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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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8 Best Lenses for Nikon D850 [2024 Review]

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10/03/2023
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We reviewed the best lens for Nikon D850 in the market, taking into account their focal length, aperture, and magnification.
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Best External Hard Drive for Photos [2024 Review]

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We reviewed the best external hard drive for photos in the market, taking into account their storage capacity and weight in our reviews.

Best Photography Books [2024 Review]

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We reviewed the best photography books in the market, taking into account their year of publication, best features and format in our reviews.

Best Flexible Tripod [2024 Review]

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10/03/2023
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We reviewed the best flexible tripod in the market, taking into account their load capacity, weight and dimension in our reviews.

How to Crop a Photo in a Circle

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Cropping helps remove unwanted backgrounds to draw the viewer to the main subject while reducing the image file size to meet the MLS requirements. Knowing how to crop a photo in a circle can help remove unwanted backgrounds in real estate photos of rounded houses or rounded rooms. How to Crop a Photo in a […]

Best Duplicate Photo Finder [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Often, identical images pile up with time, consuming space on your hard drive and cluttering your image library. Locating and deleting these photos is not only complicated but also time-consuming. However, equipping yourself with the best duplicate photo finder will save you the hassle.

Best Budget Tripod [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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We reviewed the best budget tripod in the market, taking into account their material, stability and capacity in our reviews.

6 Best Memory Cards for your SLR Camera [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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We reviewed the best memory card for SLR in the market, taking into account their speed, size, format and capacity in our reviews.

Best Mini Tripod [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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We reviewed the best mini tripod in the market, taking into account their capacity, height and sturdiness in our reviews.

Best Nikon Camera [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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If you're looking for the best Nikon camera, let this article help you out as we narrow down the top products in that market.

Best Walk Around Lens for Canon [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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We reviewed the best walk around lens for Canon in the market, taking into account their focal length, filter size and price in our reviews.

Best Camera for Real Estate Photography [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Learn about the best camera for real estate photography and its features to shoot professional and high-quality property images.

Best 360 Camera [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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What better way to visualize interiors and exteriors than by showing 360-degree photos and videos of a property? With more people viewing properties online, you can level up your real estate photography services with the best 360 camera options and create impressive virtual tours.

Best Sony Lens for Video [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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What do you look for in a video lens? As a videographer, the lens you use will determine the quality of your video. Although choosing the best Sony lens for video is not straightforward due to the many options in the market, this review will guide you through.

Best Lens for Canon [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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We reviewed the best lens for Canon in the market, taking into account their aperture, focal length and weight in our reviews.

Best Gloves for Photographers [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Real estate photographers need the right equipment to keep their hands warm and dry during photography sessions. The right gloves are a must-have if you want to maintain control of your camera, change lenses, or apply filters in cold weather. Because there are so many options, we've compiled a list of some of the best gloves for photographers.

Best Mid Range Camera [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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As a real estate photographer, you may opt for a mid-range DSLR camera, perhaps because you don't want to settle for a basic DSLR and want a little more robustness and controllability. The below review focuses on the best mid-range camera that will help you enhance your photos.

Best Zoom Lens for Canon [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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We reviewed the best zoom lens for Canon in the market, taking into account their focal length, aperture, and price in our reviews.

Best Tripod for Travel [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Photographers understand that their gear would be incomplete without a good tripod. A good travel tripod is vital for getting sharp shots, particularly if you’re moving constantly. We've compiled a list of the best tripod for travel to help you get stable shots.

Best Canon Lens for Real Estate Photography [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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For their work, real estate photographers require the finest image quality. This is a guide to go over our choices for the best Canon lens for real estate photography on the market. This article will cover the best canon lenses to be used in real estate photography, considering the budget, features present and preference.

Best Tripod Under $100 [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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We reviewed the best tripod under 100 in the market, taking into account their height, load capacity and material in our reviews.

Best Camera Lens Cleaner [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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A dirty lens can cause unwanted blur and softness or lead to dark spots on the resulting image. It's therefore important to equip yourself with the best camera lens cleaner to prevent such scenarios. In this review, we will help you identify the right lens cleaner for your camera.

Best All Around Lens for Nikon [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Selecting the best all-around lens from so many available alternatives might be difficult depending on your photographing style and budget. This article will help you choose the best all-around lens for Nikon helping you improve in shooting real estate images.

Best Lens for Sony A7RIII [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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The best lens for Sony A7RIII ranges from the ability to shoot in low-light, zoom distant objects, and to have a broad field of view for real estate photography. In this review, we will help you identify the right Sony A7RIII lens that excels in these features.

Best Polarizing Filter [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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What polarizing filter is best for your lens? Go over our reviews based on the filters' diameter, shape, and material for your camera lens.

Best Sony E Mount Lens for Video [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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What's the best Sony E Mount lens for Video? Check out our reviews of the top Rokinon and Sony E Mount lenses for video.

8 Best Video Tripod Heads [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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What's the Best Tripod Head for Video? Check out our reviews of the top Manfrotto, Benro, Sirui and Vanguard tripod heads for video.

Best Lens for Indoor Photography [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Looking for the best lens for indoor photography? Make sure to check out our review of the top Canon, Sony and Nikon indoor lenses.

Best Lens for A7RII [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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What's the best Lens for A7RII? Check out our reviews of the top wide-angle, macro, and telephoto prime and zoom lenses for Sony A7RII.

Best Video Tripod [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Every videographer aims to shoot stable shots that tilt and span smoothly without a shaky appearance. However, this might not be the case if you don't equip yourself with the best video tripod. In the review below, we will help you identify the right video tripod for you.

Best Walk Around Lens for Nikon [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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What's the best walkaround lens for Nikon? Check out our reviews of the Nikon and Rokinon, top zoom and prime traveling lenses.

Best Lens for Canon 5D [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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What's the Best Lens for Canon 5D? Check out our reviews of the top Zoom, Prime, Wide-angle, and Macro lenses for Canon 5D

Best Camera Accessories [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Check out our guide to the best camera accessories every real estate photographer must have to improve camera efficiency.

Best DSLR Camera Bag for Travel [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Check out our reviews and top picks of the best DSLR camera bag for travel to protect your photography equipment when traveling.

Best DSLR Starter Camera for Beginners [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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With the best DSLR camera for beginners, you can capture sharp and bright photos even in low light conditions like an expert. The following are some of the top cameras for beginners that can automatically focus even if you need to learn how to use the manual focus ring. My Top DSLR Starter Camera Recommendations […]

Best Monitor for Photo Editing [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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Even if you install an advanced photo editing application, there are high chances of making wrong adjustments if your computer monitor doesn’t reproduce the images as captured by the camera sensor. The best monitor for photo editing allows you to view the true image color and resolution when editing. My Top Photo Editing Monitor Recommendations […]

Best Laptop for Photo Editing on a Budget [2024 Review]

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07/03/2023
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You might need to use photo manipulation programs to edit your real estate photos and make them aesthetically pleasing or meet the MLS requirements. The best laptop for photo editing on a budget should be able to run popular editing programs without lag or overheating. My Top Laptop for Photo Editing on a Budget The […]

Congratulations Dave Koch! February 2023 PFRE Photographer of the Month

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07/03/2023
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Congratulations to Dave Koch, February 2023 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Living Room or Family Room". Here is what Dave has to say: Thanks so much! When I walked into this room, I could hear Tony Colangelo's voice telling me, "Oh, now THAT'S a single point!" I spent a LOT […]

What Is Masking in Photoshop?

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You might make composition mistakes when shooting real estate photos and want to remove some elements in the photo or improve the appearance of certain areas. Knowing what masking is in Photoshop and how it works can help you edit certain parts of the image without affecting the entire photo. What Is Masking in Photoshop? […]

How to Whiten Teeth in Photoshop

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Photoshop is a complex photo manipulation software with tools that allow you to fix gaps in your teeth or whiten the yellowing color. Knowing how to whiten teeth in Photoshop can help make your teeth in a portrait more charming and make smiles brighter before sharing the photos with friends. How to Whiten Teeth in […]
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