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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 Reset Lightroom

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29/04/2021
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Like any other software, facing bugs and errors is not uncommon in Lightroom. We can often get stuck between processing, or the software may come up with errors that need to be resolved. Let’s take a look at how to reset Lightroom for troubleshooting so that you can make the software operational once again.
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How to Flag Photos in Lightroom

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28/04/2021
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Lightroom is undoubtedly an incredible software to organize your photos. Through its flagging feature, you can pick your favorite photos among the lot and rate or label them to narrow down your selection even more. Learning how to flag photos in Lightroom will ease the process of sorting through hundreds of photos quickly.

How to Stack Images in Lightroom

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26/04/2021
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Did you know Lightroom Classic has a useful feature of stacking photos in the Grid or Filmstrip view? This feature allows real estate photographers to group several similar images in a single thumbnail. Understanding how to stack images in Lightroom will allow you to organize your catalog in a clutter-free way.

How to Make Lightroom Faster

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23/04/2021
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Lightroom Classic CC is undoubtedly an exceptional software for photo processing and organizing. However, it isn’t unusual to face some speed and performance issues while using it. Learning how to make Lightroom faster can help you make the most of your editing time and this amazing software.

Best Flash for Sony A6300 [2024 Review]

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21/04/2021
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The Sony A6300 is a fantastic camera; however, it doesn’t have a built-in flash. That puts you at a disadvantage if you only shoot outdoors. Although you can shoot great images out of the camera, having the best flash for Sony A6300 can make your pictures look more professional. It’s not hard to take a great picture, but it’s even easier when you have the right gear.

How to Save Photos From Lightroom

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21/04/2021
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Many Lightroom users find the software’s specific methods confusing as they are against the generic ones that they are used to. Lightroom does it a bit differently when it comes to saving photos due to its non-destructive design. Understanding how to save photos from Lightroom will make it convenient for you to use them outside the software.

How to Convert Raw to JPEG in Lightroom

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21/04/2021
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It is a common practice to shoot and edit images in the RAW format. However, when you need to share these images with clients or post them on a blog, you need to convert them into JPEG. Learning how to convert RAW to JPEG in Lightroom will be helpful to use your images externally.

How to Import Photos Into Lightroom

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20/04/2021
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If you want to organize or edit your photos in Lightroom Classic CC, you first need to import them. The process to import photos, although easy, is highly comprehensive, where you get multiple options to handle your images efficiently. Let us walk through how to import photos into Lightroom so that you can organize and process them easily.

How to Update Lightroom

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20/04/2021
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Every once in a while, Adobe rolls out an updated version of Lightroom Classic CC. As a photographer, it’s a good practice to keep updating the software as it has better features and bug fixes for optimized performance. Today we are going to explain how to update Lightroom so that you can safely move on to the new version.

How to Apply a Preset to Multiple Photos in Lightroom

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20/04/2021
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Did you know that in Lightroom, you can apply similar editing effects to many photos within minutes? This is what a quick and efficient editing procedure is all about. You just need to learn how to apply a preset to multiple photos in Lightroom to give them a uniform look in a few clicks.

How to Delete Photos From Lightroom

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20/04/2021
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Along with efficient editing, organizing your photos is a prime functionality of Lightroom. Hence, as a regular user of the photo editing software, deleting photos every once in a while is a vital part of your workflow. If you frequently capture tons of photographs, learning how to delete photos from Lightroom will definitely be helpful for you.

How to Duplicate a Photo In Lightroom

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20/04/2021
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Did you know that you can make copies of an image and edit them in Lightroom? You can also export them as separate images, which lets you create multiple versions of the same photo with different effects. By learning how to duplicate a photo in Lightroom, you can take advantage of the software’s non-destructive editing process.

How to Make Presets on Lightroom

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19/04/2021
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Photo processing can quickly become a tedious task if you are dealing with a large number of photos and want to achieve the same look on every shot. Lightroom Presets make it a breeze to edit several photos quickly. Learning how to make presets on Lightroom can help you apply changes to multiple images and spend less time editing and more time shooting.

How to Copy Edits In Lightroom

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14/04/2021
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While working with a large number of photos in real estate photography, we often need to give the same editing effects to all of them. Doing so allows us to achieve a homogeneous look to a batch of photos. Let us walk through how to copy edits in Lightroom to process multiple images simultaneously.

How to Select Multiple Photos in Lightroom

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14/04/2021
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To save time and to streamline the editing process, Lightroom allows us to select multiple photos concurrently. Learning how to select multiple photos in Lightroom will speed up the process of comparing them, choose the best shot among them, or even apply the same Develop settings to a series of images.

How to Move a Lightroom Catalog to an External Hard Drive

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13/04/2021
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Lightroom Classic CC catalog functions as a database to track and manage your photos. You can store your Lightroom Classic catalog on an external hard drive if you have less space on your internal drive, use more than one laptop, or need access to the catalog while traveling.

Best Flash for Canon 5d Mark III [2024 Review]

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12/04/2021
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The Canon 5D Mark III has been around since 2012, so it is an old camera by now for many. However; if you can get a good flash that will improve your photography and make things easier, then this camera is still well worth it. Here are 5 contenders for the best flash for Canon 5D Mark III that will help you make the most of this camera.

Best Flash for Canon 6D [2024 Review]

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09/04/2021
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The Canon 6D camera has been out for a while now and comes with a lot of great features. Pairing this camera with the right flash can significantly improve your real estate photography game. This guide is all about the best flash for Canon 6D camera that you can get this year.

How to Blur Background in Lightroom

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09/04/2021
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Sometimes, the background in an image distracts our attention from the subject. Blurring your background slightly so that it isn’t as sharp as the subject can make your subject pop. We will explain how to blur the background in Lightroom through simple steps.

How to Export Lightroom Presets

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07/04/2021
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When you install a preset in Lightroom or even create one yourself within the program, you might initially think that it can only be used on that specific computer. If you edit with Lightroom on multiple computers or want to sell presets, this may seem problematic. Luckily, Adobe created a way for you to export presets, and we'll walk through how to export Lightroom Presets.

How to Add a Watermark in Lightroom

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07/04/2021
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Watermarking your photos is a way to promote your work and protect it from plagiarism by claiming its ownership. You can add a watermark to a photo via an easy process with Lightroom Classic CC. Learning how to add a watermark in Lightroom will enable you to add a text or graphic identity to the images you have taken.

How to Use Lightroom Presets

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06/04/2021
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Lightroom Presets are an easy way to alter your photos to a particular look that increases their aesthetic appeal. If you know how to use Lightroom presets, it will speed up your photo editing process. Besides, using presets will give wonderful effects to your photos which may be hard to get right if you haven’t mastered editing with Lightroom Classic CC yet.

How to Add Presets to Lightroom

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05/04/2021
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Save a lot of time editing your pictures by following these basic instructions on how to add presets to Lightroom.

Congratulations Nima Mohammadi! March 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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02/04/2021
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Congratulations to Nima Mohammadi of Gambrills, MD - March 2021 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Kitchen".

What Is The Average Real Estate Photographer Salary?

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30/03/2021
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Are you among the lower-priced real estate photographers in your area? Do you feel afraid about raising your fees because companies might complain? We're going to see the average real estate photography salary, as well as tips on raising rates so that you can earn the standard pay or more.

How to Use a Tilt-Shift Lens

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29/03/2021
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Taking real estate photos can be quite demanding because you might encounter large-scale properties or towering structures. In such cases, you need a different kind of lens to get the best shot, which is why we're going to teach you how to use a tilt-shift lens for real estate photography.

CamRanger vs Case Air - Find the Right Air Tethering System

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24/03/2021
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Shoot tethered to your smartphone, tablet, pc or mac with CamRanger or Case Air. Find out which wireless system is right for you.

Real Estate Photography Lighting Tips

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15/03/2021
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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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Make the most out of your equipment and capture stunning images that can sell properties with these real estate photography camera settings.

Commercial Real Estate Photography Pricing

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10/03/2021
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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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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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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.

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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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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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 Take Pictures of a Home on a Cloudy Day

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24/02/2021
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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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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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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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Suppose you've changed your camera setting back to 'fine' for better photos, yet the MLS does not allow uploads over 10MB.

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, […]
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