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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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How to Replace Colors in Photoshop

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03/12/2021
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Even though photoshop provides several tools used to replace colors or subtly tone an image, the techniques offered in this article are made for a more artistic result by entirely replacing the colors of many objects. Let’s talk about several ways on how to replace colors in Photoshop. How to Replace Colors in Photoshop Using […]
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Congratulations Austin LaRue Baker! November 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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03/12/2021
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Congratulations to Austin LaRue Baker of Chandler, AZ — November 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Any Capture Related to a Residential Property".

How Much Is Lightroom?

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01/12/2021
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Lightroom is a comprehensive photo editing and image management software. It allows photographers to complete their photography workflow such as importing, processing, and exporting images. But how much is Lightroom? Is it worth the price? Although Lightroom has been in the market for many years, still many users get confused about this. How Much Is […]

How to Read a Histogram on your Camera

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26/11/2021
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It is important to know how to read a histogram, so you can have a clearer idea about how light or dark your image is.

What is Shutter Speed in Photograpy?

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17/11/2021
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Photography is a beautiful art form that has been around for over 200 years. All types of photography have unique techniques and methods to produce stunning images, though many photographers use shutter speed. So what is shutter speed?

What is the Rule of Thirds?

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15/11/2021
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Are you wondering, what is the rule of thirds? The rule of thirds is perhaps the most well-known "rule" of photographic composition. Well, it's not a rule; it’s more of a standard guideline for photographers and a skill that, when mastered, can significantly improve your art.

Adobe RGB vs SRGB Color Space - Which To Use

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12/11/2021
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Adobe RGB v sRGB are two of the most common selection when it comes to color spaces and it is better to learn about each of them.

Capture One vs Lightroom – Which Should You Use?

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10/11/2021
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To help out, we've created an in-depth comparison between Capture One vs Lightroom so that you can have a better idea of which one to use. 

What Is Aperture in Photography?

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05/11/2021
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What is aperture in photography? Aperture is the size of the lens' opening, and learning how your lens work will help you in taking photos.

Congratulations Ash Chynoweth! October 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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05/11/2021
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Congratulations to Ash Chynoweth of Queensland, Australia — October 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Elevated Exterior Shot".

What Is Depth of Field?

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03/11/2021
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What Is Depth of Field? Depth of Field or DoF is one of the concepts in photography that is deemed vital in how your images will turn out.

How Many Pixels Per Inch for Printing Resolution?

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13/10/2021
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Do you want to create more defined real estate photos? We're sharing how many pixels per inch can produce high-quality image resolution.

What Is Composition in Photography?

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06/10/2021
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In this article, we will be talking about the importance of composition as well as the different principles and elements that will help you create aesthetically pleasing images.

Congratulations Craig Keene! September 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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04/10/2021
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Congratulations to Craig Keene of Roeland Park, KS — September 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Stairwell".

How to Use Lightroom

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23/09/2021
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Learn how to use Lightroom with these tips on file management, preset application, and editing techniques for real estate photography.

How to Edit in Lightroom Like a Pro

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23/09/2021
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Lightroom has proved to be a total game-changer in the world of image editing. It has become one of the leading post-processing programs used by many professionals. By learning how to edit in Lightroom like a pro, you can take your images to a whole new level in a matter of minutes.

How to Organize Lightroom

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20/09/2021
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Is it hard for you to manage images in Lightroom? Here are tips on how to organize photos in Lightroom to improve your editing workflow.

How Much to Charge to Edit Photos

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17/09/2021
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Are you wondering how much to charge to edit photos? We're sharing tips in setting rates for real estate photo editing to ensure profits.

How to Set Custom White Balance

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10/09/2021
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Do your images have color casts? We're sharing how to set custom white balance for accurate color production in real estate photos.

What Is Long Exposure?

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07/09/2021
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What is long exposure? It is a popular photography technique that uses slow shutter speeds to create unique and creative-looking imagery

Congratulations Austin LaRue Baker! August 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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06/09/2021
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Congratulations to Austin LaRue Baker of Chandler, AZ — August 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Daylight Exterior"

How Much to Charge for Photo Retouching

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03/09/2021
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Are you wondering how much to charge for photo retouching? We're revealing the ideal price range for real estate photo retouching services.

How to Set Up Umbrella Lighting for Photography

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02/09/2021
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Do you need help controlling light for real estate photos? We're sharing tips on how to set up umbrella lighting for photography.

How to Change Exposure on a Canon Camera

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31/08/2021
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Is your photo too dark or bright? We're going to teach you how to change the exposure on a Canon camera and what exposure mode to choose.

How to Set Up Softbox Lighting

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30/08/2021
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Do you want to improve exposure in your images? Check out our guide on how to set up softbox lighting for real estate photography.

What Is a Focal Point in Photography?

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29/08/2021
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What is a focal point in photography? Learn about its purpose, importance, and how you can use focal points to improve real estate photos.

What Is the Angle of View in Photography?

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28/08/2021
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What is angle of view in photography? Find out how the angle of view relates to your lenses and why it affects real estate photos.

What is a Composite Photo and How to Create One

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27/08/2021
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What is a composite photo? We will look into this photography technique and teach you how to apply it to your real estate photos.

What is E-TTL Flash Metering? [Explained]

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26/08/2021
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What is ETTL? Learn more about this flash system and how to use flash to improve the exposure and quality of your real estate photos.

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.

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. Real Estate Photography Tips Real […]

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.
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