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Image banner for the April 2025 PFRE Photographer of the Month Winner Dave Koch, with a featured image of his winning photo titled "Primary Bedroom"

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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Pre-Shoot Checklist Template

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. […]
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HDR DNG's and Why You Should Use Them

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
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 […]

Where to Host Your Video and Why

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12/02/2019
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Although there are many paid and free hosting platforms, not all are suitable for hosting real estate videos. Different platforms have different regulations and guidelines on the content you can upload and whether they can advertise other content through your videos. So, where can you host your videos?  Where to Host Your Video and Why […]

Do You Shoot with Interior Lights on or Off?

14/12/2018
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Sometimes when you try shooting with the interior lights off, you may notice that the rooms look a bit less inviting. If you shoot with the lights on, you may get some less impressive features forcing you to Photoshop the lights off. So do you shoot with interior lights on or off? Do You Shoot […]

How Do You Build A Credible Portfolio Of Real Estate Work When You Are Getting Started?

17/07/2015
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A photography portfolio conveys your style, and what type of work you do. A portfolio could be printed or online, or even both, but should also include only your best work. So, how do you build a credible portfolio of real estate work when you are getting started? How Do You Build a Credible Portfolio […]
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