Real Estate Photography for the Realtor!

Explore a practical camera lineup for real estate photography, from a DSLR with a wide 12-24mm lens to compact point-and-shoot and iPhone setups, all with tripods and grid lines.

Use a tv backdrop with outdoor scenes to add color and fill lighting in the kitchen, rely on existing light, and illuminate stainless steel with the headlight while shooting.

Use a slightly wider angle on a DSLR, keep it in auto with flash off and auto ISO, and frame a mid-tone area halfway into the room for balanced exposure.

Demonstrate two living room angles: option A with the sunken room and dining room background, and a second angle toward the front yard with trees for a cozy shot.

Capture a cozy living room with a point-and-shoot, align grid lines with windows and fireplace for a straight, dimensional image. Balance highlights and shadows with program mode and supplemental lighting.

Relocate furniture to improve symmetry, remove a throw pillow and one overstuffed couch, and adjust cushions, lamps, and translucent blinds for better lighting and framing.

Use a dslr with a wide angle lens to frame a symmetrical living room. Place focus on coffee table, keep fireplaces and lamps sharp in auto mode with flash off.

Set up the bedroom shot with a point-and-shoot on a tripod, using auto white balance and no flash, then review focus and lighting to showcase the window view.

Compare the master bedroom results across a DSLR, a point-and-shoot, and a smartphone with a wide-angle adapter, noting window detail, room-wide coverage, and minor distortion.

photograph a bedroom with a smartphone using the grid for framing, disable flash, and use a timer to avoid jiggle while setting focus for exposure and a wide angle view.