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Congratulations Paul-Dan Dragoman, March 2025 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Kitchen".Paul-Dan Dragoman - Entry 1036 Kristine Kohl - Entry 1037 Peter Wingfield - Entry 1044
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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I often get asked about the difference between vibrance and saturation when editing images, especially in real estate photography. I'm going to explain the concept between vibrance vs saturation to significantly improve your photos and help showcase the properties you're capturing in the best possible light. Quick NavigationVibrance vs Saturation: Understanding the Key DifferencesOverview of […]
In my years of experience as a professional real estate photographer, I've come across various types of camera lenses, and one that stands out is the EF lens. I'm going to explain what an EF lens is and how you can use it to capture real estate photos. Quick NavigationWhat Is an EF Lens?History and […]
ISO is important in real estate photography, especially when adjusting camera settings to compensate for the lack of lighting. I'm going to discuss what ISO sensitivity is, how it affects image quality, and how to master this element to get the right exposure for your real estate photos. Quick NavigationWhat Is ISO Sensitivity?How Is ISO […]
As a real estate photographer, I've found that monochrome can be a great way to highlight the lines and textures of a property. However, it takes some careful planning to get it right. I'm going to explain what you should do when taking a black and white photograph, even for real estate properties. Quick NavigationWhat […]
Was there a time when you looked at agent portraits and felt something was missing in their eyes? With Photoshop, you can brighten and make the eyes pop for a more appealing look. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make eyes glow in Photoshop. Quick NavigationHow to Make Eyes Glow in PhotoshopEnhancing the […]
Learning to change logo colors lets you work on different color schemes and adjust designs for real estate photography clients. However, working around logos or images can sometimes be difficult without using vector copies. We're giving a step-by-step guide on how to change the color of a logo in Photoshop and Canva. Quick NavigationHow to […]
Editing in Lightroom or Photoshop relies heavily on the display device, that is, your monitor. If it is calibrated, the color contrast, saturation, and tones of the image are shown accurately. Otherwise, the screen display will not be closer to reality, plus the print of these images will be drastically different than what you imagined.
Understanding how to work with layers is crucial if you want to learn Photoshop. One of the features you will frequently use in image processing is grouping and ungrouping layers. Understanding how to ungroup in Photoshop will give you a better grasp at organizing your editing workflow.
Adding new images to an already existing layer is a crucial part of any Photoshop project. That’s the reason why learning how to add an image to an existing layer in Photoshop is important to be able to edit images effortlessly. Here we will learn different ways of adding new images to an already existing layer.
Lightroom Presets take your images to a whole new level. If you learn how to save presets in Lightroom Classic CC, it will be easy for you to create presets according to your own preference.
There are a lot of things to consider if you decide to print your images using Lightroom. Besides your printer settings and monitor calibration, you also need to install print paper profiles. Read on to learn how to add ICC profiles to Lightroom CC to make your print process easier.
Layers are essential in Photoshop Workflow, which allows us to take our creativity up a notch. You need to learn the ropes of using Photoshop layers if you want to ace ingenious image editing. If you want to work on multiple layers simultaneously, you need to learn how to select all layers in Photoshop.
Most of the curating process in Lightroom involves getting rid of unnecessary files and folders. Even if your Catalog consists of images and previews that you no longer use, sometimes it is better to discard it and start afresh. We will walk through how to delete Lightroom catalog and start over to facilitate a speedy and mess-free workflow.
Adobe Photoshop is a powerful image creation program that lets you create functional and engaging visuals for your real estate photography clients. Among the best things you can do is put a clickable link in your real estate photos. We're teaching you how to add a hyperlink to a JPEG in Photoshop. Quick NavigationHow to […]
The hue/saturation feature in Photoshop allows you to make corrective and creative color changes to any image. It also lets you make color adjustments to only a specific area by affecting a single layer. Let’s learn how to change hue and saturation of one layer in photoshop by following a few simple steps.
Adobe Photoshop's workflow involves working with layers. Therefore, it is good practice to streamline the interface to accelerate and organize your editing process by renaming the layers that you create. Learn how to rename layers in Photoshop with this in-depth tutorial.
The cache is the storage area reserved for files, multimedia, data, and instructions that help in speeding up the performance of the software. Lightroom too uses cache, which takes up valuable space over time, often causing errors and delays in your workflow. Knowing how to clear Lightroom cache will help you free up some space and make it run smoothly.
While editing images in Photoshop, we often want to remove a color entirely from the image. The purpose of this action may be to remove a solid color background or replace that color to enhance the appeal. If you want to learn how to key out a color in Photoshop, we will walk you through an efficient and quick way to do it.
Don’t you hate when a photo comes out blurry? This may happen due to a slow shutter speed, camera shake, or a lens that lacks image stabilization. Learning how to fix out of focus pictures in Lightroom can make these flawed pictures captures usable again.
If you are starting with Lightroom and want to use high-quality and professionally-created Lightroom presets for easy editing, then you are at the right place. We will show you how to install VSCO presets in Light room with this step-by-step tutorial. Follow these methods to use beautiful presets and transform your images.
Most graphic editing software create images in the RGB color scale. This is a commonly accepted scale for computer display and web usage. However; the CMYK color scale is used for print purposes. It is essential to learn how to convert RGB to CMYK without Photoshop to get your images printed flawlessly.
While most real estate photographers use presets in post-processing images in Lightroom, some are still wary about using Profiles. Each has advantages and disadvantages that can help you decide which one to use. This guide explains the similarities and differences between Lightroom Profile vs preset. Quick NavigationLightroom Profile vs Preset General OverviewOverview of a Lightroom […]
Cameras save your shooting settings when taking a real estate image, especially the ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and focal length. However, when editing, you may sometimes need to know the settings to serve as a reference. This guide shows the different ways how to see camera settings in Lightroom. Quick NavigationHow to See Camera Settings […]
Congratulations to Kristine Kohl, May 2023 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Detail Shot". Here is what Kristine has to say: Wow! Thank you so much, I’m thrilled to be recognized as photographer of the month. This image was shot for a new up-and-coming home builder in my area. It is […]
Wrinkled clothes can look messy and distracting. Sometimes, a real estate photography client may appear for a headshot session wearing unironed clothes. Here is a complete guide on the different ways how to remove clothing wrinkles in Photoshop. Quick NavigationHow to Remove Clothing Wrinkles in PhotoshopUsing the Spot Healing Brush ToolUsing the Healing Brush ToolUsing […]
Shapes can bring an additional element when you're editing real estate images or posters. However, you need to fill it with the right color to create a cohesive design. We're giving a step-by-step guide on how to fill a shape with color in Photoshop. Quick NavigationHow to Fill a Shape With Color in PhotoshopOption 1: […]
Photoshop isn't designed to be a vector design program, although there are ways to create paths. When drawing paths on real estate images, you must add strokes as references or outlines. For this guide, you're going to learn the different ways how to stroke a path in Photoshop. Quick NavigationHow to Stroke a Path in […]
When photographing for real estate, we often get the annoying issue of glare in photos. Either there is sunlight or water glare in exterior photos or surface reflection glare in interior photos that need to be fixed. Learning how to remove glare in Lightroom Classic can significantly improve your photos.
There are various ways in Lightroom to create the proper exposure by brightening and darkening certain parts of a picture. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to dodge and burn in Lightroom to bring more life to your real estate photos and attract a potential buyer's attention to the subject. Quick NavigationHow to Dodge […]
The Nikon D850 has an excellent build, image processor, and resolution, which are ideal features for real estate photography. However, it lacks a built-in flash. For this reason, we're giving you options to find the best flash for Nikon D850, including their functions, strengths, and weaknesses.
If you take real estate exterior photos with some parts of the property under direct sunlight and others under heavy shadows, the camera might fail to balance the lighting. Knowing what a light meter on a camera is can help you bypass the auto settings for better exposure. Quick NavigationWhat Is a Light Meter on […]
Do you want to try a film aesthetic in your shots yet don't have a film camera? Lightroom and Photoshop can help you bring a sense of nostalgia to your work, including real estate photos. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to edit pictures to look like film. Quick NavigationHow to Edit Pictures to […]
