Tips For Taking High Quality Real Estate Photos
Prospective buyers or tenants will, most likely, first encounter a home by its online listing. With hundreds of postings all vying for attention, and, potentially, thousands of dollars on the line, how do you make your listing pop? You’ll want eye-catching photos that not only draw their attention but inspire an inquiry.
These are the tips we rely on to take consistently beautiful photos!
DE-CLUTTER
No one wants to see a messy space. Clear the environment of clutter to allow the home’s potential to shine.
EQUIP YOURSELF : using a wide angle lens is the best to see the full space. A tripod is necessary to make sure the camera stays perfectly still for low-light areas that require a longer camera shutter speed.
HDR PHOTOGRAPHY : You’ll need extra software and not all cameras are capable, but employ HDR (high dynamic range) photography whenever possible. This technique captures the same photo multiple times with different levels of exposure. Once combined, the photo will be able to brighten shadowy areas and darken areas with too much light.
For example, if you are taking a photo of a space with a large window and you want the interior space to look bright, that may come at the cost of the window looking like a giant white flare. However, with HDR, you’d be able to adjust the light so that you can still see the view outside, while the interior still looks bright and attractive.
ACCESSORIZE
Fresh flowers or decorative pillows are a simple way to add a pop colour.
FIND THE RIGHT ANGLES : while photographing from the corner of a room does capture more, change it up! Try at least three different angles for a room. Pick which one looks the most interesting.
EDIT : correcting lighting issues will elevate your photos. Programs like Lightroom are easy to navigate and have editing presets, perfect for the beginner photographer.
LIGHT CORRECTLY
Natural light if often the best. Open those blinds and curtains and allow the space to fill with light. Daytime gets more bright light and saturated colours.
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