How To Shoot and Edit Professional Interior Photography

In todays video I'm walking through how I shoot a room from start to finish! I show you how I edit my images, talk about why I don't use flash, plus share what compositions you should get during your shoot. I also breakdown what camera gear you need for real estate photography and it might not be what you expect!
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Chapters:
0:00 - 0:17 What This Video Is About
0:17 - 1:35 Different Ways To Shoot Interiors
1:35 - 2:10 Shooting Conditions
2:10 - 4:54 The Camera Gear Needed For Interiors
4:54 - 6:04 How to shoot interior photography
6:04 - 6:37 How To Avoid Keystoning
6:37 - 6:59 Tripod Height
6:59 - 7:31 What F-stop To Use
7:31 - 8:35 Shooting Multiple Exposures
8:35 - 10:04 Compositions
10:04 - 11:14 Editing Your Shots
11:14 - 11:25 Bloopers
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[@TheNorseTexan]

This is the best interior photography video ever. Thanks for not pushing flambient using absolutely hideous images. Thanks for posting gorgeous interior shots that show great color, depth, and composition, FFS. Thank you, thank you.

[@ush45]

So nice to hear someone say it! I absolutely detest the window pulled heavy weighted on flash, flambient images that most youtube people push. I only use flash composites for high end work and its very subtle. Real estate is ambient only.

[@richdie72]

I’m a full time interior photographer who studied art. Trying to explain to people why the window pull is so bad (mostly) is very tricky. It also really flattens the image. My attention always goes immediately to the windows which is just wrong. All the editors that constantly contact me all do it too. Who wants to see that parked car or house across the road.

[@AtomicPixel]

Haha agreed! Flambient sucks

[@musselmanmedia5236]

lol fr like bro just look at it when u get to the house@@richdie72

[@NeonShores]

Flambient is great and the editing doesn't have to include window pulls. The whole idea is to kill white balance and color cast issues using flash and blend in natural light. You can use as much ambient light as you personally feel like.

[@suzannawise5773]

One of the most helpful and straight forward videos on interior photography I've seen. Thanks a million!

[@Nancy_Films]

This was awesome content! And it couldn't come at a perfect time! I just started working with an interior designer who has a construction company and I'm hoping to become there in house photographer. These were great pointers and I can't wait to implement them!

[@neffknows1]

Easily one of the best guides to real estate photography. Clear explanations of some complex rather concept concepts. You've packed the majority of a real estate gig into 11:25min, that's pretty impressive.

[@crae.e.e]

This is the best video I've seen on interior photography. No extra talks, just straight useful tips. Thank you so much!

[@roseiracheta1141]

I’m not even halfway through the video but had to stop and comment on how well you are explaining it ALL!! The importance and preference of views, fstops, ISO, shutter speeds, etc.. THANK YOU!

[@SidsDrakon]

Super amazing. You make it look so easy and flawless. Can't wait for the series to continue... I'm super pumped and gonna start stuff at my home. 😁

[@hamsterneckliving]

Such great content. I learned several practical tips and broader concepts. Well done, Becki. I’ve followed for a while and love your vids but these ones lately have been next level! Thank you!

[@skreeeboy]

Been a photographer for decades, and I have often worked professionally. I've never taken interior shots like this, but being an experienced photographer generally, I can tell she really knows what she's talking about. Concise and very clearly outlined with excellent example images. Well done, and thank you.

[@BabyBoomerChannel]

You have a way of conveying a tremendous amount of information in a conversational manner. And you effortlessly blend technical info with artistic info. I really appreciate both of these attributes of your teaching style. Thanks!

[@richardwagner3317]

Thanks for all the great tips. Grateful to hear you do not need a whole lot of kit to do this.

[@gijsarnoud7752]

Simple, straight to the point. Love it👍🏼

[@BrianSellers]

So much ridiculously helpful info in such a compact, easy-to-watch package - great stuff as always, Becki! Hope you guys are well!

[@lynnegraves237]

Love to watch your blend process in post. I find HDR looks like terrible real estate photography.

[@Grainypapi]

Perfect video, no fluff just straight to the point

[@aboveboard4914]

Great video!! So many photographers over complicate this subject but this was so straight forward and to the point 👍😊

[@tinolec]

Wow your videos on this subject are phenomenal! Incredibly clear and to the point! Thank you!

[@LemarGriffinfilms]

This is gold! So so much value!

[@BenjiSelby]

This is perfect! My sister in-law is looking to transition more into interior design and asked me to shoot some photos on their new place for her portfolio... Coming in clutch as always!!!!🔥

[@bestattentions]

Nailed it Becki! So clear and helpful especially for someone new to this.

[@brucerobertson6196]

I learned more from your 11 minute video then all the other real estate videos out there it was to the point and informative Thank You

[@landrysims]

Great tips here, Becki!! Absolutely love shooting interiors, one of the ways I got my start in freelance photography haha. Y'all's home is looking too good!! 🙌

[@LittleMountainLife]

Well organized and thorough with great tips! Super appreciate this video and am bookmarking it to re-watch before I take pictures of our BnB build.

[@donhendricks3190]

IMHO ... THIS is the level of EXCELLENCE to which we all aspire. Bravo! So well done. Solid, practical, useful tips! With Love from Atlanta.

[@naeemkhota]

This was an EXTREMELY helpful video as I am currently shooting content for a luxury real estate agent. Would love to see a videography version of this tutorial. When you have the time of course 🤗..... Thanks for being awesome as always!

[@AspectStudio]

This is great because I just started a Real Estate Photo/Video/360 tour business. I'm always looking for more tips, tricks and, uh, people to tell me how to do it better. You guys rule...

[@JebbAdams]

Excellent, awesome Sunday film fare! Thanks Becki and Chris!

[@jacobn842m]

Insane talent as a photographer and the tutorial is spot on! So much useful information in less than 12min. 🎉🎉🎉

[@itskareemelsayed]

Wow literally answered every question I've ever had. I feel like I can get those pics. Now if only I had your style!

[@ritapatel8854]

Great tips! I just started interior design photography. This was super helpful!

[@TABO744]

Love Is the Greatest Point of life ... and I'm loving!!!!!!!

[@lescoachingsdepierre]

The best KZbin video about the topic ! thank you so much

[@dreampic]

Thank you! Going to re-watch this again and again!

[@MarioSargeant]

Great information delivered so well. Thank you!

[@eijonbriguera4492]

Thank you for this tips and tutorials! Really helps me a lot for my start-up Real Estate Photography business. God bless you!

[@gauthamp7344]

Oh my god I missed these types of videos. Love you work☺️

[@capturelightmedia]

I've been watching a bunch of these kinds of videos. Glad to see one from your channel. I work construction but my life is photography and filmmaking. I'm trying to merge the two.

[@BeckiandChris]

Oh great way to merge both! I loved shooting renovations for designers, so much inspo

[@capturelightmedia]

@@BeckiandChris In an ideal world I could get out of working manual labor and focus solely on my creative endeavors. I've been trying and working at it for well over a decade. I run a recording studio, make as many videos as I can and take photos every chance I get. One day out of perseverance alone I will succeed. I must keep pushing.

[@jerrynorman8978]

I've done a fair amount of interior photography and video, and I still learned from this excellent tutorial. I love the presentation style - no fluff, no wasted time. Highly recommended!

[@tristanwilhelm9600]

Great video, super informative and easy to follow in a fast manner, thank you so much

[@Alexios13]

Wow such a great video. Thank you for all the explanations and tips.

[@Narsuitus]

Thanks for the excellent video. Very complete and useful information. The only info I found lacking was: 1. Using fill flash to light a room. 2. Using polarizing filter to control unwanted reflections. 3. Using shift/tilt lens to control perspective and/or depth-of-field.

[@druburr2415]

Thanks for posting this. Super informative. 🔥

[@amarhhh8135]

Thanks for this video very nice explanation about photography it helps starters to become professionals in no time

[@QuestHuntersGaming]

The most informative video I’ve ever watched on youtube , i can confidently shoot after 12 Minutes Video ❤

[@jacobpriddle]

yeeeeeeeesss this is gonna be so helpful for a few future vid I'm making, thanks

[@NazzarenoGiannelliCG]

Amazing tips! I am doing virtual production and yet those info are gonna help me tremendously.

[@pbpburke]

Love this. Very helpful. Would love to see an in-depth video of the edit process that you do for this type of photography. Could be very very helpful.

[@realestatephotovideoshawns1177]

I agree with you 100%. Well at least 95%. Glowing white ceilings, super vibrant outside that is not worthy. Just a couple of my pet peeves. Great video!

[@ThanosPal]

The best video out there. Kudos

[@juliakleinaurelio9701]

Love it!

[@onthetwoturntables]

Great tips, thank you :)

[@lluscheri]

Amazing video, as always! Thanks for so much quality content. If I can ask, I would love a video talking about how you organize your digital files like photos and videos. It's a nightmare for me.

[@cwTheDrummist]

Helpful as always! You guys are the bestest. 👏

[@mibreit-photo]

Like it, good summary!

[@devinjford]

Yes!! Thank you. I also blow out my windows for the most part, for the same reasons. I also just prefer the look. But often fight an internal battle because it isn't a "proper" exposure. F*** it tho. It looks great... and it's less work lol. Fantastic video.

[@FedericoSpano]

Thank you for this video!!!

[@captsumtingwong]

Love the energy, serious, but also funny at the end 😆

[@simonharris8817]

Well done! I have been shooting properties for about 15 years. About the only thing i would do differantly is that I almost always bracket for clear, natural windows. If the view out the window is awful then sure, blow it out. Good vid.

[@CathiesEnsemble]

I do find it helpful! Especially when you're showing the settings and there was something I didn't know the camera could do... lol! ALSO super helpful when you were showing the lightroom side of things as well. ( amateur here... lol) THANK YOU!! :D LOVEEE LOVEEE IT!!

[@cweb1988]

thanks for this. Helpful. And holy crap your house is perfection.

[@bri_b08]

Thank you!

[@arkstudios1]

Excellent thank you

[@thabanimathonsi3272]

Why was the endng so funny 😅🤣 Thanks for great content!

[@ChefDawg]

Learning from the best, Thank you alot ❤

[@AndreSjoberg]

This was just straight up useful, thanks :)

[@V1ZNS.]

Thank you for this 💯

[@nueldhakal232]

Thank You, Very Helpful Video!

[@Ledzinski]

Great video. Thanks

[@JaskaranSingh-rn7sk]

Guru Ji, Very Very Helpful, Learnt tons and tons as always 💯

[@OotyExpress]

Absolutely awesome captures and educative video.....

[@michaelfaymckenna5433]

Brilliant video!, thanks.

[@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar4620]

Nice presentation. Thanks for sharing valuable knowledge.

[@imnickfriend]

Keystoning. New phrase. Didn’t know that one. Thanks!

[@grahamransom5162]

I'm so with you in terms of using natural light. I started out years ago using a flash and I hate it now. Silly things like shadows in slightly weird places.

[@MTD369]

you just gotta learn to blend and light paint effectively, and use luminosity layers. Adding flash shots to simulate the direction of where the sun comes from. That way you maintain the richness and saturation of colors with the flash and keep the natural shadows. Mike Kelley or Scott Hargis are the ones to learn from. This is kind of your more basic HDR edit.

[@jamesofalltradesny]

Great tips and to the point!

[@AvatarOwner]

Couple other questions: Why F8-F11 as opposed to F14-F20? Is there any real noticable difference? Why 3 bracket instead of 5? - I've always shot 5 as I (could be wrong) think that gives more highlight and shadow range. Am I wrong? Would have liked to see positions for the 1.4-2.8 50mm depth shots. That's definitely something I struggle with the most - getting those shots, where to position the angles, etc. Diagrams of rooms maybe - showcasing a typical setup, where to position yourself/the cam, in comparison with the subject, etc - this is a more specific request, just something I'll develop over time too I suppose. None of my questions are wrong/rights - I'm more asking from an improvement/workflow point of view. If I can improve my skills, why not. And if I can save Harddrive space on RAWs as well and it's not making a massive difference, then why not haha

[@caseybachmeyer]

finally somebody knows what he s talking about...thanks for sharing, very helpful video

[@pamelaschniepp6075]

Great video! Thank you!

[@SamTavrs]

Thanks, Becki ✌🏼

[@GaIvatr0n]

This was so incredible.. Thanks I just subbed.

[@staticmotion1628]

LOVE you guys this was so good Becki Thank you

[@ramihz42]

Amazing 👏 thanks alot for this video

[@Sketchitforme]

great stuff

[@ticotorres69]

Hi, thanks for this super great video. It was really helpful.

[@RolandKaufmann]

Good tips for a beginner photographer like myself! Real estate is gone absolutely wild in my neck of the woods so taking interiors for realtors could be a good option for me.

[@BeckiandChris]

Absolutely! I found it to be a great source of income when I was freelancing!

[@mattryanherrmann]

I am a full time real estate photographer and have been quite successful these past few years. It's not a stretch to earn over 6 figures shooting nothing but real estate.

[@saranshshah7518]

Thanks this was very helpful :D

[@conradvargas]

Mahalos for all the great info.!! Aloha from Maui 🤙🏽

[@The.WanderNest]

Thanks! This is really helpful!

[@TyHayes]

Super helpful. Thanks!

[@haroldzapata.]

amazing, thanks

[@melodymurray3579]

So helpful, more tutorials please!

[@kakegarcia8056]

Another hidden gem is the tripod ARTCISE CS60C for about $160, this is the one I use for everything, I shoot Real Estate here in Panamá all across the country and this tripod is unbeatable, you can compare it with some very expensive ones. Bests regards from a Venezuelan follower!

[@kathypeden7850]

I love your video... so concise and easy to follow. One question I have and didn't see on your tutorial was about where you focus. I shoot at F14 and focus somewhere in the middle of the room usually to get everything in focus. Can you explain why F11 might be better and any other focusing tips please. Thanks so much!

[@janakostiukova8327]

Very useful. Thank you 🙏

[@annabellacastro]

so good tutorial! I also use the 16-35mm zeiss and it's a great lens, thanks ❤️

[@BeckiandChris]

It’s a fantastic lens, great quality and it’s super light!

[@michael_viteritti]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@pirate-life]

This is great, I travel and stay a lot in airbnb's and I was thinking about making an "album" of these apartments, thx!

[@VitoCagnazzi]

Thanks a lor for this tips 😍 very helpful 😍

[@AlpsLifee]

This was so straight forward and super useful! Could you do a video version now 😂

[@atulya98]

Super useful Video. Could you make one start to end editing video for interior Photography ?