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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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Luminar vs Lightroom: Photo Editing Software Review

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19/09/2022
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Two of the most popular software are Skylum's Luminar and Adobe Lightroom. In this article, we'll provide a comparison of Luminar vs Lightroom
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Landscape vs Portrait Orientation: Which Is Best?

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19/09/2022
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Learn the similarities and distinctions between landscape vs portrait to know the best time to use them when taking real estate photos.

Nikon D3500 vs D5600 Camera Comparison

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19/09/2022
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Comparing Nikon D3500 vs D5600 and they are both equipped with an APS-C sensor. The two DSLR cameras deliver creativity and flexibility. 

Manual vs Auto Focus: Which One Should I Use?

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19/09/2022
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If you're new to real estate photography, autofocus can help you adjust. However, at some point, you must learn how to shoot with manual focus for better control.

Tamron 15-30 vs Nikon 14-24 Lens Comparison

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19/09/2022
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The Nikon 14-24mm remains among the best wide-angle lenses. However, the new Tamron 15 30mm f/2.8 proves to be a notable competition. We're giving you a comparison of the Tamron 15 30mm vs Nikon 14-24 and to see which one would work best for your real estate photography.

Lightroom 4 vs 6

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19/09/2022
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Adobe Lightroom is a high-end post-production and image organization software that you can use to improve the management and quality of your real estate photos. The in-depth examination of Lightroom 4 vs 6 features will help you determine which version will suit your computer specs and photography needs best. Lightroom 4 vs 6 General Overview […]

How to Find Presets in Lightroom

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19/09/2022
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Although you can use presets in Lightroom without necessarily knowing where they are stored on the hard drive, knowing how to find presets in Lightroom can help you access their location and copy them to create a backup or solve the issues of Lightroom not seeing them. How to Find Presets in Lightroom Lightroom has […]

Micro Four Thirds (M43) vs APS-C Sensors

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16/09/2022
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Digital cameras come in different image sensor sizes, the most common being Micro Four Thirds (M43) and APS-C. Since M43 and APS-C are crop-factor sensors, understanding how they relate to low-light performance and field of view can help you determine which one will suit your needs. M43 vs APS-C Camera Sensor Overview The sensor is […]

How to Merge Photos in Lightroom

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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 […]

Micro Four Thirds (MFT) vs Full Frame Sensor

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12/09/2022
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Digital cameras come in varying sensor sizes, some being full frame, others APS-C and others MFTs. The following MFT vs full frame guide will help you determine which camera sensor can suit the lighting conditions of your real estate interiors or depth of field needs when shooting close-ups. MFT vs Full Frame General Overview MFT […]

What Does the Crop Tool Do in Photoshop?

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09/09/2022
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Even professional real estate photographers sometimes miss the right composition when taking photos. When editing, the crop tool can help you significantly improve the visual composition and impact of your listing. So, what does the crop tool do in Photoshop? What Does the Crop Tool Do in Photoshop? A crop tool in Photoshop allows you […]

Congratulations Daniel Francis! August 2022 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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08/09/2022
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Congratulations to Daniel Francis, August 2022 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Daylight Exterior." Daniel Francis #707 Trace Tague #705 Paul-Dan Dragoman #704 Please feel free to view and comment on any of this month's entries here. Here is what Daniel has to say: Wonderful! I was requested by these homeowners who […]

What Is a Lightroom Preset?

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05/09/2022
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Image editing can help you highlight the finer details in your real estate photos. Since this can be time-consuming and tedious if you are working with an extensive collection, Lightroom presets can help you batch edit your photos in one click. So, what is a Lightroom preset? What Is a Lightroom Preset? A Lightroom Preset […]

How to Use the Tone Curve in Lightroom

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31/08/2022
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Regardless of the quality of your lens or camera, it can be challenging to shoot photos with the proper contrast in poor lighting. Learning how to use the Tone Curve in Lightroom can help you correct the contrast issues during the post-processing phase. How to Use the Tone Curve in Lightroom When capturing real estate […]

What Is a Photographer Virtual Assistant?

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29/08/2022
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Since real estate photography goes beyond shooting the photos to editing the images to get the best composition and still meet the Multi-Listing Service (MLS) aspect ratio requirements, you might need a skilled assistant to help with post-processing editing. So, what is a photographer's virtual assistant?  What Is a Photographer Virtual Assistant? A photographer virtual […]

Real Estate Headshots Pricing: How Much Should You Charge?

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23/08/2022
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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.

Congratulations Andrew Bramasco! July 2022 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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11/08/2022
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Congratulations to Andrew Bramasco, July 2022 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Master Bath/Ensuite." Andrew Bramasco #691 Trace Tague #697 Paul-Dan Dragoman #698 Please feel free to view and comment on any of this month's entries here. Here is what Andrew has to say: This image was shot with the intention of catching […]

What Is a Vignette in Photography?

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05/08/2022
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It’s not uncommon to find the edges of your real estate interior photos darker than the center when using the widest apertures to capture in low-light or apply selective focus techniques. Understanding what is a vignette in photography will help you know when to use or avoid it. What Is a Vignette in Photography? A […]

How to Deselect in the Photoshop Quick Selection Tool

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29/07/2022
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The quick selection is one of the advanced features that allow you to carry out extensive edits like removing the background of an object in a photo. Knowing how to deselect in the Photoshop Quick Selection tool will help remove the selection after editing an area in the photo. How to Deselect in the Photoshop […]

How to Vignette in Lightroom

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27/07/2022
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A good composition and light distribution throughout an image helps guide your eye to the main subject. Knowing how to vignette in Lightroom helps you improve the overall appearance of an image by darkening specific regions of a photo and emphasizing the main subject. How to Vignette in Lightroom Lightroom is a sophisticated photo editing […]

How to Use the Mixer Brush in Photoshop

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20/07/2022
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Photoshop is a sophisticated photo-editing software that allows you to design graphics and enhance the appearance of the photos. If your real estate property photos are not appealing enough, knowing how to use the mixer brush in Photoshop will help you change and improve their appearance. How to Use the Mixer Brush in Photoshop A […]

How to Sharpen Images in Photoshop CC

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18/07/2022
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When capturing real estate photos, your camera or lenses may not capture sharp images as you expect. Fortunately, learning how to sharpen images in Photoshop CC during the post-processing phase will help you improve the appearance of your images and make them as crisp as possible. How to Sharpen Images in Photoshop CC Sharpening photos […]

Congratulations Josh Mais! June 2022 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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12/07/2022
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Congratulations to Josh Mais, June 2022 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Formal Dining Room." Josh Mais #685 Andrew Bramasco #676 Dace #682 Please feel free to view and comment on any of this month's entries here. Here is what Josh has to say: I wanted to lean heavily on the natural light […]

How to License Your Photo: Photo Usage Rights Guide

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11/07/2022
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No matter what kind of photography you do, learning how to license your photos is essential to growing and increasing revenue for your photography business.  In today’s internet era, it’s easy for anyone to illegally download and use images both online and in print, making an airtight photography license agreement your best tool to get […]

Camera RAW vs Photoshop - Which Should You Use?

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08/07/2022
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Photoshop is one of the most advanced photo manipulation applications with sophisticated features for extensive editing. However, Photoshop comes with two applications: the Adobe Camera RAW and the Photoshop itself. The following Camera RAW vs Photoshop guide will help you determine which application is suitable for a given situation. Camera RAW vs Photoshop General Overview […]

How to Make a Timelapse in Lightroom

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06/07/2022
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Sometimes there is less activity around real estate properties, and you would need to shoot hours-long videos to capture any movement. Learning how to make a timelapse in Lightroom will help you capture stills and create a video with the much-needed movements. How to Make a Timelapse in Lightroom A timelapse is a series of […]

How to Make a Gradient in Photoshop

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22/06/2022
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Regardless of the color, a real estate logo or an image cutout with a solid background color might not be aesthetically appealing. Learning how to make a gradient in Photoshop will help you transform the solid color into an appealing color gradient. How to Make a Gradient in Photoshop The color gradient is the gradual […]

How to Use the Spot Healing Brush

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20/06/2022
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The goal of every real estate photographer is to capture high-quality photos free from dents on the walls, paint peelings, and spots on the windows. Since you can't avoid the spots entirely, learning how to use the spot healing brush helps remove the blemishes in post-production photo editing. How to Use the Spot Healing Brush  […]

How to Use Camera Raw

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15/06/2022
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A RAW image is a file that contains uncompressed and unprocessed data from your camera sensor. Knowing how to use Camera Raw will help you process the raw information of an image using photo-editing software to bring out the full potential of the raw data. How to Use Camera Raw Converting raw files into an […]

Best Flash for Nikon D7200 [2024 Review]

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14/06/2022
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The Nikon D7200 is one of the most versatile DX-format DSLR that caters to photography and video users. We are going to help you choose the best flash for Nikon D7200 to improve your photography skills.

How to Merge Two Photos in Photoshop CS6

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13/06/2022
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Regardless of your photography skills, there are times you will capture a photo only to realize that it's not aesthetically pleasing as you expected. Learning how to merge two photos in Photoshop CS6 allows you to capture several photos and merge them to form a single high-quality image. How to Merge Two Photos in Photoshop […]

How to Make the Background of a Picture Black

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10/06/2022
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Whether capturing portraits or shooting real estate interior photos, some photographer might want to remove the distracting background so the viewer can focus on the main subject. Learning how to make the background of a picture black will help eliminate the distracting background and make the photo aesthetically appealing. How to Make the Background of […]

Congratulations Andrew Bramasco! May 2022 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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08/06/2022
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Congratulations to Andrew Bramasco, May 2022 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Detail Shot." Please feel free to view and comment on any of this month's entries here. Here is what Andrew had to say about his image: How awesome! Thanks so much for choosing me. I came back to this […]

How to Mask in Lightroom Using the Range Mask Tool

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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.

How to Fix White Balance in Lightroom

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08/06/2022
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Even when using presets in editing, adjusting an image's white balance should be easy once you learn how to fix white balance in Lightroom.

GoPro Hero 5 Black vs Hero 7 Black

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06/06/2022
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If you want a lightweight and versatile camera for walking around shooting real estate exterior photos handheld, then the GoPro camera might be the right choice. This Hero 5 black vs Hero 7 black guide reveals their strengths and weaknesses, helping you choose the right camera for your needs. GoPro Hero 5 Black vs Hero […]

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.

How to Use the Clone Stamp in Photoshop

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01/06/2022
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Distractions and imperfections can lower the quality of your real estate photos. Fortunately, you can remove them using the Photoshop clone stamp tool. Learning how to clone on photoshop will help you duplicate objects and remove defects on an image, be it a glare, unwanted blemish, or dust spots. How to Use the Clone Stamp […]

GoPro Hero 6 Black vs Hero 7 Black

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26/05/2022
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There are many models of GoPro Hero cameras, with the most common ones being H6 black and H7 black. The following GoPro Hero 6 black vs Hero 7 Black will help you understand the differences between these models, so you can choose one that best suits your needs. GoPro Hero Black vs Hero 7 Black […]

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 […]
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