Flambient Real Estate Photography Basics

[@helloholmes]

Great tutorial Mike! Quick update and fix regarding the white balance issue with Sony cameras that you mentioned; I also shoot with the Sony A7S iii and regarding the WB issue, a complete fix (if you want it corrected in the field) is to use the Flashpoint R2 SP (single pin) trigger. This completely fixes the “warm” white balance flash shots. Also, the method you mentioned about using a Canon trigger on the Sony doesn’t work unfortunately...I purchased the same trigger you’re using in this video but the Canon model and it does not physically fit in the hot shoe. I tried a Fuji version as well and same thing, won’t fit in the hot shoe...Regardless, anyone reading this and want the white balance issue fixed, use the Flashpoint R2 SP trigger...and they are only $25USD. Thank you again! :)

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks so much for sharing this valuable info! I had heard that it works buying the trigger for a different brand but obviously I haven’t tried it myself. Hate to steer anyone in the wrong direction. I’m gonna pin your comment so appears at the top of the thread so people will see it. Thanks again!

[@helloholmes]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography you are most welcome! :)

[@rumirumarr6452]

Hey Andrew,. I looked for the Flashpoint R2 SP trigger, but saw a bunch of different models with the same name. I shoot on a sony a6400. Do you have a link to one that would work and fix wb issues for my camera? I was looking on amazon.

[@helloholmes]

@@rumirumarr6452 hi Rumi. It looks like it is no longer sold on Amazon and Adorama has them on backorder, however here is the direct link you would need; www.adorama.com/fprrr2spt.html

[@northwesternadv1372]

@@helloholmes So do you buy this and the xpro s? to make it work properly? Or is the above link all you need? I'm confused. Do I need both, or just one to make the ad 200 work on my sony 6600? THANKS!

[@MargaretWolfPhotog]

I had to shift my mindset to: flash the hell outta the room so that it looks like a terrible 1980s image. Then shoot an ambient shot of the room. Shoot another shot of JUST the windows perfectly exposed. Bring em all into to LR/PS and have fun! Thanks Mike. Love it.

[@chipmunkjohn]

Without a doubt this man is the best photography instructor I have seen on KZbin 👏👏👏

[@manamedia]

You are one of the few RE Photogs who takes a shot of the window area to use in Post. To me, this is a must for all interior shots! Well...given the weather is decent outside to! But this is the mark of a good RE Photog I say, attention to detail is everything!

[@bobwiegers]

to each their own, but it looks so, so weird to me.

[@manamedia]

@@bobwiegers Yeah, totally know what you are saying when I was first shown the technique many years ago. It looks unnatural, but to most people, they would not pick up on it.

[@bobwiegers]

Yeah I've checked out my new client's previous stuff and all of it has that. I can see how it would appeal to the end user so I guess we'll give it a go. Glad I know how now!

[@Richard-i9t2k]

Newcomer to channel, nice walk through. 20 years of photography I cope with many genres, but I hit a wall when I got a request about real estate. Helpful, many thanks.

[@lexxcult]

As a hobby photographer who likes to learn new techniques, I found this video really well explained and demonstrated. The best I have found on KZbin. Thanks.

[@bgva82]

I've been experimenting with Flambient, and this is one of the simplest explanations I've seen. Thank you for making everything (even editing) so easy to understand.

[@bogopuar7463]

Thank you sssoooo much fof this video. I have, like so many others, watched others try to explain flambient and editing. You knocked ot out-of-the-park. GREAT job. Again, thank you.

[@DobuitaDave]

I'm watching this in 2024. I just did my first UK house shoot, & wow this tutorial was amazing! It worked perfectly. Thanks so much & I've subscribed

[@toksadesanya]

Best tutorial I've seen on this subject. I used it for the first time last weekend. Much better than using HDR in ambient lighting. Keep up the great work.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks!

[@zouhairbenazzouz2536]

From a professional real estate agent and prosumer real estate photographer ! Hat down sir !

[@mediamannaman]

Thanks so much. Always love to watch the workflow of an experienced RE photographer.

[@lstefani5503]

Thank you for taking the time to create this video. I was interested in flambient method, but learned a couple of Photoshop hacks. Super helpful!

[@skajsen]

Hi, would u like to share these hacks? :)

[@stevestefani6683]

@@skajsen The hacks I learned were from Mike's video. ;-)

[@mmousse97]

I very rarely leave comments on YT videos but you really deserve it! great video!! thank you so much!!!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

@@mmousse97 thanks!

[@1215mymy]

This was intense. This was way advanced for me. I use flash and bracket and combine my images all in LR. This made me feel anxious 😰 but great stuff!

[@palebeachbum]

I just watched his video on HDR photography, which is so much more straightforward. Unless there's some advantage or necessity to flambient, I don't understand why a real estate photographer would buy the extra equipment and spend 5x as much time editing photos for a job.

[@forumsnowsoldier]

@palebeachbum You wouldn't be doing that if you were just battling it out with competition for the most RnG HDR shoots in your area, at the cheapest price. Flambient evidently produces much higher quality, which ultimately means that you charge more, shoot & edit less, enjoy your life daily and work with better clientele. Implement PS actions and LR presets and you're cruising through edits! Don't over do it. So many people do. The lighting equipment isn't too much of a financial hit either (was about $500 CDN). Shop wisely. It's an investment and a good one at that. I switched over from HDR and only being a few months into my business, I've noticed it attracts a different clientele. All the best.

[@palebeachbum]

@@forumsnowsoldier I appreciate the input from someone doing the work. I'm in the research and learning stage before I get started with clients. I may delve into flambient to try it on for size later, but for now HDR seems more straightforward and a time saver on-site. Good for someone like myself less skilled and slower paced. I don't know how to create or run Photoshop actions and Lightroom presents yet. Much to learn still. What I will say about so much of the pro real estate photography in my area though is that they way over-enhance their images. Interiors are way too bright with too little depth, creating an artificial CGI vibe, with window pulls so dark it looks like a Sears portrait backdrop outside every window. These photographers clearly have the knowledge and skill to do the extra work required to pull off that look, but IMO it looks terrible. As a real estate photographer on KZbin stated, if your photos look like they've been enhanced, you've gone too far. So I'm aiming for a less harsh, more natural HDR look. I recently saw images from a flambient shoot in a home with small rooms and it had some issues. Flash showing on shiny surfaces like glossy dark wood kitchen cabinets and tile in the bathrooms. It was kinda ugly and harsh for all of the extra post production required to blend. Maybe flambient works better in large rooms. I just find HDR to look far more natural overall and less post production work. I'll spend more time learning about flambient and analyzing the work of other local pros.

[@forumsnowsoldier]

@palebeachbum Spend lots of time researching both techniques and find something that suits your skillset/style. HDR/brackets may be quicker when shooting onsite, but to hand blend them correctly for professional use, takes WAY longer than flambient editing. The 50/50 technique used by many will get you by with 85% of shoots and will outshine HDR in almost all ways, all day long. I don't spend much more time on site shooting flash then I did with bracketing but when I get home to edit (I don't outsource) I fly through them as most of the work is done on site. Proper trigger setups with center pin isolation and shutter releases will speed up the process even more! Have a good look at the market you're in and decide what's good for you. I don't like working with clients who don't have a large focus on marketing anyway (it's always easy to tell). I'll leave those shoots for the RnG HDR photographers charging less and less to beat out their competition. Also, sounds to me like some of these edits are over done, or edited by amateurs. I don't stress window pulls unless the view is something spectacular that potential buyers might be interested in seeing & I make this clear when booking shoots. It can really draw the attention away from the interior space and that's not something you want. Also I'm not quite sure where you're seeing the editing for HDR is much quicker than Flambient? If you're just HDR merging in lightroom and running through a few presets/touchups then maybe this is the case but not when hand blending. I suggest you do a little more research in that regard. Alot of people on here breaking it down and making it seem much more time consuming then it actually is! (Presets and Actions FTW!) Hope this helps! All the best.

[@gringito95]

@@forumsnowsoldier not sure about the edit less, hdr on lightroom is one button

[@fullcirclemedia6379]

blew my mind. this is EXACTLY what i needed man. thanks a lot.

[@rogeclipse]

And this is why you pay a photographer for photos lol! 100% worth the money spent, great job with the explanation.

[@shontroelstrup2023]

This is incredibly helpful and well produced. Thanks so much!!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks!

[@RebekahBarnesPhotography]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@danieltang2488]

Man, such an awesome video. So informative. True pro. Worth a lot… Fantastic! Appreciate!

[@scottewers9507]

I like your videos - clear, and straight to the point. Great job...

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thank you!

[@bl4841]

RE photography requires so much skill. i don't think people realize what goes into it

[@joanneny8638]

And money. You look at one video and someone is recommending that you buy this and that.

[@jav_eee]

Requires a lot of skill if you introduce a lot of things that need to be skilled out. Seems like a whole lot of work to get to where a bracketed shot would’ve got you.

[@BradleyProulx]

@@jav_eee A bracketed hdr shot comes knowhere close to a flambient shot in my opinion. I guess if your going for speed vs quality..

[@palebeachbum]

@@BradleyProulx but this result doesn't look better and took 5x longer. Time is money.

[@marisabenson1222]

Two flashes work well for most homes. Yes high end homes with high ceilings and large windows will require more lighting but don't underestimate what you can do with two flashes and multiple frames then editing using layers in photoshop. Takes longer and yes stronger lighting speeds it up but when starting out it's a good idea to control your budget.

[@Yasminrising]

Thank you so much for this video! It has helped me immensely. You are awesome 👏

[@hariprastyo6854]

Thank you, this tutorial is amazing and useful.

[@KenImduaikiat]

Good idea about pistol grip. 1 point to add is that we can control the flash power right off the flashes rear dial. Save a lot of time.

[@melhayes204]

You promised and you delivered.

[@fcoker73]

Great video!!! Im debating between real estate photography and sports photography. Im starting to like the real estate photography. I like the outcome of how you make lighting work for you and the look of the finish product. Amazing!! Your videos are educational and Im learning a lot!! Keep up the good work!!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks Fred!

[@BraedenRoesler]

Use your real-estate photography to fund your sports photography :)

[@MediaByMatias]

Ive been asking for this video for some time now. Thank you so much !!! It is so helpful! Thank you for going over ALL the details as for some photographers it is easy but when you're starting out (like me) it isn't as obvious. Thanks again

[@cinemalions983]

🔥I'm so thankful for you. You make it so easy to understand! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@LuisOliveiraYT]

These videos add a lot of value. Thank you for that!

[@zenseekerEric]

That was really helpful. Thank you!

[@michaelsabell9294]

Awesome video! I have been using HDR for awhile (I mainly shoot rental property photos here in Australia and have been able to get away with it) but wanting to get out of HDR and use flambient. Your video shows a simple start to finish process which is easy to follow. Cheers!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks! That’s exactly what I was hoping to illustrate.

[@michaelsabell9294]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography I currently shoot with a SB700 speedlight and will be getting a Godox AD200 Pro at some stage. I need to do some comparisons between the two in terms of power output to ensure I'm achieving the right results.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

@@michaelsabell9294 you should get considerably more power with the ad200

[@dr4736]

Thank you for all the great info on this subject.

[@BrandonArvay]

HDR for the win

[@Tommytoolsqueezer]

HDR looks shit.. flash with ambient really gives the rooms that pop.. that HDR just can’t do

[@palebeachbum]

@@Tommytoolsqueezer flambient can make rooms looks very artificial. We don't see the world with that pop you describe.

[@joshuakingortiz341]

@@Tommytoolsqueezer If you do an automatic HDR, I would agree. But if you use a hand blended HDR method, it is at least 95% as good as flambient and much faster method. I would say, only luxury high priced home should use flambient. For normal type houses hand blended HDR is a fast and very pleasing method.

[@MrArtmen]

Your tips are so helpfull for me! Thank you very mcuh!

[@mgiertl]

I´m learning a lot from your videos, thank you very much for great educational content :)

[@DanMolinaStudio]

Great Video! I've been looking for a flash for Real Estate and this my just be the kit... Thank you!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks!

[@DanMolinaStudio]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography forgot to ask... what's your zoom setting on the trigger?

[@skymakai]

Nice video summarizing this technique. Looks exactly like Nathan Cool's methods.

[@yamahagh]

Thanks, Mike as usual an awesome informative video

[@StefaniEaton]

Really Loving your videos! Thanks for all the information

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks!

[@FranHoganPanama]

Thank you! This is such a helpful video.

[@keithshenkin3674]

Very clear and helpful. Thanks.

[@ahargusphoto]

Mike…if I don’t already have a round head for my AD200 Pro, but have a MagMod MagSphere…could I use that in lieu of the round head attachment??

[@chiggedycheckyoself]

Thanks for this great in-depth tutorial! Really convinced me to stick to using my overseas editor and focus on shooting more properties. Seriously, what busy photographer has the time to go through that editing process??

[@Listingbox]

This

[@skajsen]

Yeah, its like 20+ minutes per image. Insane!

[@cwood250]

Loved this video, thanks for sharing the info.

[@ChrisMcKiernan]

Excellent tutorial - are you concerned about how many times you touch the camera between shots? Seems like every time I touch it there is some subtle movement.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks! I don’t get too concerned. I just auto align the layers in photoshop in editing to ensure they are all lined up.

[@commane21]

My thought exactly. I was getting anxiety peaks every time he altered the setting on camera. Using tethertools with an ipad or some equivalent is the only guaranteed way of avoiding it. Also, the problem is MUCH worse when the tripod is on a carpet, especially a thick shag carpet.

[@TurnerCommaCarson]

Very informative video, thanks!

[@messedmushroom]

Since you have a lot of ambient light coming in, would it make more sense to use a shutter speed closer to the flash sync speed of your camera? That way, the flash will be on for the entire duration (as close to it as possible) of the shutter being open? Less time for ambient light to hit the sensor, and therefore less colour cast from ambient?

[@seekeroftruth101]

Really nice work.

[@MrTubular13]

Great tutorial. Can I use a canon trigger to fire the godox flash on a canon camera. Were you saying the canon trigger would work on the Sony camera to fire the godox (3:49- 4:00)

[@mcfarlanephoto]

Cool, I don't see how I could use this method without charging double... it's just so much more work than hdr, I'd be constantly editing?

[@palebeachbum]

I wonder the same. For what the competition locally charges in my area there's no way they are doing this time consuming flambient, otherwise they're working for $5/hr.

[@gregallen1]

Fantastic tutorial!!

[@ZacPounds]

I’m curious? Why not use the lighten blend mode to blend the images by brightening the base layer in any areas that are darker than layers above it and then mask out any unwanted areas of certain photos rather than manually blending each image? Is there an advantage to blending them manually?

[@alally5764]

I'm thinking of offering flambient. How long does a 40-50 photos shoot take with this method? On site and in post. Seems incredibly time consuming compared to HDR. Where can you cut time? I'm shooting significant volume and I want to incorporate flambient, but labor time is a concern.

[@travis8665]

I think most of the time you only need to shoot the images with large windows like this etc. You have to learn to charge for your work as well. I charge at least 5 times what others charge and people come to me if they want a high end job done.

[@ush45]

I love these tutorials, but realistically, how many shoots are you fitting into a day with all that edit time? I run my business a little differently in terms of workflow. If I was spending this amount of time blending flambient photos I'm not sure I could keep up with my current workload

[@laurencebown3404]

Wow, what a great video.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thank you!

[@BabyBoomerChannel]

What do you look for in the shot (on the back camera screen) to make sure the flash power is sufficient?

[@therealviewphotoantoniogar178]

What trigger, and model do you use to shoot the camera and keep in your pocket. Thank you

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Here's a link to the remotes I use: amzn.to/2F09TMr

[@therealviewphotoantoniogar178]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography Muchas gracias.

[@fpvunbox5148]

could u use the bare bulb with reflector dome instead of the round head or is the standard fresnel better?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

I’ve never tried with the bare bulb and a reflector dome so hard me to say one way or another

[@suprat49]

Nice tutorial mate. I recommend locking off your focus once it’s established rather than letting the camera refocus each frame.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Thanks! Yeah that makes sense and had crossed my mind but never had a problem as of yet but that probably is the safer way to go

[@RafalKontrym]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography I use back button focus method, I use af button at the back of my nikon to focus and then shutter button to take the shots.

[@TurboFlutter]

how do you adjust the flash power on the flash without having the trigger override the power setting on the flash

[@PuchoWebSolutions]

Hello from New York City! Why not shoot flash shots at maximum flash sync speed of the camera? Thank you for your informative video.

[@BabyBoomerChannel]

He Mike - how are you triggering the Transmitter (on the hotshot) with a Transceiver? You're pushing a button on a Transceiver - that is communicating with the Godox/Flashpoint Transmitter. How can that work? Can the Transmitter RECEIVE a command from the Transceiver?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

I’m using a remote shutter trigger. The flash is triggered by the shutter of the camera.

[@snotlobber]

Fantastic and well instructed video! I would like to see you do a video that puts the HDR method against the flambient method. Be cool to time it, as if you are in the field and trying to keep an expeditious work flow. Seems flambient is adding a lot of "bulk" to the process, and would think a good HDR artist could match the result... your thoughts? With the new Sony A bodies... low light scenarios and brackets with a low ISO would keep things clean. Side note , using the a7S3? How does your sharpness compare to your a7III or an R series body? Keep up the good work!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Definitely a comparison video coming in the future! Yes, I think you can get similar results with HDR when done well. Good hand blended HDR is more work on the back end while flambient is more work on the front end bu yield comparable results. I’m loving the a7siii! Quality is similar to my a7iii but smaller files which is great. We don’t need a lot of resolution for real estate photos so in my mind it’s perfect. The video features are fantastic. The a7sii was my main cam before I got the a7iii so it’s familiar territory for me.

[@snotlobber]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography Nice and good thinking! Have been curious for the S3 to use for my walk thru vids. I am using the rIV and files are HUGE and slow down LR... Looking forward to that comparison vid.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

@@snotlobber yeah I don’t have any experience with the R series as I’ve never really had a need for that much resolution for anything I do. Great cameras though of course!

[@damianpierzchaa3446]

Hi Mike. Thanks for tutorial, i'm using flash in my photos too. Tell me, whats your opinion about using CPL filter in this method?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

I use a CPL filter it and haven’t had any issues so I thinks it’s a fine idea.

[@distudio7685]

very, very useful, thanks!

[@grantdecker1190]

Another great video! So much to try. I shoot with Sony A7RIII/Godox trigger pro s/ AD200pro with HD200R round heads and AK-R1 dome. I know its more equipment but I might have try 2 AD200Pro with 2 Silver umbrellas just to see if I can take less shots. Just trying to limit post production masking. If I can get it done with three shots at the property that would be my preferred route.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Yeah, definitely agree about trying to limit the post production time!

[@bogdanpopescu8406]

It is easier the post production masking (matter of seconds) than making more flash pops or installing lights

[@alansarpy]

Awesome video ! Just wondering if you are using the canon Trigger for your Sony in this video… I have a Sony and now I’m wondering if my white Balance is off

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Using the Sony trigger in this video but I’ve migrated to using a single pin trigger to circumvent this issue. This is the trigger I’m using now: www.adorama.com/fprrr2spt.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqoi1ruvZ9AIVxv_jBx2RKwtdEAAYASAAEgKtkvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&

[@alansarpy]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography thank you for taking the time to get back to me ! Appreciate you and the channel! So much info!

[@alansarpy]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography Hey mike... Does this trigger need another hot shoe adapter in addition for the Sony??

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

@@alansarpy nope, no adapter needed

[@alansarpy]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography ok I ordered it, and they said I needed an adapter for Sony …

[@lighthunteralp]

Terrific footage, thank you

[@kyleschwartz.]

Do you set a timer on the camera and then walk over to where you want to shoot the flash from, hold it until the timer goes off? I'm confused on the process

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

I use a handheld remote

[@gamerbryanbtw6501]

Just upgraded my Ad200 to the round head and pistol grip, and can concur its much better.

[@alantripp6175]

What are some nonsubscription alteratives to Lightroom with same functions used for this same application?

[@kallepernu9251]

Good tutorial for beginners..Will try few things from this next shoot. But i couldnt deliver this kind of photo to client. Left lower roof looks like its burned and the last window frame has flashspot on it + reflection.

[@scottmoore7440]

Hey when you look at flash shot. Do you look at your histogram? Wonder if their is a pattern you guys might look at to help in post or keep the colors more real. Thx

[@stephent8220]

I'm following all of your instructions and for some reason I keep getting a ghosting effect on light fixtures even after I've done auto align layers in Photoshop. Can you possibly shed some light on this issue. I would attach a photo to show you but it doesn't let me in these comment sections. Thank you in advance

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Hmm I’m sorry, I’m not really sure what’s going on there

[@stephent8220]

@InsideRealEstatePhotography I think the tripod must have shifted because it doesn't do it on all the photos, only some of them. Do you do 1 on 1 video/screen share editing with step by step teaching? If so, how do I go about doing that with you? I've pretty much got the flambient dialed in on smaller rooms but still struggling with larger rooms.

[@bobwiegers]

lots of great tips, but my question, as a newbie to real estate photography but a long time nature photographer: is this kinda result the industry standard? seeing through the windows and all that? because my artist eye says it looks like crap. but will my (potential) clients be looking for this?

[@HiFocusedCinematography]

Hi on the window pull flash shot how do you avoid reflections of the room in the glass windows? I keep getting reflection of the room in the windows. Is it the angle or am I going too high power on my flash? Thank you!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Yeah, you definitely have to play with the angle to avoid the reflection. Sometimes it take a couple tries!

[@HiFocusedCinematography]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography Thank you!

[@duaneflowers]

Do you still use multi bracket shots / HDR or strictly flambient now? When would you choose one vs the other?

[@loc2866]

Hey! I think it depends on the properties. If its just a regular residential home I think you can get away with HDR. If its a higher end listing I'd say use the flash/ambient.. I take it case by case bases.

[@current3109]

Are you using a polarizer filter for your real estate shoots?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Yes, I usually do!

[@The_Daliban]

Wow.thanks

[@brisbanerealestatemedia3598]

Ok cool! Now what offshore editing company do you recommend to do this kind of edits? 🤷‍♂️

[@joanasantos1033]

Hire a freelance ;) > www.sewes.studio

[@exploremarketingllc]

What do you set your zebras at?

[@karunnaidu5060]

Nice vedio Thanks for sharing 👍

[@gabequezada2066]

Is the ND filter attached because you are facing the camera towards the large windows?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

It’s actually a circular polarizer to reduce glare and reflections. Not an ND filter.

[@Michael-hj3nw]

If you have the godox xpro2 you have to turn on legacy mode to not have the white balance issue

[@maxlasater]

when would I need to use this method? I guess if their no lights or windows like a basement?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

No, it’s just a different all around method that can be used instead of say HDR or doing bracketed shots.

[@lreich444]

Hey Mike, silly question...where is the receiver for your wireless shutter release? Thanks for videos!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Hey! It’s just an infrared remote. The camera receives the signal directly so there is no additional receiver.

[@lreich444]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography Thanks!

[@exploremarketingllc]

Thanks for this! I'm trying new methods and for some reason, when I'm working on my layer mask like you do around 15:30, I'm not getting any white from the ceilings...it's painting black and it appears all the things are set up the same as you have. Appreciate your time and keep up the good work!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Is your layer mask (not the actual layer) selected when you are painting?

[@hebinosss1085]

thanks for the video what i dont understand is why do you youse a nd filter?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Its not an ND filter, its a circular polarizer filter that I use to eliminate/minimize reflections. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2nchnSYoMeHe5I

[@elliottmccrackenrealestate2907]

It looks like you have a ND filter on your lense? When shooting inside real estate (granted this shot had big windows and a lot of ambient light im sure) do you always have a filter on? An idea for another video based around What kind are you using, and how you adjust it if it's a variable ND would be a great!

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

It’s a circular polarizer filter and yes I do have a video on it: Should You Use a Circular Polarizer Filter for Real Estate Photography? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2nchnSYoMeHe5I

[@cookingwithmicah5k]

this is cool for one photo and all but you're going to go through all of this x30 for one real estate job?

[@funkyboogiee]

Are you doing Flambient method on EVERY shot for a house shoot, or just the most marketable ones? when i started messing with real estate photography lightly 2-ish years ago I was into the flambient method. However, at this point in time with software like Photomatix Pro (and others) stacking exposure brackets and blending HDR is pretty dang easy and fast. Since this September, in my last 150 shoots the only light I've used when ambient is not enough is a head lamp or flash light bounced off ceiling when it's too dark, while the brackets rip. or they have bulbs out or missing say in a laundry room, or bath room. Of course, agents that have their $hi* together usually make sure all bulbs are fixtures are working, but many times they are just flipping something and doing minimal effort. Anyhow, I'm just not sold on spending my extra time doing Flambient anymore (unless it was a super awesome property that "deserved" it), when blending brackets has become so easy and also high quality when done right. THOUGHTS ???

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

The majority of my shoots are bracketed shots. I use lights on higher end shoots and when I feel it’s worth while. I like both methods but definitely feel that good results can be achieved either way.

[@HazelsDreamland]

How did you import ARW into Photoshop/ Lightroom? I have to set mine into DNG for Photoshop to read them 😥

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

It just does, I’ve never had any issues!

[@litpix1809]

You are the best

[@Matthew-zy3yb]

Hi there, I have an issue. After straightening the verticals in Lightroom and opening the photos in Photoshop as layers I notice a huge distortion at the the left and right sides of the photos. It looks more distorted than how they were straight out of the camera. Any idea why? Thank you

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

So the photos look right in Lightroom but not in photoshop? Make sure you have “edit with Lightroom adjustments” selected in the box that comes up when you send them to photoshop from Lightroom.

[@Thepathof77]

Hi there, I’m trying to find a flash head that fits on the ad200 pro. The one you’ve listed doesn’t fit the pro model from the reviews I’ve read. Do you know where I could find one that does?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

I have the pro model and it does fit. I think I remember reading that in reviews as well but I had no issues

[@Thepathof77]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography thank you so much for responding. I’ll give it a whirl and see what happens!

[@hotwireman49]

You glazed over how you triggered your camera when you went over to take the additional flash shot at that low ceiling in the living room. did you change your camera setting to 10 seconds or do you have a remote trigger? I am very interested to know. It's a pain having to reset the timer on the camera all the time between 2 seconds and 10 seconds. I have some Cactus triggers, but they are a pain too. Mine dont snap in tight to the camera/flash and fall out and batteries go flying everywhere. haha. Do you use something else? Let us know! Thanks for the vid! Edit: I see you have a small remote. Can you tell me about that?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Hey! Yes I use these remotes: amzn.to/3vwCvBl

[@Soulful-Scribes]

My photography friend says she uses the godox flash with bracketing shots. Do most use bracketing shots or not with the flash ?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

You could do that! Most don’t really do that though as far as I know. Usually an ambient frame, a flash frame and a window pull.

[@Soulful-Scribes]

@@InsideRealEstatePhotography do you need photoshop to edit or could you just use lightroom? I don't want to pay for Adobe but I have lightroom.

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

@@Soulful-Scribes for this method you definitely need photoshop because you can’t blend photos together in Lightroom.

[@huyan3549]

Good video. Can someone explain to me why he took control at the camera speed instead of taking multiple images with different aperture?

[@InsideRealEstatePhotography]

Because changing aperture will effect the depth of field and will cause problems when blending frames together later in editing. Shutter speed will not do that and shooting on a tripod it doesn't really matter what your shutter speed is.

[@blahpad]

One trick, if your flash isn't as powerful as his, is to open your aperture for the flash shots only. With a wide angle lens, no one will ever notice the depth of field difference between f8 and 5.6 after the blend.

[@starflower2225]

@@blahpad Thanks for the tip!