Real Estate Photography EDITING! Natural Light, HDR, & Off-Camera Flash - Full Breakdown!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Should I make more Real estate photo/video tutorials?

[@tiktokjamz973]

yes thanks

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Make everything

[@michaelstorycoach]

Yes.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Good call!

[@plzNoMoreSinging]

I just purchased your Real Estate Presets, it was fast, easy, and very user-friendly. I appreciate your tutorials, thank you! Vancouver, BC 🍁 🍁 Canada

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Glad to hear it, thanks for sharing! Glad they’re working out. Thanks for watching!

[@Peter-Kramm]

I dread flash photography! This video is very useful, however I have a couple question about doing flash photography. 1. When you say to bounce the flags off something neutral, where should you position the flash? Should it be placed behind that camera or in front of the scene in the darkest corner? 2. When you are presenting a client with their photos, do ever have a mix of flash photos and HDR ? Or do you just stick to one style?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

It’s definitely time consuming! 1. Depends, every scene is different. The best place to start is to bounce it directly off the overhead ceiling because it’s typically white and won’t give you any color cast. The farther from the ceiling or wall, the softer the light will be. Just a matter of experimenting 2. Just HDR now, too much volume for me to personally edit and blend flash photos Thanks for watching!

[@MIGThePhotographer]

Love these tips ! And awesome presets dude!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Appreciate it! Thanks so much for the support man!

[@jesss108]

Thank you so much for your tutorials. I find them to be very helpful.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

You're very welcome! Appreciate the feedback greatly!

[@annar301]

You make it so simple, love it! I would love to see more BTS and video on export settings :)

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Anna! Thanks so much for feedback, appreciate it! Great feedback, that's definitely something that isn't covered a lot! I'll note that down, thanks for watching!

[@Alejo-c7j]

mi configuracion de ligthroom es muy diferente. no se como tenerla de igual manera!!! talvez sea mi version 2024.

[@dezigebel.realestate]

Would love to hang with you for a couple days of Real Estate photo shoots.... You make it look soooooooooo easy...And you didn't even go into Photoshop! I'm gonna get your presets for sure!!!! Would really like to see more videos/tutorials on Real Estate. Dodging, Burning and Radial stuff I am a bit confused on. This would be a big help.... Thanks again for everything!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Appreciate your support Dezi! Definitely more videos to come on real estate. Glad you for the video helpful, thanks for watching!

[@ot21951]

Have you ever found a need to use a lens with a higher millimeter than 35mm when capturing exterior shots? If so, Which lens did you utilize in such cases?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Not really, rarely I've used my 50mm prime for some exterior shots. Typically I take them at either 15mm or 24mm. Only a few times I've done them at 50mm!

[@NickandCindyDavis]

Great video! Purchased your Video and Real Estate Pack. Did s shoot today and used it. Really Simple.. Minor adjustments from your settings. Shooting F-Log on Fuji xT3. Keep up the great videos. Nick

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Nick! Wow man, that's so awesome to hear! Super glad they are working out for you. Would mean a TON if you left a quick review mentioning this on the preset packs in case anyone else comes across them wondering the same thing. Appreciate the support man!

[@NickandCindyDavis]

@@AndreiRestrepo sure thing… will do when I get back to computer. I had already had sent photos so I’ll try them on Thursday. We have two houses to shoot then… the Premiere Luts were 99.9999% spot in. Just had to make a few minor tweaks

[@NickandCindyDavis]

@@AndreiRestrepo I looked everywhere on the preset pack page and I cannot see where to add comment or review.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Okay thanks letting me know! I believe you simply do this - sign in to your Etsy account - to go purchases and reviews - leave a review on the item. Would greatly appreciate it man, thanks for all the feedback!

[@NickandCindyDavis]

@@AndreiRestrepo done on Luts and will do one after I use the LR Presets on Thursday for you.

[@fabiankastenphotography3415]

With both, the interior and the outside shots, do you set your camera to Auto White Balance ? Or do you use a fixed color temp in your camera settings, when you capture the picture ?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Just answered this in your other comment, but yes I always set it manually to what looks most accurate !

[@smartlifestyleeveryday3336]

Thanks man, amazing tips as always! Can you suggest me one thing please? I use a Sony a6000 and I shoot with bracketing but with this model of camera you can shoot 5 images only up to 0.7Ev difference and over 0.7 only 3 images (they limited the software…) so I shoot 3.0Ev3 instead of 2.0Ev3, but when there are very bright lights or bright windows I get very overexposed lights /windows even after merging the photos in Lrc with Lr enfuse. I even tried to drop the starting photo Ev by -1 but still the lights/windows gets too much over exposed, what can I do? Can’t really figure it out. Thanks a lot!

[@MEISAI]

That’s what I need to learn. How to take proper images for HDR editing

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Definitely! I have other RE photo videos on my channel if you're interested, along with exclusive BTS RE gig videos in my community that's linked in the description too. Thanks for watching!

[@TONITHEGREATEST]

When I try to go to the software you use for editing that’s listed, it says it’s not active? What software do you use?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks for the heads up! It’s Lightroom a classic by adobe. I believe $10/month for the photography plan!

[@tyierrabeal6272]

Thank you so much for this video! Definitely helped me. I’m a real estate agent and looking to add extra income with real estate photography. I am shooting HDR bracketing but would love to learn more about off-camera flash. Can you use a speed lite flash instead of holding a light up above for off-camera flash?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Tyierra! Thanks for the comment, glad it was helpful! If I understand you correctly, you totally can! You can use a speed lite with a trigger and use it like an off camera flash system. I would avoid using a speed lite on camera, you’re very limited as far as where the light hits and gets pretty unflattering results. Here’s a video where I breakdown some of my first photos and the mistakes I made! Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF7KmWV6eJWSa7M

[@tyierrabeal6272]

@@AndreiRestrepo thank you! I just watched the video and learned a lot. Is there a video where you already showed how you did the off camera flash with a trigger?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I haven’t yet, that’s a video I plan to do!

[@straitjacketstudios]

Did you mean to remove the auto alignment on the first photo before you finalized? If so why?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Yes, I actually did! I intentionally shot it looking up (breaking the verticals rule) simply because it was such a tall property and made it look more appealing/grand to me. But I honestly thought fixing the verticals in post wasn’t going to work, but it did and actually looked good so I would totally send that too. Thanks for watching!

[@verahanck6051]

Is it possible to get this in a written instruction?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Vera! I can try and see what I can do for you. Are you looking for just a start to finish note version of how to edit real estate photos?

[@premierrealtyimaging]

Great video! Do you still have the presets for sale? I didn’t see the link. Thanks!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! Yes, I do! Thanks for letting me know, I'll be checking out. Here's the link! etsy.me/3whJezx

[@premierrealtyimaging]

@@AndreiRestrepo also, do you use Lightroom or classic? I’ve only used classic. Can the set be used in classic or do I need to switch? Thanks!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

You can use them in both! I use LR classic for real estate work and Lightroom cc for personal/creative photos

[@VPAS]

Are you using any filters for your interior shots, photo or video? Do you typically use 30fps for interior video?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yep, always using a circular polarizer filter! Great for getting rid of reflections on floors and other surfaces. I use the ones by Moment, affordable and great quality. bit.ly/3HJacJw And yes! 30fps for interior video, and 60fps for details + exterior shots. All converted to 24fps on a 24fps timeline in editing. Thanks for watching!

[@epectase6314]

a lot of value in your vids, thanks.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much man, glad they’re valuable! 🙌🏻

[@DANIELSMIAMI]

Would love to see the way you’re holding the flash.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Totally, definitely working on getting a video done for OCF real estate. But pretty much I’m always bouncing it off a neutral wall to fill in the room!

[@ReframephotoGR]

Nice results with the off camera flash! Are you still using this method in 2024? Thanx in advance!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks! Nope, because of the volume we do now, we shoot 5 bracket HDR photos. Plus I have a real estate photographer that handles them now so I can do video!

[@MaryCook-cp9xf]

Andrei, thanks for your awesome tutorials!!! Im interested in your presets. I don't see them listed under all of your editing setup, etc. Are they available?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Mary! Thanks so much for the feedback, truly appreciate it! Yes, here you go! :) www.etsy.com/shop/andreirestrepo

[@Sumit_Parkar]

Do you use raw of JPEG?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

RAW always! Just to have the most flexibility in editing. JPG could work, but you’ll be editing a compressed image and isn’t as flexible. Thanks for watching!

[@jaredmeakin]

Could you do a video on how you do your off camera flash photography?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Jared, yes! That’s one coming up soon. Appreciate your support!

[@keithnielsen7758]

I'm a beginner. Are you using Lightroom or Luminar ❓🤔

[@AndreiRestrepo]

LR & PS still!

[@olivierjacobs9402]

Hey Andrei, great video! Fast question, at the 15 minute marker, you are using a tool to lighting up some areas of the room. Would you mind sharing exactly how you do this? Thanks!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Oliver! Appreciate it greatly. For sure, I’m using the Brush Tool and using the “Dodge” preset which is just exposure at .25 I believe. So brushing over any area will lighten it up or any other effect you have on it. Make the feather size soft so it’s not harsh. Let me know if you have any other questions, thanks for watching!

[@olivierjacobs9402]

@@AndreiRestrepo Hey Andrei, awesome ... thanks for the tip, much appreciated!

[@tiktokjamz973]

are all the photos shot in raw?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yes! Always shoot in RAW so you have the most flexibility in post. Thanks for watching!

[@Listingbox]

There is zero reason to not shoot in raw. Your editing power becomes like 1/10th with a jpg image.

[@nc9024]

aw man , it's so damn useful thanks you!!!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

You’re very welcome! I have a lot more up to date content on the channel for RE photo & video if you’re interested. Thanks for watching!

[@JahdielSaneo]

Keep it up PLEASE!!! Great tutorial- maybe do one on updated lightroom? Or more in the action photography while ur taking pictures of the home?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! I do have a couple similar to what you asked, check these out! Updated Lightroom tricks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYW1coSVYrOFZtE BTS of taking photos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5qUqatpnc9oqNE Thanks for watching!

[@JahdielSaneo]

@@AndreiRestrepo Hey Bro quick question, i edit on the new version of lightroom (cuz that's what was installed when i started) but why do i see many real estate photographers use old lightroom??? is there some special secret sauce? i always see old lightroom being used. just wondering :)

[@dariusryliskis5578]

How i can get your presets? :)

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Right here! Thanks so much www.etsy.com/shop/andreirestrepo

[@Alejo-c7j]

this is ligthroom classic??

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yes! Still using it for client work, I using the cloud based Lightroom for personal photography. Thanks for watching!

[@panomaxstudio8454]

I will be happy if you explain how to shot with off camera flash shot

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Sitki! One of my next video for sure, thanks for watching!

[@Teebiskit]

Idk if I should grab a 16-35mm lens or just grab a 16mm by itself. A wider lens and someone willing to let me come take some shots is literally all I need

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I’d look in getting a preowned 16-35. Yes typically I shoot most RE shots at 16 like interiors, but having 24mm & 35mm to change perspective, shoot details, anything else, makes it super versatile. Check out mpb.com for used gear, that’d where I get mine from!

[@Teebiskit]

@@AndreiRestrepo I do already own a Tamron SP 35mm 1.4 which is why I was thinking of just getting a 16mm but having it all on one lens would be super convenient

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Oh nice. Then if you don’t mind switch lenses, I’d look at a 16 prime if it’s much more affordable. Like a 16mm 2.8 RF prime on canon

[@adrian5841]

Do you batch edit?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I typically start with the “hero” shot on the inside, let’s says a good living or kitchen shot, adjust any settings for the preset to match the property, then sync them across the rest of the photos and adjust if needed. Thanks for watching!

[@adrian5841]

@@AndreiRestrepo thank you!

[@JessicaTG2008]

Love your channel and your content. You and I have the same idea when it comes to photography. Do a little more work in setting up the shot with camera settings and alot less time in editing. Im new to real estate photography, most of my experience is in astrophotography so you can understand my desire to spend less time editing. My question, I have a DJI Inspire 1 PRO camera drone I intend to use for aerial photography at some point. Did you go out ang get a commercial unmanned vehicle license to use your Mavic to shoot? How much trouble was getting it if you did?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Jessica! Thanks so much for the feedback! Yup, when it comes to RE, I try and get it as perfect as I can in-camera, to just add quick finishing touches in post! You need to look into getting your FAA part 107 license! However I would get started to see if it’s something you really want to do, and then look into the license. Realtors aren’t really going to ask you if you’re licensed in my experience! Thanks for watching!

[@manchesterpropertiesinc.2811]

What program are you using to edit photos?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I use adobe Lightroom for all the color and exposure adjustments, and photoshop for removing things and anything else! Check it here: clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p(264355)a(3218872)url(www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html)

[@nolanberg1084]

What are your flash settings? Manual? What power? Thanks!!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Nolan! I start with manual mode at 1/8 power and go from there. Typically for larger or darker homes I have to do 1/2 - 1/1 and rooms that don’t need so much flash 1/16 -1/8. I underexpose about -1 stop and compensate with flash to get a pretty accurate exposure. Thanks for watching!

[@zenseekerEric]

Hey Andrei! I'm a big fan of your channel. Thanks for helping out us up and coming RE photographer's who are just breaking in 😄 Quick question- what percentage of the time do you do HDR and what percentage of the time do you do flambient? I've been doing RE photography for a few months now, done about 15 shoots in total, and so far I have only been doing 3 bracket HDR. I've been sending my photos edited by an overseas editor. I'd give my photos a solid B+, and my agent clients have been happy so far, but I still feel like I could use to level up my skills and take it to the next level. I'm interested in start to incorporate flambient...

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! I honestly don't shoot flambient anymore, especially because more of my shoots are also photo+video, so it just takes too long. I do 5 bracket and my editor does wonders with it. 3 works well, but 5 bracket can cover everything. Thanks for watching!

[@zenseekerEric]

@@AndreiRestrepo Thanks for your reply, Andrei! That's very helpful for me to know 😁

[@zenseekerEric]

How far apart would you set your 5 HDR brackets? I'm shooting on the Canon R5C. Thanks in advance @@AndreiRestrepo

[@AndreiRestrepo]

How do you like the R5c for video?? 2 stops apart at 5 bracket! Same for 3 bracket

[@aribeirophotography]

Hi! First of all, thank you so much for all the videos! I read in your comment somewhere that you shoot mainly HDR now, and I know you've been outsourcing your editing, but could you please make a video about HDR editing? I saw the one where you compare an edit in LR and Luminar, but if you could do a more in depth one just for LR, I'd really appreciate it!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Here it is! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHrGhHqgl7Wsn7s Hopefully that helps, it's a walkthrough on how I edit RE photos in LR! and thanks so much!

[@aribeirophotography]

@@AndreiRestrepo thank you!! Just got the presets package, can't wait to try them! 😍

[@hovercolorado9588]

Im glad to have found you and love your tutorials. are you using a mac or pc?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thank you so much! I use a MacBook Pro, just started with max so stuck with it. Thanks for watching!

[@epectase6314]

would love a video on how to use flash for interiors 🤤

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Definitely one I need to make! 👍🏻

[@baileyheadrick1018]

Helpful video! What kind of off camera flash do you use?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hi bailey! Thanks for the feedback, glad it was helpful! I use a canon 470ex-ai flash! Typically used more events and shoots like that, but I make it work! It’s cool because the flash moves on its own haha. Check it here! amzn.to/3iTFmjN

[@daniel-ix]

Thanks for this! Subbed as well! Are you based in Houston?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Daniel, really appreciate it! Yessir, based in HTX! Well about 30 min outside of Houston. Thanks for watching!

[@image-i-nation-photography]

I use off camera flash, i think too many photographers make it far too complicated, great video btw

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Nice, I shot that way for years as well! Now with my media business, we primarily shoot HDR. How long does an average size home take you to shoot? That was the biggest issue for me, if I had 3-4 shoots to do in a day, flash would take too long because I had to get everything just right. Then add video into the mix, and I was really taking too long at properties. Thanks for watching!

[@image-i-nation-photography]

@@AndreiRestrepo i can do a typical property with photos, floorplan and matterport in about 45 mins using my off camera flash method

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Wow! Well that’s crazy fast, awesome workflow!

[@IcaroFarias]

BRO THANK YOU

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man! You're welcome, glad you found it helpful!!

[@jhalabhanu4173]

😊😊😊☺️

[@LivingLavish]

I swear im doing everything you are doing and still don't get anywhere close to the results you do.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man, I’d love to help! I know it can be tough in the beginning. Check out my newly started community on my website! It’s $5 a month where you get access to a private discord group, some digital products, and a video series I’m going to be be starting on there. The point being that this will allow me to help out more people! Let me know if you have any questions, here’s the site in case you’re interested! andreirestrepo.com