Real Estate Photography
Whether you're familiar with photography or have never taken a picture, take captivating photos of your home with these tips!
Always use your phone in landscape (horizontal) mode to take photos
This will ensure that your photos will look good on all platforms: mobile, tablets and desktop computer screens.
Shoot in HDR
If you’re using a smart phone use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting. This will make your camera process photos a little differently, bringing more detail to dark and bright spots of your photo.
Never zoom In
Never zoom in on your phone to shoot a photo, as it will reduce the quality of the photo. The thought process here is that you should maximize the number of pixels within the photo. The more pixels, the clearer the photo will be.
Increase saturation
Increasing the saturation ever so slightly can help bring out the colors in your photos. This is great for making your photos stick out from the pack.
Use natural lighting to your favor
Smartphones are fantastic for shooting real estate in natural light. Even without professional lighting you can get great real estate photos by using the natural light. Test taking photos from different angles or corners of the rooms -- this way you’ll be able to get the best shot and minimize shadow.
The best time to do this is when it’s overcast, or during early morning or early evening (otherwise known as the ‘Golden Hour’). The same principle applies for any kind of shoot, no matter the subject. Shoot with even lighting.
Declutter and stage properly
Less is more when it comes to staging. Taking things out of rooms, such as coffee tables and cabinets, can open up a photo and really highlight your rooms.
Editing
The editing apps available for both Android and iPhone are very powerful. They can correct a lot of photography errors with the push of the button; however, the key is to not over-edit your photos. You still want the rooms to look natural and unaltered to an extent. With editing, especially for beginners, less is more.
If you’re in doubt about your ability to take high quality photos, hire a professional. We recommend the same company we recommend to our agents, Alcove Media