Real Estate Photography - Breaking down my WORKFLOW! Gear + Settings

[@trat00]

Great video. Try to count the times he says basically.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Probably +10 times, multiple comments have pointed that out. 🤣 thanks for watching!

[@RonaldBrown59]

I support him saying 'basically' as many times as he wants to, it's his video.

[@mannythecuban1122]

It doesn't matter, lol, what matters is that is great content.

[@rezjrprod]

Just make a new drinking game.. Shot every time he says it.. ;) jk

[@randicoco9838]

56 times

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Anyone notice I filmed this entire video on my IPHONE!? 😆 #1camerabodyprobz

[@AtlantaHomesforSale]

Great content! Good job explaining what you are doing and the whys. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much for the feedback, appreciate it!

[@RoschetzkyPhotography]

I'm a real estate photographer , a few things Number 1 : not using f8 -f10 to get entire scene sharp and in focus Number 2 : is he not shooting HDR , we shoot 7 frames in HDR Number 3: we actually don't shoot at iso 100, which sounds counter intuitive but with a camera like Sony A7R2 or A7r3 if you shoot at iso 1000 there is very little noise but makes the shutter way faster and makes the lights and light flares much cleaner

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! This is a bit of an older video, and you’re right on your points! I shoot at f/8 typically. Anything over 5 bracket is overkill to me so we shoot that. And with the newer cameras, higher and clean iso is great! Typically iso 400-800 for me. Thanks for watching!

[@Eric_In_SF]

Thanks for putting together. I should mention though that F8 is The sharpest aperture to use with a 2.8 lens. Also you can get a cheap wired remote online that should save you from having to keep contorting around the camera and save yourself waiting three seconds every picture. Also if it has a Wi-Fi and wireless app you can frame your shots on a nice large tablet or laptop screen instead of tiny built in monitor.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man! Thanks for the feedback and info, appreciate it!

[@luckypennybenny]

Sony IEM app allows you to frame from a phone and control shutter no problemo

[@groupeone23]

I use the TriggerTrap cable and phone app. For any mirror-up, time exposure, self-timer, time-lapse, HDR, and WiFi wireless photography, it’s a must-have.

[@josephshields4428]

Really well done. Thanks for making this. I just did my first real estate shoot today.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Joseph! That's awesome, how'd it go? Appreciate your support!

[@TheShalomDoc]

I trust your advice! I am shooting a show home today for portfolio work and needed a short tutorial about work flow and process. Thank you for setting up the chapters to quickly go back to key points!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!

[@Medialover100]

Pure Yotube Gold. Thanks for the amazing information!!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

You’re welcome! I have a lot more up to date content on real estate photo & video too on my channel! Thanks for watching

[@enzodnaesposito]

Basically, its basically a good video Cheers.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching

[@AndreiRestrepo]

basically. 😂

[@VideoGamingPersona]

Basically, one of the best tutorials/ guide! Thank you!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Wow really? Thanks so much! Appreciate it greatly!! Definitely wanting to do more like this. Thanks for watching! :)

[@rkline65]

You’re one of those creators that I watch your stuff, I think how does this guy not have 2 mil subs….good stuff!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Rich! Wow, what a compliment! I really appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@becomingpodcast]

Great Video! Much needed topic that is not talked about enough! Keep it up!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much man! Yes I agree, definitely not a lot on this topic! Thanks for watching!

[@oxxxeee]

great video... might add - get a 3-axis tripod head and wired shutter release. speeds things up. shoot extra bracket for window views.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Great points bill, appreciate the input! Thanks for watching.

[@davidsosard4939]

The last tip is mind blowing! i used to do it manually!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey David! Glad you found it valuable, I used to do the same too!

[@davidsosard4939]

@@AndreiRestrepo Do you have another video about editing this HDR or using the same method with Flash? I would love to see it!!

[@davidsosard4939]

@@AndreiRestrepo i did already see your other video about Editing and it's GOLD!!! you did put too much value into it.. one last question, do you know why I make my three HDR pictures and open them with photoshop they lose color (Mid tones)? I'm using an M50 Canon Camera, any tip about it? thanks for the answer by the way!!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thank you! Hmm, do you mean the preview version of the image that you can see on your camera or on your computer before importing, look different from after they’re in the editing program like photoshop? If so, it’s because once you’re in Lightroom or PS, you’re previewing the actual raw file, which is typically flatter. Previewing it on camera and your computer, is the picture profile you had on your camera like standard or something. Let me know if that doesn’t make sense and I can try and clarify more. Thanks!

[@jonahque16]

Thanks for the link, this was actually the first video I’ve seen when I searched real state photography then I started following u just last wk i think, since then ive been watching all ur videos, I forgot to mention earlier too that I already have a polarizer I didnt even know why i bought it before, i guess now I’ll start using it😃

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Awesome, glad it was helpful! Feel free to reach out to me once you get started and have any further questions. :)

[@charis808]

Amazing video! Thank you so much. I'm wanting to get started doing real estate photography. How did you learn all the different settings and how to operate a camera?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Charis! Thanks so much for the feedback, greatly appreciate it! Great question, I learned just like you are, here on KZbin. Plus shooting, editing, & learning every single day.

[@glenthomasrealtor6223]

Great information. How do you use the polarizing filter? Do you leave it on for every shot or just when needed? Do you have to change any of the camera settings when using the filter?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey glen! Yes, I pretty much leave it on through the whole shoot. Helps with wood floors, reflections, and deeper blue skies. Don’t really have to change any settings, you’ll notice when you put it on your lens, the shot will look a little darker so you just have to adjust for that. This is the one I have amzn.to/3pMjfkf thanks for watching!

[@christopherwaltersbsireale1501]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing and explaining and also providing finished product photos.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey chris! Thanks so much for the feedback! Appreciate you watching!

[@chandlerelder]

Doing my first photo shoot today. This was super helpful. Thanks!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Chandler! Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it. Best of luck on it!

[@MG-er3co]

How did it go? I’m starting a new job a photographer and I’m nervous haha

[@chandlerelder]

@@MG-er3co really great! I’ve made about 20k since then 😂 I got more and more comfortable every time and even though the first house took me like an hour and fifteen minutes to shoot, I’m now down to about 35 minutes and working with some great realtors to help keep me busy! It’s all about taking that first step. Best of luck to you!

[@MG-er3co]

@@chandlerelder I’m glad it’s going great!! In what area are you doing photography ? I’m the Houston area. And thank you

[@chandlerelder]

@@MG-er3co I’m in North Georgia, about 30 minutes north of Atlanta. So I have the ability to work in the city but do most of my work in the mountains.

[@droidxjunkmail]

Great video. The most information without being grossly complicated. Have you ever tried HDR merged in Camera ? No post required. It will work on jpeg on your camera.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Thanks so much for the feedback, glad you found it valuable! Yes I have - totally a good option, but I like to have the RAW data for more editing flexibility to correct WB, exposure, color casts, or anything like that. Thanks for watching!

[@matthyson5546]

Great advice! I'd love to see how you incorporate flash into your workflow and how you capture necessary but ugly spaces (attics, utility rooms, etc.).

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Matt! Thanks so much, appreciate the feedback! Yes, plan to do a follow up video on editing and another on how I use flash now as well! And good idea about the spaces. Thanks for watching!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Also, how many times did I say “basically” someone count it!!

[@formulasaltythunder4806]

I think basically that was a great vid. Good job

[@embodiedbillionaire]

A remote and receiver for that camera would really help avoid that shake too.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

True! I just choose to travel with the minimal gear I need, and adding a remote/receiver is just more things to setup and use vs just using the two second delay. Total preference though, thanks for watching!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks for all the support friends! New video on how I edited the photos from this shoot + different shooting methods like HDR + Off Camera Flash! Check it here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHrGhHqgl7Wsn7s

[@BeanDar]

I am here in Houston too, looking to get into Real Estate Videos

[@AndreiRestrepo]

@@BeanDar hey! that's awesome, the need for real estate videos is exploding! here's a video I have on my channel about shooting videos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpLSlWh-rp2jg7M

[@negativezerodegrees4888]

I have my first real estate shoot this week and this video was very well done thank you!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I appreciate that so much, thank you! Woah you the best on it!

[@CourtesyOfCruz]

just stumbled across your videos and wanted to say you are so underrated. This quality content is appreciated so thank you. Am just curious but do you offer virtual tour services? I've been wanting to start a real estate photography business but am discouraged that I'm not able to offer all services so it''s kind of hindered me on getting started.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Cruz, thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it! I totally understand what you mean, I felt the same way! To start a real estate photography business you just need to be doing real estate photos! No one is telling me that you have to offer videos or virtual tours or anything else, because if you deliver a really great photos and an awesome service, they will keep using you. 👍🏻 The only other thing I offer along with real estate photos highlight videos of the homes, so it’s kind of like a virtual tour of the home, but in a cinematic more interesting way. My clients love it, they never ask about 3-D or virtual tour stuff with me. Plus I’m not interested in doing those things either. Thanks so much for watching!

[@CourtesyOfCruz]

@@AndreiRestrepo thank you so much for the speedy response, your response has me STOKED. I've been worried that I'd have to offer EVERY service (3D tours, floorplans) to keep up but those don't appeal to me nor would I want to do them so this helps me a lot. Will keep you posted on my journey and looking forward to more videos from you! Thanks again!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Sounds great man, stoked to hear it! 😊🤙🏻

[@GordonRiggs]

Any way of PMing me a photo highlight video? I'm curious what you do/offer that your clients really like.

[@unboxednreviews]

hi, great video man! i started my real estate photography/videography journey not to long ago, and i was wondering where can i get *free music for real estate videos? that will be safe on all of those realtor websites.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man! Great question, honestly it’s pretty tricky because anything that you use that is free, like downloaded off KZbin or something that says royalty-free, is still a gamble. You might not run into any issues on your end, but if a realtor posts it on social media and it gets flagged, then you can’t clear it. And that will definitely not make you look professional to a realtor. That’s why sites like epidemic sound are worth it because you have an amazing selection of music, and you’ll never run into that issue. 👍🏻

[@mannythecuban1122]

Great Video, very interesting, straight to the point, Well done, thanks for sharing, is good to see creators that go straight to teaching and don't talk for an hour in circles. I did subscribe looking forward to more good work done.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man! Thanks so much, glad you found the video valuable!

[@Internetsvoiceofreason]

Honestly, I really appreciate you for this video. I’m a real estate photographer in Austin 🤞🏾

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man! That’s awesome, how’s the RE I industry in ATX? Appreciate the feedback!

[@Internetsvoiceofreason]

@@AndreiRestrepo just beginning to grow! Nothing too crazy right now. So it’s pretty slow. I learned a lot from this video alone. Gained me as a subscriber for sure. 👏🏾

[@AndreiRestrepo]

@@Internetsvoiceofreason Nice! Glad it was helpful, appreciate it man!

[@buenavistaphotography]

Awesome video…thank you! I do real estate photography as well and found your video practical. I like your recommended timer method to prevent image blur. Question: I usually drastically reduce the photo file sizes and therefore resolution as requested by real estate agent clients to accommodate requirements for mls listings. What are your general preferred specs, i.e. width by height and resolution if you don’t mind sharing?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Glad you found the video helpful! So for MLS export settings, I only reduce them by making them max 10MB and under, plus high on sharpening. I don’t resize any edges, and that’s worked fine for me and my client for years! :) thanks for watching!

[@buenavistaphotography]

@@AndreiRestrepo Ahhh great thank you so much. That is helpful. For my most recent shoot I followed and brought the file size down but closer to 7 to 10MB and it made a world of difference. Thank you!

[@og3139]

That's the reason in not worth spending money on a high megapixel camera and 20mpx is more than enough

[@buenavistaphotography]

@@og3139 Good point given that images are only for web display rather than print. I have a 24mpx DSLR and Zillow recommended specs are 2048 x 1536 (about the same for MLS) so that usually naturally brings file sizes to the 3MB range.

[@golderone7189]

I did my first real estate photo shoot with the 24-70, but my lens was wrong for the job. Now I want to buy a wide angle lens. I'm torn between 12mm Laowa and 16-28 Sigma. It feels like 16mm isn't enough. I'm curious about your thoughts on this matter. Thank you very much for the content.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yeah, probably the only type of photography a 24-70 can't do the job for! I think 16mm full frame is wide enough. 12mm is super wide, I like it more for video that photo. I used a 16-35 for the longest time and even the lens I use now is 15mm. And the flexibility of a zoom is even better since sometimes I take exteriors and other compositions at 24-35mm too. Thanks for watching!

[@collinr811]

I'm perusing this, thanks for the instruction and tips. If you can afford 1 lens with a ZV-E10, is the tamron 11-20mm a good option for real estate videography?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Congrats, it’s a sweet industry to be in! I’m not familiar with that camera personally, but assuming it’s a crop sensor then yes! Ideally even a 9-10mm could be more beneficial too. I also have a lot more up to date content on real estate photography & videography on my channel and a community in my description you can join if you’re interested too. Thanks for watching!

[@zacrifice3520]

I am thinking of doing Real Estate photography how did you apply for the job and is a option to take pictures with a professional camera or can you take pictures with a iPhone because they take great photos

[@AndreiRestrepo]

When I started out, I got hired by a real estate photography company as one of their shooters. Since then, I started my own business where we provide real estate photo & video services to realtors, like I was doing in this video. You totally can, just I imagine the photos will be limited as far as how much you can edit them. I have a lot more up to date content on my channel about RE photo & video if you're interested! Thanks for watching

[@Checo1]

Can you set the Canon 5D IV to take more than 3 AEB pictures, let's say 5?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Yes you can, it's in one of the last custom menus where you can change the amount of bracketed shots. I recently found this out and started testing out 5 brackets. Definitely gives you all the info you need, just more files to back up and blend. Thanks for watching!

[@Checo1]

@@AndreiRestrepo Thanks Andrei for your reply. great videos, very informative.

[@yperez2423]

Loved your video, it helped doing my first shooting. I am starting to shoot on my real estate transactions. What advice do you have when there is a lot of sunlight coming into the house from the windows? What is the best way to edit it

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! You could try doing 5 bracket shots vs 3, to get even more of a dynamic image to blend together and edit. Otherwise you could also underexpose your 3 bracket shot by a -1/2 or -1 stop to capture more window/sunlight detail as well. Thanks for watching!

[@yperez2423]

@@AndreiRestrepo❤

[@eliteperspectivemedia]

Great video. Thank you. Learned a lot! Question. What would you recommend for someone who thinks they want to give real estate interiors a shot? My budget is VERY tight. I started doing exteriors with a drone last year, but realized quickly that photography and video are two very different animals. Currently I am adding interior photos into my videos done by photographers hired by the realtors. I’d like to think I have an eye for detail, but have absolutely no photography experience, or budget for that matter. Thoughts? -Andrew

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Andrew! Glad you found it valuable. Starting out can definitely be daunting, but nowadays you don’t need top of the line gear to get into the field. Do you currently have a camera aside from your drone? Depending on what you’re looking for, like an entry level dslr/mirrorless camera + lens, could be a good starting point. Even one of the newer iPhones with the ultrawide angles lens could work too! Thanks for watching!

[@eliteperspectivemedia]

@@AndreiRestrepo I do not have a camera. I attempted an interior shoot with a DJI gimbal and my iPhone XS, but it wasn't nearly wide enough. Good clients of mine who use me religiously for the drone end of things, and knew this was virgin territory for me. They offered to pay me anyway, to which I declined, as the images were terrible in my opinion. I am actually an aircraft mechanic by trade, but can't work in that industry anymore due to health issues. Didnt even know I had a creative bone in my body until someone mentioned it last spring, and convinced me to give the drone thing a go in the "professional" capacity. Using a Mini 2, and Final Cut Pro, I seem to be building a clientele, and getting referral business, but I'm far from being able to support myself off of the proceeds. I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, so we do get some cold temps and snow. The last few months were discouraging business wise, so thought I would see what it took to do interiors. Realtors ALWAYS need those, regardless of price point and weather. Really struggling to find gear that I can afford, plus I really dont know anything about photography. Kind of scared to upgrade to a better iphone, think it would be better to try to find a camera i can afford and go from there. I guess I'm looking for guidance on what is the bare minimum I need to start. I want to upgrade, but need something that will help me achieve pro style results, so I can gather business and upgrade. Thoughts? Thanks so much by the way,....greatly appreciated. Andrew

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much for sharing your backstory! You said it - realtors ALWAYS need interior/real estate photography, no matter what. There’s definitely some good options out there, essentially you just want - a mirrorless/dslr camera, a wide angle lens, & a tripod. I have an iPhone 13 Pro, and you could totally take RE photo/video on it, but it only shines in the most ideal conditions, like having plenty of light. What’s a good email for you? I can send you some recommendations on cameras/lenses and would be easier to send them that way vs in a comment. Thanks!

[@tcrawford909]

Great tips and straight to the point video. Thank you!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@philliptemple9841]

I would add some basics that should go in at the beginning: 1) turn on all the lights, open all the curtains (drapes), blinds and shutters 2) move any clutter (even stuff around the sink and bathtub). I move everything into the cleanest room (usually a bedroom), take all my shots, then put everything back and do the last room. Pro top: take shots with your mobile first in case you forget where anything is supposed to go back 3) go into each corner and take a photo facing inwards. Quicker to not think and do all of them than hesitate wondering which one looks best. Everything else I do pretty much the same. Yes still use the 2s timer rather than the remote 🙂. Hard to break habits. Phillip.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Phillip! Great tips man, honestly the prep part is half this job. Thanks for your input and for watching!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

NICEEE! So much good info. I wanna see one on how you shoot + edit your Dusk photos.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks mannnn! That’s a good idea!

[@itsroads206]

Hey, Andrei! Love your vids! What camera is a good starter camera?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! For strictly doing RE photography, a preowned DSLR would do the job just fine. In this video I was using a canon 5d mark iv, but a 5d mark iii or 6D series would work great too. If you’re wanting to do video as well, I’d recommend investing in the mirrorless line like an EOS R, R8, R7 or R10. Same with Sony too, but I just think the learning curve is higher with Sonys compared to canon. But also having the right lens makes all the difference. Thanks for watching!

[@beyondyourbills4725]

For someone just starting out do you have any suggestions on a more budget friendly set up or do you think these would be best to start with?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Absolutely! This is definitely more of a seasoned setup, but there are great alternatives for beginners. I would definitely recommend mirrorless now. Beginner setup: Sony a6000: amzn.to/3qYtlyq Sony 10-18mm: amzn.to/33N7SzT Intermediate setup: Canon RP camera: amzn.to/3qZbvLL Affordable wide angle: amzn.to/35cPGQs This adapter: amzn.to/3AxCgKH Let me know if you have any questions!

[@magicalducks6779]

If your 16 how do you start on real estate photography? Got an sl2 with 18-55m kit lens, 50mm f1.8 lens, and 55-255mm, not much of a portfolio too

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! That’s awesome you want to get started at s younger age, could have a full business in your twenties! I’d get an ultra wide lens for your sl2, canon makes a 10-18mm i believe. Then, all you need is a tripod to get started. To get your first client, I’d try reaching out to any possible realtors you may have a connection with - family, family friends, people you know, etc. I dive more into how I would pursue being a professional photographer in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roiklnqhdtSVd5I Here’s the canon lens you could use! amzn.to/3OsiB4k

[@calistiae]

This is amazing to see the process. Thank you. This could jumpstart people's careers in RE photography. Well done on the details!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! Truly appreciate the feedback, that's all I want for people watching it! Thanks for watching

[@maestrodevil9566]

Basically....a great video!! Concise and covering all key points basically! Much appreciated sir :)

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Basically! Haha thanks so much

[@Checo1]

DO you think the Canon 17-40 mm F4 will work also for RE Photography?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man! Yes, definitely can! I started with that lens before switching to my 16-35. If I remember correctly, that lens was really soft wide open at f/4, sharpest aperture was around 8 or 9. The only time I had an issue with that lens was I shot for a client in the beginning one time that I guess was used to another photographer that was using like a 14mm so they thought the photos weren't "wide enough" but that's a rare case, and I've never gotten that with my 16-35 either. So definitely yes! Thanks for watching!

[@Checo1]

@@AndreiRestrepo I am about to change my camera gear from crop sensor to full-frame, I like your setup.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

That’s definitely a good move! 17-40 will work fine on a full frame. Thanks for watching!

[@charli777ffgaming2]

Nice video bro I'm professional realastate image editor I have experienced in 2 year in company but now I'm starting in own business of Editing any one need please comment

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much!

[@ryansourrealtor]

Is there anyway to save those settings on your camera so it’s quicker for the next shoot?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yeah you can! Most cameras have a custom profiles you can save to. On canon I think they have C1-C3. You can save your settings how you want so when you switch to that dial, they are ready to go!

[@waynepoole6120]

Great vid and even though I didnt like the music it somehow still worked. Do you do any post processing of the photo afterwards? Also do you convert the RAW images to JPEG or just leave them as RAW files after editing?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I do a good amount of post processing in Adobe Lightroom + Photoshop! You can see a full breakdown of that process on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHrGhHqgl7Wsn7s

[@liverpix]

Thanks for the informative video. Do you use manual or autofocus ? Also, what do you focus on ?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Great question! I actually use manual focus a lot lately, specifically because my new camera shows where focus is! But since I’m using narrow apertures like f/5.6-9, you don’t have to move focus around for the most part. I focus on something in the center of the room! Thanks for watching!

[@liverpix]

@@AndreiRestrepo Thanks Andrei.

[@868craig]

Great video but please stop using the word basically! 😅

[@AndreiRestrepo]

basically a good point! 😆 glad you found it helpful!

[@is92173]

This is such a well laid out video. Straight to the point and no holding back any info. Much appreciated 🙏🏿

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks for the feedback Isaac! Appreciate it greatly. 🤙🏻

[@gabequezada2066]

Thank you very much... excellent video

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thank you, appreciate it greatly !

[@Kingjay814]

I've been using OpenDoor self tour listings as my test bed to build a little bit of a portfolio to pitch to people. You're the first person I've seen that mentioned a polarizer. I came to that realization today while looking at a house that had these oddly glossy floors

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Nice! And yes, CPL is a must! This is actually a way older video and I are a ton of updated content on running a real estate media business on my channel if you're interested. Thanks for watching!

[@ArafatAmin]

Can we get a count of how many times he used the word "basically"? lol

[@AndreiRestrepo]

What was the final count??? 10? 15?? 1000?? I know, that's a word that just comes out and trying to not say it as much when I'm filming. 😆 thanks for watching!

[@ArafatAmin]

@@AndreiRestrepo haha I lost count. Good video tho, keep it up! 👍🏼

[@atroche1978]

I took a sip of my beer every time he said it.

[@kouroshnadali4479]

Can I use my canon efs 10-22mm instead of Canon 16-35mm?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yep! If you have an aps-c sensor that’s the lens to use for sure. 👍🏻

[@ishanagarwalphotography]

hello I will be doing my first real estate photo and video soon . I have a canon 60d and 5d mark3 lens I have is 12-24 F4 tokina crop lens 24-70 2.8 tamaron 24-105 canon for photos what should I use should I go canon 60d with 12-24 crop lens or should I put 12-24 crop to my 5d mark 3 I will be using Djirs2 pro for video

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Ishan! Hmm, I think to get the widest photos, I’d keep your 12mm crop lens on your 60D. Have you ever used that lens on your 5d3? Just be careful because the dslr mirror might hit a crop lens. Same setup for video too! Thanks for watching

[@ishanagarwalphotography]

@@AndreiRestrepo yes i have tried on 5dm3 but i have to everytime adjust and careful to put it on 14 or 17 mm to avoid the view of inside of lens and the photo quality from that lens has alot of chromatic abbreations blue and mix colour tinge but shooting with crop 60d i get the full view but blue purple on corners do you suggest to use 24-702.8

[@ishanagarwalphotography]

@@AndreiRestrepo thank you so much i got the opportunity to photograph 5 realestate club society with the same company and a hotel by Hyatt regency in india i am very excited hope everything goes smooth 😊😊 and they also asked me to come on board as inhouse photographer for all the realestate i did there club opening photos back in 2015 and they still remember my number they called me back yesterday do you still do photography . I said yes recently i also started my photography studio i showed them my recent work they loved it . I mostly do fashion food product adding realestate to my list

[@ahmedalharari]

Where do I shoot. How many photos and angle should it be for each room (like 3 photos for each room with each shot capturing different angles)?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Totally up to you! I typically deliver 2-3 for main spaces, and 1-2 of smaller secondary rooms. Use composition to showcase the room the best way. Typically corner to corner or head on shots

[@ahmedalharari]

@@AndreiRestrepo What about bathrooms? If the shower is in the picture should i get a shot of it?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Corner to corner! You should think about joining my community, I have a full exclusive BTS video series on there that's not on KZbin, along with a private chat group with other photographers, and some free digital products. It's $5/month, not trying to sell you on it but it's aimed or for people starting out like you so I think you could get a lot of value from it! Here it is if you're interested: andreirestrepo.com/

[@jamahldujour]

Great vid. Got my first real estate gig coming up soon, wanted to prepare and this clip helped me out a lot. Cheers!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Jamahl! Thanks for the feedback, best of luck on it! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@Raje_Hudson]

How did you get involved in real estate photography? Im just know discovering it as a possible job.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Crazy right? You can make a living from anything now! I got my foot in the door years ago because my wife was in real estate, title to be exact. I got the opportunity to shoot for a few realtors in the beginning, but I wasn't good at all. 😆 Then I got a job working for a real estate photography company and went from there, to a salary real estate photographer for a real estate team, and now doing it for myself in my own business. I always tell people that are looking to get their first client, you need to show what you can do. Use your one home, friends or family, and learn to do it and get a small portfolio to show a realtor what you can do! Thanks for watching!

[@adocfc6096]

Great video! One question however. Would the Tripod work on any of the A6xxx cameras? I have a A6400 w/ Samyang 12mm lens and was wondering what tripod would be best to go along with it

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! Pretty much any sturdy tripod. I recently upgraded to this one, and it would work great with your cameras too! Small and light. Thanks for watching! amzn.to/3z5yxl4

[@franklinpark4475]

Do you take 3 shots (over exposed for shadows, underexposed for highlights, and midtones) for every shot or only when needed?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Great question! Only when I pretty much have windows, or blown out lighting in the shot. For detail shots, rooms without windows or lighting seems not to be blown out, I’ll take one shot. This is also where off camera flash can come into play as well, video coming soon in that! You can also do 5 bracket exposures to have max dynamic range, just knowing how to edit them is the tricky part.

[@LeonardoFalsini]

Really good video! I am too into re photography here in Italy and often I find myself shooting vertical images because of how the houses are built here ahah it's a bit tricky to compose this way but it helps to enhance the space of small rooms 🙃

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Leonardo! Wow, photographing RE in Italy sounds exciting! That's a great idea to shoot vertical images. I do some like that for social media content for the agents. Thanks for watching man!

[@istasalazar]

Nice video Andrei, thank you for sharing these tips. However, I've got a question for you. How do you deal with optical distortion produced by a wide lens such as 16mm? Best regards

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Anderson! Good question. First off, you want a lens that is rectilinear, meaning there won’t be any fish eye looking distortion like a go pro. Second, higher end lenses will have better distortion control then lower end lenses where thing with definitely look distorted. My 16-35 does a great job and keeps everything looking nice for real estate! Thanks for watching!

[@istasalazar]

@@AndreiRestrepo Thank you for your quick reply! Cheers!

[@roberttiffany3101]

@@istasalazar there's also an adjustment for this in Lightroom/Photoshop - just check the 'Remove Chromatic Aberration and Enable Profile Corrections' :-)

[@hannalairy2041]

Thank you for this great video, Andrei! I'm about to begin freelancing real estate photography, and I am extremely nervous to get started. This made me feel a little more confident. Wish you all the best!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Thanks so much for the feedback, glad you found it valuable! Best of luck, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks again!

[@survivalSC]

Have you never had a paying job in photography before? I’m asking because if you have done other paid jobs in photography then taking RE listing pics is about as easy as it gets. Only advice is make sure you have insurance if you are in homes that people live in. That part is very important

[@blackberryjamchicago]

f6.3 seems like a very shallow depth of field. You need to get everything in focus. Usually F9-F12 is usually recommended.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey thomas! Thanks for the feedback. So at 6.3 at 16mm on full frame and focusing on the center or back wall of the frame, everything is in focus! Everything 3-4 ft in front of the lens will be sharp at such a wide focal length. If you have furniture or anything closer to the lens, definitely stop down to the f/stops you mentioned to retain everything in focus. In my experience, all my photos have edge to edge sharpness 6.3-9 depending on lighting. Thanks for watching, appreciate the input!

[@j.ramirez7865]

what do you do if the power is off and there are no lights

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man! If the home has a lot of natural light, you may get better results than lights on, especially if there’s a lot of tungsten lighting. Otherwise, using a flash to fill the rooms would be the next best move. Thanks for watching!

[@arsentumwesigyekagumaho]

Thank you so much Andrei! This has been so helpful. Much much appreciated 🙏🏾

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Glad to hear it! I have a bunch of updated and expanded videos on RE photo & video, check it if you'd like! Thanks for watching!

[@Sz3roRevan117]

Thank you. Very simple and easy to follow. I am just starting out with real estate photography and want to show off my best work.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! Make sure to check out the rest of the real estate tutorial videos I have on my channel as well. Appreciate it!

[@mitchellrobbins5073]

Love the way you processed these photos. Would you be willing to do a video showing how you got the end result?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yes! Bring a few comments about this so I definitely plan to. Thanks for watching!

[@urexpressionsphotography1082]

Great informational video. You never stated, if you were shooting RAW or JPEG images? I am hoping to start my business this summer.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

RAW for sure! If you plan on editing your photos - raw is the way to go. That way all the information isn’t caked into the image and it is uncompressed and fully editable! Definitely a must for real estate work if you have to adjust WB, exposure, colors, etc in editing. Thanks for watching!

[@vantrogh]

I like the chest level height of the camera and the polarized filter ideas. Actually, I use the same Canon 5DM4 and 16-35mm f4.0 lens for my work photos. Sometimes I use the gray card for white balance, in case there are many difference light color temperatures 🙂

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yeah, the CPL helps out a lot! Nice, perfect combo. I know use a Canon R6 Mark II and R5C for photo & video, and the 15-35 RF. Gray card is smart, especially for the mixed lighting! Thanks for watching!

[@jofromWI]

I’ve used an Expo disc as well for WB

[@VidanoExterior]

Hi. I just subscribed to your channel. I'm photographer and really interested in real estate photography, thanks for your video.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much, really appreciate it!

[@stevenmccaughan2752]

Tilt and shift lens ends a lot of the distortion that is the problem with a zoom lens they also give you a panoramic shot that will give you a picture with out the corner binding

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yeah I’ve used one and made a video on it! They’re great but since I do a lot more than just real estate photography, it’s not versatile enough for me. Been super happy using my 15-35 for it now though!

[@bugsdoeproductions4265]

did you use 16mm for all shots?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Pretty much! I recently upgraded to a 15-35 so now, 15mm! I use a 35 or 50mm for detail shots, but pretty much stay at the widest for all the main shots. Thanks for watching!

[@Pkramm]

Do you have a video that shows how your edit your real estate photos and blends the bracketed photos together? Ive always got discouraged when I got to the editing because it never looked professional. And I’d like to steam line the editing.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I think you found it!

[@GordonRiggs]

Please will you Link here?

[@CRPFilmsChristianRaymundPastor]

Thanks for sharing

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks for checking it out! Appreciate your support.

[@yokiisk]

thanks for making this,,,

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@Nolan.Gurule]

Please explain the hdr part

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Just 3 photos shot at different exposures, blended together for a more dynamic image. One shot for the shadows, one for the midtones, and one for the highlights. That’s it!

[@LuisHernandez-qm3to]

This was quite informative. How much do you charge for photographing a home. Is it by the hour, square feet of the property?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! It’s more of by package in my area. Factors that affect pricing are how many photos, add ons like Dusk, aerial photos, or video. Like for my business my top package is a Full Campaign shoot that’s photo + video. In my area average for just real estate photography for a regular residential home is $150 and higher end like $300 per shoot. Thanks for watching!

[@dbkfrogkaty1]

Thank you for making this video. So much useful, and much needed information for me. I'm not a professional photographer but I've got an opportunity to photograph several home and business projects for a contractor friend of mine. I will be using a Pentax K-5II DSLR, which is of course an APSC camera. I have several prime lenses, but I think my 16-85mm f/3.5- 5.6 zoom lens might be the most flexible.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Glad you enjoyed it! I have a lot more up to date videos on real estate photography & videography on my channel if you’re interested. Thanks for watching !

[@ARSabeshan]

awesome video, just a quick question how to you have the lever on the live screen mode?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

On my camera, I enable it by pressing the Info button a few times to go through the different screens. Depending on your camera, you may have to go into your menu settings! Thanks for watching!

[@ARSabeshan]

@@AndreiRestrepo I have the canon 5D IV same as yours. I don’t get the lever on live screen. like your

[@BillZappasodi]

I’ve done 3 real estate sessions. The realtors in 2 of these instances didn’t pay me the full amount agreed upon. Very frustrating having to badger these people.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Ahh bummer! So you can use a dedicated real estate CRM that has features like a paywall where they have to pay you in full to download the photos, it's honestly a must for new clients! Some cost monthly as some are pay as you go, like HDphotoHub. Would definitely check that out because yeah, that's the worst! I have a lot more up to date RE content on my channel if you're interested. Thanks for watching!

[@BobBailey1]

Andrei, I continue to appreciate you videos. They are straight forward and easy to follow! Coming back to this particular video, I have a question. It may be that I've seen more recent videos with other cameras and your reference to using HDR and bracketing, but I've gotten confused on HDR vs AEB. Are these essentially accomplishing the same thing, but with two different approaches? Do I understand correctly that HDR combines the range of exposures back into one file within the camera AND AEB requires you reassemble them in post-software (Lightroom/Photoshop)? I should mention I'm using the Canon 5D mark iv as used in this video.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yes, you're correct! As I understand it, you can create an in camera HDR jpg or use the AEB method to have the separate raw or JPG files, and merge in LR or PS. I still do the 5 bracket AEB RAW files and send that off to an editor or blend myself. I'd say try both and see what works best for you!

[@MotionBlurPL]

Hey Andrei, I got in my first unexpected real estate photo gig for day after tomorrow :D As I was mainly doing videography, I try to educate myself pronto. Question for you, as I have no flash at all, do you think I can get away with two Godox 60SL light instead? Or shall I start to panic? :D

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Congrats! Those are constant video lights right? Constant lights are hard for RE photography because they have to be super powerful to overcome the ambient window light so that’s why flash is best, or HDR without flash like I did in this video!

[@erikender2785]

It is really good but how do you handle the color cast? Thanks

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Erik! Probably the most tricky part of HDR. Typically I try to find right neutral white balance and desaturate yellows to reduce the tungsten cast. Also not a bad idea to turn the lights off if there's a lot of natural light available so you don't have conflicting white balances too. Thanks for watching!

[@erikender2785]

Hi Andrea, have you thought covering with flash shot in photoshop to get color accuracy? The different lighting gives the picture some classy look. Thanks again for the response.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Erik! Yes, I did that for awhile as well for most of the shoots in 2021. It just wasn’t practical for me because of how long it adds to the shoot vs HDR plus editing time. And I outsource our editing in my RE media business now as well.

[@MahadoYourTexasRealtor]

If I wake up with basically all over my mouth tomorrow it’s your fault lol Nice video Mr.Basicly

[@AndreiRestrepo]

😂😂😂 thanks!

[@uploadsnstuff8902]

Great video, but something's wrong with your LUT, your skin is way too red, check your vectorscope out.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks! Haha probably because this was filmed on my iPhone XR, it my camera haha. I did very little color grading, if any. Thanks for the tip! Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@TheChrisTedeschi]

I know this is a 3 year old video, but it has been an integral one for setting things up. Today I get to try it all out for the first time on a big shoot. We'll see how it all goes down. :) Thanks Andrei

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Nice! Glad to hear it. I also have a lot more up to date RE photo & video content on my channel. If you're looking for even more help, check out the community its I started in the description! A lot of people that are starting out are apart of it and has helped them out. Thanks for watching!

[@gumiflex]

Great video! Pls tell me how do you shoot video, since I suppose there's no bracketing while shooting video?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! Correct, here’s a video where I break everything down for RE video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5jNkmOja7-Ke7c

[@grustovelly]

Friend, thank you for the informative content! Have you compared the dynamic range of Raw files and HDR technology? Why do many professionals choose HDR? 😮

[@AndreiRestrepo]

You're welcome! Not sure what you mean, I shoot in RAW but we shoot multiple RAW images at different exposures, to then blend them into a more "HDR" looking final image. Thanks for watching!

[@sketchesbymikel472]

how do you deal with dark rooms? flash?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

When I used to use flash, yes. But now back to HDR, still same process. Either bump up my ISO or do 5 brackets to get more detail for editing!

[@KantSleep]

When reading about polarizer filters on wide lenses , I read that they can cause dark and light areas on focal lengths under 10-20mm. Have you found this to be true? The 14-24mm lens I am using is the Sigma and it has a bulbous lens and uses rear filters, so I'm not even sure if I can get a polarizer for that lens. What would you suggest? Thanks

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Yeah I’ve read that, but most newer filters do a great job correcting that. I use filters by Moment because they’re affordable and high quality. My friend used the same lens but no filters, idk if there’s another system that’s not regular filters to use filters on the back end. 🤔Here’s moment to check out the filters if you’re interested! partner.shopmoment.com/c/2944942/770347/11129

[@KantSleep]

@@AndreiRestrepo Alright. Thanks for the info. I'll check them out.

[@michael_grey]

Watching your video and trying to learn and ran across some issue. I set my bracketing up like you did but couldn't get the 3 images. i was using the remote app but i guess it wont shoot 3 with remote app. Instead of setting the 2 sec delay and press the button, can you not use the Remote Switch RS-60E3 instead? Just curious

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Michael! Interesting, it won’t shoot 3 brackets at once, unless the 2 second timer is on, otherwise if you just have single shutter on, you’ll have to manually press it 3 times to go through the cycle. I think I’ve used the app before and it worked, like I said was it in the 2 sec mode? I personally haven’t used any remote triggers so I can’t say, but I image it would be the same. I think you could actually set the shutter mode to high speed and hold the remote button down and it would take them without delay. Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@moayadkassem]

Do you recommend using brenizer method to take re photos? especially if the wide lens isn't available or I want to take wider photos than the 16mm offers..

[@AndreiRestrepo]

If I understand what that is correctly, I don't. At least not in the sense to get any depth of field, as you want everything in focus. As someone that's shot for 5-6 years of real estate, 15-16mm has never not been wide enough. You could even go 12-14mm but honestly just looks "too wide" to me. Thanks for watching!

[@moe__________]

Should I get a 3 way head or a ball headtripod

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I’d say see you can try out both, like at a local photography store? Personally I like the ball head tripods because they’re lighter and faster. And if your verticals are a little off, you can easily fix it in editing

[@moe__________]

@@AndreiRestrepo I'm getting a lot of mixed thoughts and advice. I worry that the ball head will wear and become loose over time. Vanguard VEO 3T+ 234AB B&S Tripod/Monopod that the ball head one I'm looking at and the 3way one is the same brand and model just different heads. Thanks for your help!

[@FulmerPhoto]

Excellent video! Thanks for putting this together. This really helped me with my real estate photography business and how I can make it better and more efficient.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks man, you’re already killing it in your biz! 🤙🏻

[@saj9814]

new subscriber here .. I am just curious, will an entry level camera like Fuji x-a3 have a good result when used in real estate photography? Thanka

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Yes, the camera isn’t as important as the lens. Having the proper wide angle lens and at least 12-15mp camera, should be plenty. Thanks for watching!

[@Nolan.Gurule]

What about lighting?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! No additional lighting used, just ambient. That’s the great thing about HDR, and a great starting point.

[@remvisual9201]

Basically, every 3 seconds he says 'basically', which is basically annoying and basically puts you off in basically 2 minutes. I basically heard 'basically' enough times today to basically need no 'basically' for basically the next 5 years. I basically need to basically grab my camera and basically shoot some photos because, basically, there is hardly any useful information that is basically useful in here.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Yeah I’m very aware of how many times I said that in this video, note taken! Sorry you didn’t get much value out of the video. Thanks for checking it out anyway!

[@fsLUXE]

do you have a system for batch processing all your HDR merges at once, with a common setting? or do you need to do them one at a time?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yup! So once all the photos are in LR, I click Stacking - Auto Stacking Based on time (like 2-3 sec) basically it’s going to auto merge all photos shot within a few seconds of each other. Then, I select all the HDR stacked images, and merge at once. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!