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Introduction for Real Estate Photography

Introduction for Real Estate Photography

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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Clear answers to common questions about using Phixer.

I need a specific photo editing style, can Phixer do that?

Phixer uses a standardized editing workflow to ensure consistent, professional-quality results across all projects. While we do not offer fully custom editing styles, we do provide tools to help maintain consistency with your preferences.

Accounts with Advanced, Pro, or Enterprise subscriptions can use Editing Preferences to store project notes and common instructions directly in their account. This allows our editors to follow your preferred adjustments without you needing to repeat the same instructions or request revisions each time.

Editing Preferences help ensure a more consistent look across your listings while maintaining fast turnaround times.

How do I get optimal/luxury results for photo editing?

  • We recommend taking photos with 5-6 different exposures and to include at least one flash image of each space.
  • In order to edit flash photography, a standard or advanced editing style is required.
  • Not sure about HDR vs Flash? Check out this tutorial.

Can I do video editing without a subscription?

All new accounts receive a 14-day trial with full access to Pro features, including video editing. After the trial, a subscription is required to continue using video services. Subscribers also receive priority processing and discounted rates.

When do I pay?

Payment is completed after your photos have been edited and are ready for delivery. Once the project is finished, you'll be prompted to complete payment in order to download the final edited images.

For customers with an active subscription, the required credits are automatically deducted from your account balance, and the project unlocks immediately once editing is completed.

How do I request a revision?

You can request revisions within 10 days after your project is completed.

Simply open the project, select the photo that needs adjustment, click on the image, and describe the revision you'd like. When you're finished, click Submit to send the request back to our editing team.

Quality-related revisions are always free.

Additional edits outside the original request such as object removal or manipulation may require an additional charge.

Does Phixer offer any deals?

Yes. The best way to save with Phixer is through a subscription plan.

Subscribers receive discounted pricing on all services, priority processing, and additional workflow features designed for professionals who send projects regularly.

Your monthly payment is converted into editing credits on your account, which are automatically applied to your projects. Even better, credits never expire, so you can use them whenever you need them.

Subscriptions are also flexible and can be paused or canceled at any time, making them an easy way to reduce costs while maintaining consistent editing support.

My photos are blank after they have been uploaded, can the editor still view them?

Yes, the editor can still view them. If there are any issues with the project or uploaded files, we will reach out!

What file size and file type should be submitted when uploading?

Phixer accepts most common photo and video file formats, but uploading the highest-quality files available will produce the best results.

For photos:

You can upload almost any image format. However, RAW files are strongly recommended because they contain the most image data and allow our editors to achieve the highest quality results.

If you're unsure whether you're capturing the right files, you can review our shooting tutorial for guidance here

For videos:

For best results, we recommend filming in LOG format and exporting files in 1080p resolution at 23fps, using MOV or MP4 file types.

How many images can I upload at a time?

There's no limit to how many images you can upload in a project.

Upload speed depends on your internet connection and file size, particularly when working with RAW photos or video files.

For very large uploads, projects exceeding 10 GB (photos) or 20 GB (videos) may incur additional storage fees for non-subscription accounts. Subscription plans are designed for photographers with higher upload volumes.

Can music be changed on my video?

  • Yes! We have a list of the music that has been purchased, therefore there will not be any copyright issues.
  • You can pick what song you'd like from a list!
  • There will be a $10 revision charge.

What type of file do you deliver back to clients?

Edited photos are delivered as high-resolution, maximum-quality JPEG files (Level 12). This format preserves excellent image quality while remaining fully compatible with MLS systems, websites, and marketing platforms.

The files are uncompressed and optimized for professional real estate marketing, ensuring sharp detail, accurate color, and fast usability for listing uploads, print materials, and online property marketing.

This format covers over 99% of real estate photography workflows, so your images are ready to use immediately after download.

How do I add people to my team? What can they see/do?

  • To add people to your team, click on the “My Team” icon on the left side of the dashboard
  • Click “Add Member”
  • They'll get an email with a temporary password to log into their account
  • New team members will have limited access. Phixer support can manually change a team members role to “Admin” if requested.

Can I do virtual staging at the same time as photo editing?

To keep quality high, you will need to wait for your photos to be edited before you can request virtual staging.

Can I place a rush order?

  • We don't like to “rush” any projects because we want to ensure that every project is edited according to our high standards of excellence.
  • Occasionally, projects are returned sooner than expected, but there are no guarantees.
  • For photo editing and photoshop edits, we offer three different turnaround times: 12 hours, 18 hours, and 24 hours.
  • For video editing and virtual staging, we offer two different turnaround times: 24 hours and 48 hours.
  • Keep in mind that once the project is in editing, the turnaround time cannot be revised.

What do I need to do if my project is in the editing phase and I want to make changes?

  • Once the project is moved to the editing phase, the project can no longer be modified.
  • We are unable to make any changes to the turnaround time.
  • If you have an urgent request, it is always best to contact the support team through chat or email.

What if I need my photos in a difference size?

  • If you would like your photos in a different size, simply click on “Photo Settings” on the left side of the dashboard and toggle on your desired sizes. This is only applicable for future projects.
  • If you are needing photos from a past project in a different size, please let our support team know. We'd be happy to get them resized for you!

How long do my photos stay on the Phixer website?

  • Once a project is marked Completed, the edited photos remain available in your account and are moved to your Photo Drive after 10 days.
  • RAW files are stored temporarily and are generally deleted after approximately 3 weeks.
  • Because storage policies may change, we recommend downloading and securely backing up your files once editing is complete.
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