Are There Real Estate Photographers Out There Still Using Nikon SB-80dx Flashes?
Peter in Maine recently asked me if Nikon SB-80dx flashes are still being used by real estate shooters because he had some he wanted to sell. Peter’s question refers back to a time 7 or more years ago...
View ArticleHow to Improve Lighting of Poorly Lit Real Estate Exteriors?
Phil in South Carolina asks: I have a constant issue with north-facing homes. This must be a big challenge for every real estate photographer. It takes a perfectly partly cloudy day to get the natural...
View ArticleHow to Deal with Bright Windows and Dark Shiny Floors?
Ken in Georgia asks: I have been asked by another real estate photographer to retake photos of a condo. The condo has huge windows and dark, shiny floors. I have shot condos like this before and had...
View ArticleLighting Distant Rooms
Mike in Rhode Island writes: I’ve been shooting real estate for a few months now and love it! I’m starting to get a handle on the basics and am just starting to use flash in my work. My clients are...
View ArticleI Need More Powerful Lights
Jenn in California writes: I’ve been using a Nikon D750 with the Flashpoint R2 Pro and a few Flashpoint Zoom Li-on Speedlights. I absolutely love how the system works. It’s super reliable and the...
View ArticleAddressing Color Casts from Warm Tone LED Bulbs
Andrew, from Northampton, MA, writes: “I have an issue that may be of interest to some of your readers. I find that LED warm tone bulbs are increasingly prevalent in houses. In my raw files, they often...
View ArticleShould I Be Shooting with the Lights On or Off?
Jen, in Tennessee, writes: I’ve been noticing an increase in real estate photographers shooting homes with the lights off. What’s the reason behind this? Should I be doing the same? Jen, there is no...
View ArticleHow to Shoot Dark Wooden Spaces
Dan in California, writes: “I’d like to hear how most of you deal with wood. Wood on the ceilings, wood on the walls, wood on the floors. Many homes we shoot, and some commercial buildings have cedar...
View ArticleLighting: When Not to Light a Room
Author: Garey Gomez A big part of real estate photography is becoming comfortable and proficient with a workflow that gets results you want, without taking too much time. Efficiency is the name of the...
View ArticleGEAR REVIEW: Godox AD400 Pro Flash vs. Neewer i6Tex Flash
It’s funny how things work out. Yesterday, I posted an article on extending the life of lithium-ion batteries, as there appears to be an increasing number of shooters moving to flashes powered by these...
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