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Hi my name is Alex and I will be taking you through a photographer training tutorial where you learn the principles and techniques of real estate photography. Make sure you have your camera and tripod on hand so you can change settings accordingly and experiment with some of the techniques intermittently as we go through different processes and ideas.<br/><br/><h2>Before we get started on the photography side of the job, we need to do a basic overview of best practices once you arrive at a property.</h2><br/>Firstly, it's important to remember that though there are formulas and rules of real estate photography that you'll be thinking about every shoot, every agent and broker has different preferences and goals, depending on their taste and the distinctive characteristics of the listing. Therefore after you've met the agent and gone through baseline introductions, ask them to give you a tour of the property so they can voice any specific shot ideas,angles are elements of the property they especially want to capture.<br/><br/>This will give you a good sense of their marketing goal and the layout of the house so you can mentally prepare for the forthcoming shoot. Don't hesitate to respectfully raise concerns if agent has a poor shot idea that you know won't work. In these situations you may want to take the shot and show them it's a bad idea rather than trying to describe why. Nonetheless, the ultimate goal is to give the agent what they want, so be compliant and experiment with bizarre ideas if necessary.<br/><br/>Sometimes you may even be surprised. After you've gotten a tour from the agent, start prepping the house for photos. This means turning on all light fixtures and lamps, pulling up blinds and hiding remote controls, Kleenex boxes, sponges and any other items inside that will show poorly in photos and make it difficult on your <a href="https://www.phixer.net/">real estate image retouching company</a>. For staged houses, you probably won't have to move anything out of the way but in properties where the homeowners are still living there, you may have to hide some personal items and declutter a bit. Remember you have a limited amount of time to finish the shoot, so if the house is overly cluttered or unprepared for shooting, ask the agent whether you should reschedule or if they're comfortable shooting the property in its present condition. There's only so much you can do and you're a photographer not a home cleaner/stager.<br/><br/><h2>Do not spend more than 15 minutes prepping the property.</h2><br/>Do what you can within that limit, however moving heavy furniture, decluttering every room, sweeping etc are not your responsibilities. If you have time, avoid including the following items in your shots; bath mats, small carpets or mats on the kitchen floor, modems and bundles of cords, the homeowner's personal photos, toothbrushes, shampoo bottles and personal toiletries in general, trash cans, bedside alarm clocks, home phones, dog beds, litter boxes and anything else that will negatively affect the marketability of the listing. Usually these items can be gently move to the outside of the frame of the photo, then returned once you finish capturing the space. A note on blinds, in general all window blinds should be pulled up there are few exceptions to this rule, so leave the blinds up if;<br/><br/>A. The view outside is really unpleasant, for example there's a dumpster and industrial refinery, a chaotic construction site or anything else that would devalue the listing.<br/><br/>B. If the agent and insists for whatever reason, on leaving them down, you are after all working for them.<br/><br/>And lastly:<br/><br/>C. If the blinds are broken and won't stay level or pull up entirely. Sometimes excessively heavy blinds can be problematic and it's best not to risk pulling them off the wall. Leave the blinds down and twist them open so light can come through the windows. Other notes on prepping the house; make sure you remove security signs from the front yard before taking exterior shots, also hoses should be either coiled or removed from view.<br/><br/>Garage doors should be closed and garbage cans either moved into the garage or out of view. In kitchen's especially, make sure you double check for cabinet under lighting and turn the stove lights on. Dining room and breakfast table chairs should be tucked in even and orderly. Fans, fireplaces, TVs in any other kinetic features of the listing should be turned off. These objects will appear blurry and disorienting once the disparate exposures are fused by your real estate photo retoucher into an HDR composite.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Phixer For Real Estate Photo Editing

March 23, 2021

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Phixer For Real Estate Photo Editing
Photo Editing, Real Estate Photo Editing

March 23, 2021

Real estate a lucrative industry. It always has much more to offer.

It is indeed a remarkable career to nurture, with many opportunities to offer to other people like photographers and editors. These people make your listings stand out and be recognized by potential buyers.

You may wonder why but come to think of it. Without these people, your real estate listing photos are nothing but dull and unappealing images that do not attract buyers and secure possible sales.

You do not want that included in your website or listings because they are just awfully not enticing. At the very least, you need to secure some decent images of the property you are trying to sell. Remember that these photos are not the usual ones; they always have something that makes them stand out.

There are a bunch of real estate photo editing companies out there, but it is best to have that “trusted one.” Take a look around your neighborhood and ask yourself, which one should be my partner in every photo editing session I need?

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Sure enough. This is never easy. But if happen you are looking into someone to edit your property photos, take a look at how Phixer can help you.

TL;DR: Here are five reasons why you must choose Phixer for your real estate image editing needs:

Professional Outputs

Phixer is the leading real estate image editing company that is known for its first-class and high-quality real estate images. With years of expertise, the company has become a household name for realtor’s photo editing materials. There is no room for any substandard pictures.

Affordable Packages

If there is one thing that realtors are hesitant about when it comes to photo editing, it is the price. However, Phixer has been very consistent in offering packages at a reasonable price so realtors can choose to work on a project within their budget without sacrificing the images’ quality.

Streamlined Processes

One of the main challenges that potential clients face during an editing session is the complicated process. Here at Phixer, the complex processes are removed from the picture, and the team only focuses on implementing a streamlined process that is easy to follow and fulfill.

Expedited Timeline

In real estate, timing and relevance are essential. A listing for a spectacular property needs images before being put online. It cannot wait. This is the right thing with Phixer – you do not need to wait for long because there is a guaranteed expedited timeline (12-hour turnaround time) for every project. This is possible with the help of a team of expert editors who work diligently to fulfill all works at confirmed dates and times.

Advanced Technology

Phixer is dedicated to giving professional-looking real estate images using only the best technology in the market. You can expect to get compelling images using state-of-the-art equipment and other editing software that guarantees the best outputs. Moreover, the overall process is managed by experts who know how the technology works, including the best practices to create beautiful pictures.

So, what do you think? It is best to always think about this beforehand to have enough time to search for the best editor.

You know, this list can go on, but it is best to let you discover how Phixer differs from other real estate image editing companies. After all, you will only work with the company you believe in and trust.

In the end, it is best to evaluate your choices alongside the budget and timeframe you have in mind. There is no pressure; just take the time you need. What matters is the possibility of getting great images to go with the listings.

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