Real Estate Photography Podcast: Episode 117 - Lighting Tip #1

[ClodiusP]

I too preferred the fusion over the flash version. Also you used the term "unacceptable" to describe the specular highlights of the window reflection on the bathtub. Why? It looked perfectly OK to me and did not look blown out...

[BloodCellBleed]

There's always dodge and burn...

[rogues70]

I honestly prefer the picture with shadows and reflections - the other photo is flat. Prefer your fusion style.

[VideoPhyle]

@rogues70 : Same here. Reflections and shadows add depth. The only place I dont like reflections are in photos hanging on the wall.

[sixstringsixshooter]

When you are done with the photoshoot, editing, etc., do you just provide the clients with the images? Or, do you upload them to MLS yourself? What is the process?

[realestatephotopod]

@sixstringsixshooter

It typically is most efficient to send your clients the files - that will give them the ability to decide which photos make it to the MLS, which ones don't, and what order they should be presented. I also suggest providing them with two different versions of the files - compressed versions for the MLS and the full-resolution files for their fliers.

[sixstringsixshooter]

@realestatephotopod very helpful thank you. When you say compressed file, do you mean a smaller format? PNG?

[realestatephotopod]

@sixstringsixshooter

By 'compressed', I mean two things. First, the pixel dimensions of the image should be brought down to either the native resolution of your MLS or double the resolution (that way it scales down and won't experience loss of quality when it is enlarged by other websites). Second, exporting the files at 50% quality is a good place to start (Lightroom and Aperture, among others, have the ability to do this) as it reduces the file size drastically without much on-screen loss.

[sixstringsixshooter]

@realestatephotopod So I know every house is different, but what kind of exposures do you use for let's say the living room?

[realestatephotopod]

@sixstringsixshooter

Interiors aren't like studio settings, there are many variables that influence your base exposure in an exposure fusion setup. I would suggest watching the other podcasts as I discuss this process in greater detail than I do in this particular podcast.

[sixstringsixshooter]

@realestatephotopod Thanks you've been a ton of help. What wide angle lenses would you suggest for this work?

[realestatephotopod]

@sixstringsixshooter

I would check one of the beginning podcasts for that answer - I describe many different possible combinations of interior equipment that will work.