PFRE community has so many incredible photographers and […]

What Is the Best Matterport Business Model for Selling this Service?

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29/01/2021
By: PFRE Admin
Are you getting pressure from real estate clients or competitors to invest in Matterport? As you all know, the camera is very expensive and there is also a monthly hosting fee, adjusted based on the number of projects that are hosted.  To provide a solution for your business needs, you need to understand the basics, […]

Congratulations to Andre Mckenzie - PFRE Videographer of the Year for 2020!

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29/12/2020
By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Andre Mckenzie from Toronto, Ontario, Canada; PFRE Videographer of the Year for 2020! Andre won the March 2020, July 2020, June 2019, and February 2019 Videographer of the Month Contests and has gone on to share his passion and knowledge for his craft with hundreds of real estate photographers/videographers from around the world. […]

Congratulations to Matt Davis - PFRE Photographer of the Year for 2020!

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28/12/2020
By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Matt Davis from London, UK; PFRE Photographer of the Year for 2020! Matt won the February 2018 "Living Room" and February 2019 "Living Room" contests, has had more top-five finishes than probably any other photographer in PFRE history; and tied for third in the 2019 Photographer of the Year voting. Matt has been a […]

Congratulations Marcus Biastock! November 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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01/12/2020
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Congratulations to Marcus Biastock of Anchorage, Alaska--November 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "open" meaning any real estate photo was fair game. Please feel free to view and comment on any of this month's entries here. Here is what Marcus had to say about his image: Wow!  Awesome!!This photo was […]

Congratulations Cody Boone! October 2020 PFRE Videographer of the Month

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02/11/2020
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By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Cody Boone from Orange County, CA, who has been voted the October 2020 PFRE Videographer of the Month! Here is Cody's great video. Here are this month's top three entries based on the jurors voting: You can check out all of the October entries here. Here is what Cody had to say about […]

Congratulations Stefan Randholm! September 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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31/10/2020
By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Stefan Randholm of Marbella, Spain--October 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was elevated exterior. Please feel free to view and comment on any of this month's entries here. Here is what Stefan had to say about his photo: I can't begin to tell you how excited I am. I've submitted […]

Congratulations Ash Chynoweth! September 2020 PFRE Videographer of the Month!

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02/10/2020
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Congratulations to Ash Chynoweth from New South Wales, Australia, who has been voted the September 2020 PFRE Videographer of the Month! Here is Ash's great video. Here are this month's top three entries based on the jurors voting: You can check out all of the September entries here. Here is what Ash had to say about […]

Congratulations Stephen Reed! September 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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01/10/2020
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Congratulations to Stephen Reed of Garland, TX--September 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was stairwell. This was an incredibly close contest, Stephen edged out Dace Voit by just a few points. Usually, there is a clear winner with 2nd and 3rd place trailing relatively close but this month saw the jury […]

Congratulations Jomer Siasat--August 2020 PFRE Videographer of the Month!

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02/09/2020
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Congratulations to Jomer Siasat from Cascade ProMedia in Bremerton, WA, who has been voted the August 2020 PFRE Videographer of the Month! Here is Jomer's great video. Here are this month's top three entries based on the jurors voting: You can check out all of the August entries here. Here is what Jomer had to say […]

Congratulations Nathan Hindman--August 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month!

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01/09/2020
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Congratulations to Nathan Hindman of West Minister, CO; August 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was daylight exterior. PFRE has been running these contests for over a decade and this image has turned out to be one of the most popular daylight submissions ever. As usual, thank you to everyone who […]

Pre-Shoot Checklist Template

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24/08/2020
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Most high-volume real estate photographers know that efficiency can make or break their business. This is why it is so important to ensure homes are prepped and ready prior to arriving on site. I've created a standard pre-shoot checklist for the community so please feel free to download, customize, and use as you see fit. […]

Congratulations Andre Mckenzie! July 2020 PFRE Videographer of the Month

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29/07/2020
By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Darren Asay from Orange County, CA; May 2020 Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was detail shot. With 48 entries from around the world, Darren's entry was the clear favorite..

Congratulations Stephen Reed! July 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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28/07/2020
By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Darren Asay from Orange County, CA; May 2020 Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was detail shot. With 48 entries from around the world, Darren's entry was the clear favorite..

How to License Real Estate Photos to Builders and Other Third Parties

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14/07/2020
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By: Garey Gomez
In my line of work, there's a common scenario that comes up all the time. A third party, not related to the real estate agent, wants to use photos you created for their own marketing. Some common examples of when this happens: You have likely experienced some version of these scenarios as a real estate […]

Congratulations Teri Fotheringham! June 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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25/06/2020
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By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Darren Asay from Orange County, CA; May 2020 Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was detail shot. With 48 entries from around the world, Darren's entry was the clear favorite..

HDR DNG's and Why You Should Use Them

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11/06/2020
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Author: Colin Robertson What if I told you that you could dramatically increase the dynamic range of your camera's raw files? This might be old news to many of you, but I was recently reminded that there are a lot of folks who might not understand the difference between HDR and an HDR DNG. "I […]

Congratulations Dustin Clyde--May 2020 PFRE Videographer of the Month

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31/05/2020
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Congratulations to Dustin Clyde from Dublin, California who has been voted the May 2020 PFRE Videographer of the Month. What Dustin had to say... Wow! This comes as a huge surprise. I have been admiring the photo and video contest submissions from afar for years, but this was the first time I built up the […]

Congratulations Darren Asay! May 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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24/05/2020
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By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Darren Asay from Orange County, CA; May 2020 Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was detail shot. With 48 entries from around the world, Darren's entry was the clear favorite..

Congratulations Gary Kasl! April 2020 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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24/04/2020
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By: Brandon Cooper
Congratulations to Gary Kasl from Carlsbad, CA; April 2020 Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was master bedroom. I've had the great pleasure of watching Gary grow his business and improve his photography over the past few years and I'm excited to see where he takes things next! Thank you to everyone who […]
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