Real Estate Photo Editing Essentials

Study Notes

Batch editing is essential for real estate photography, especially when dealing with large quantities of photos.
Highlights down, Shadows up, and adjusting Whites are crucial for achieving a bright and happy look.
Be cautious not to overpush whites, as it can lead to losing details.
Avoid using the removal tool, as it can be time-consuming and unnecessary for real estate photography.
Don't copy photo settings from one photo to another, especially when dealing with different camera lenses or sensors.

When shooting with a Mavic drone, it's essential to consider the differences between the large sensor and the smaller zoom sensor.
Don't copy development settings between photos taken with different sensors, as they won't look exactly right.
Adjusting Clarity and adding a touch of vignetting can enhance the photo's appearance.

Vignetting is essential for drawing the viewer's attention to the main subject (the house) in the photo.
To achieve vignetting, use the brush tool to swipe and create a layer mask, and then brighten the house.
Sky replacement can be done using the Sky replacement tool in Photoshop, allowing you to change the time of day or atmosphere.
Adjusting the mask and foreground lighting can create a more natural look.

When using a Mavic drone, be aware of the difference between optical and digital zoom.
Optical zooms (2x, 5x, 7x, and 10x) provide better quality than digital zooms.
Digital zooms can degrade the sensor quality, resulting in a loss of detail.

Find a good representative photo and edit it, then apply the same settings to other similar photos.
Avoid editing each photo individually, as it can be time-consuming.
Share development settings and adjust white balance, Clarity, and other settings as needed.

Batch editing is crucial in real estate photography, especially when dealing with large quantities of photos, to achieve a consistent look.
To achieve a bright and happy look, it's essential to adjust Highlights down, Shadows up, and Whites, but be cautious not to overpush Whites, which can lead to losing details.

When shooting with a Mavic drone, consider the differences between the large sensor and the smaller zoom sensor.
Avoid copying development settings between photos taken with different sensors, as they won't look exactly right.
Adjusting Clarity and adding a touch of vignetting can enhance the photo's appearance.

Vignetting is essential for drawing the viewer's attention to the main subject (the house) in the photo, achieved by using the brush tool to swipe and create a layer mask, and then brighten the house.
Sky replacement can be done using the Sky replacement tool in Photoshop, allowing you to change the time of day or atmosphere, and adjusting the mask and foreground lighting can create a more natural look.

When using a Mavic drone, be aware of the difference between optical and digital zoom, as optical zooms (2x, 5x, 7x, and 10x) provide better quality than digital zooms.
Digital zooms can degrade the sensor quality, resulting in a loss of detail.

Find a good representative photo, edit it, and then apply the same settings to other similar photos to save time.
Avoid editing each photo individually, as it can be time-consuming, and share development settings, adjusting white balance, Clarity, and other settings as needed.