As a real estate sales representative, you do not have to be a professional photographer to take amazing photographs of your property. I have compiled a few pointers to focus on when taking pictures.
Less is more: – Ever heard of the saying “Perception is reality?” Believe it or not, the photographs you display online is what people would think the house looks like. If you take photos of a cluttered room, people would be turned off almost immediately. Ensure you get rid of clutter before photographing a room.
Lighting: – Focus on how much light you have and the direction it is coming from when taking photos. If you are shooting a house outdoors, ensure that the sun isn’t behind the property. P.s : It is visually appealing to shoot a property outdoors early morning or late afternoon. If you are shooting a room, utilize the flash function if need be.
White Balance: – Every camera has its white balance located differently on their camera. Sometimes, it may not be called white balance, it is just referred to as modes like; sunny, cloudy, portrait etc. The white balance of a photo can make a huge difference in the turnout of your photo. I typically go for sunny in low-light as that gives the room a warm look in the pictures.
What techniques are you using for your photographs in real estate?









Thanks for these tips Gabrielle. Here are a few more that I find really help me when taking photographs
-make sure you use a tripod!
-make sure vertical lines are looking vertical (not slanted). You may need photoshop to help with some of these.
-invest in a wide angled lens – it will make a HUGE difference!
Thanks for the tips, avoiding clutter seems obvious but we see so many bad pictures out there! A lot of real estate agents told us they were using our XShot camera extenders to get a better perspective of the room and get a picture taken from a remote angle.
People notice when a super wide angle is used and the pictures look strange, plus they are disappointed anyway when the see the room for real. With the XShot telescopic shaft, you can take pictures from a higher back corner and get a full view of the room.
The popular suggestion seems to be a wider angled lens. That is a great tip. Thanks Marie and Xshot.