Real Estate Photography Job Shadow - FAST Flash/Ambient Workflow Hacks That MAKE YOU MONEY!

[@ActuallyAbdullah]

Dude, you have the gear and workflow down to a SCIENCE. I want to be like you someday. Professional, quick, punctual. All the right gear, beautiful technique. Thanks for such an insightful video. Do more of these please!

[@loudandclearmedia]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🍻

[@mikem6796]

@@loudandclearmedia Great video. What is that in your hand? What are you using to wirelessly tether?

[@loudandclearmedia]

@@mikem6796 Thanks! It's an iPad Pro-whatever...a couple years old now. The app is the Canon Connect app, tethering to the camera's wifi network.

[@MichaelCTruth]

​​@@loudandclearmediawhat level are u using? Ive used some that were terrible. Are u just taking one shot with the light? Thanks.

[@loudandclearmedia]

@@MichaelCTruth Ah yes, the level journey. This is your end point. MYT Works. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1156540-REG/myt_works_1107_1_4_20_thread_bullseye_level.html/reviews Most of the time I can get away with one flash shot. Sometimes I’ll take several, to light up distant areas or rooms to then blend-in, or to mask window reflections against each other.

[@jeffereyjimenez6439]

I like your shooting workflow, but could you do a video on how you edit your images to get the final image you deliver. I think we all would like to see you editing process and workflow. Thanks and great video!

[@marks_mindset_minutes]

Great video! Very helpful. Thank you for sharing your process including the timer and your valuable commentary. 🙏🏻

[@marks_mindset_minutes]

5:36 You mentioned where your camera “cleans up”, at what ISO. Can you please explain a little more about how to find which ISO your camera cleans up at? I’m shooting Sony a6400, if that helps. Thanks for the great video! 🙏🏻

[@pslaathaug]

Please do outside, twilights and aerials. It's nice to see others work flows, especially since i also shoot with the r3.

[@loudandclearmedia]

For exteriors I'd like to figure out a way to record my EVF. It would make a much more informative video I think.

[@elevateddronography5317]

@@loudandclearmedia Thats the downside to canon, I would think an external monitor would work. but you would have to rig out the camera a bit. I do walk through videos as well. I use a ronin RS3 Pro but man it gets heavy. Also, one of the main realtors I work with only wants vertical video, which is challenging.

[@elevateddronography5317]

FYI this is the same guy pslaathaug just on my business account.

[@typell491]

Can you list all your gear? I’m new and you seem like the best I’ve seen so far! Thanks for uploading this.

[@loudandclearmedia]

Hey, thanks for the kind words. I'll be happy to list the gear in this setup, but be forewarned that it's likely over $10k, and there's no way you NEED a setup like that to make quality images. I say this because I was new at this at one time too, and I know it's easy to fall into the gear trap. Camera: Canon R3 Lens: Canon 15-35 2.8 RF L Tripod legs: Promediagear TR343-C Tripod head: Arca Swiss D4 Geared Flash: Godox AD200 Pro Trigger: Godox XT whatever it is Ipad Pro 11"

[@typell491]

@@loudandclearmedia appreciate the advice! When you get some free time would you mind listing a setup if you were just starting out in todays crazy world? Maybe a great real estate starter package. $10k is a lot, would love to eventually get there though, very inspiring! Thanks again, great videos.

[@martinekwall4671]

Nice to see you working, so quick!! Very clean images, the postwork is very well performed. Is that an Arca Ballhead?

[@loudandclearmedia]

Thanks! It an Arca D4 geared head. Love it.

[@wildpatagoniafilms16]

Great post! what is the app you use in the Ipad? 🤔 the EOS utility? Also any editor you could kindly recommend...? thanks! Keep up the great work! cheers!

[@alanabley525]

Thanks for this, excellent as always. The finished photos look really nice and it seems like I don't have to pop off flashes in different parts of room, as mostly you seem to be flashing pretty close to the camera. What about when you don't have white ceilings to work with, are you using a reflector?

[@loudandclearmedia]

Thanks Alan! Usually I can get away with one flash, close to the camera. The exceptions would be if there will be window reflections, or if the space is very large. Then I might need to do some pops in other areas. I do use reflectors (or even just white pieces of paper) sometimes if there's nothing white to bounce off of, but if the space is REALLY large and dark sometimes just shooting ambient brackets/HDR is the best option unless you have the budget to be hauling in huge strobes.

[@alanabley525]

Appreciate the info.

[@DNDMMedia]

What do you do for your White Balance setting? Auto?

[@loudandclearmedia]

Yup. Auto white balance with a white priority. Balancing every shot would slow me down, and in most homes you can find white doors, ceilings, baseboards etc to get a consistent white balance off of if need be later.

[@josemanuelalorda]

always great content !!! 👍👍👍

[@loudandclearmedia]

Thanks Jose! 🍻

[@alansarpy]

Are you using the cam ranger ? Also do you feel canon gear works better with the cam ranger system in general over Sony?? Thanks!

[@loudandclearmedia]

Hey Alan. Nope...this is the built-in Canon connect app. I've never had a cam ranger.

[@alansarpy]

Interesting the cam ranger and Sony is so confusing to set up ... I also have heard the canon white balance is very accurate as well

[@Wrightphotographypalmbeach]

Hey! Saw your comment on the FB group led me here! I shoot Sony A7III, I love this set up you have its much faster! How do you tether live to the ipad like you do? Also is the level bubble on top very accurate? My camera will say not level but ubble shows level.. tired of switching between bracket then single shot flash and then back again... theres got to be an easier way right? thanks!!

[@daltonadkins3880]

Nice video man! I really enjoy seeing how different people set up their workflow. I stopped messing with the Canon app awhile back due to how slow it was. After watching your video I tried it on my iPad and it's a night and day difference vs my iPhone. What case do you have on your iPad? I like that it has the attach points for the peak design quick connects.

[@loudandclearmedia]

Thanks! I have found with all tethering apps, the device you're tethering to makes a huge difference. I first noticed this while using the Sony cameras, so yeah, I'm not surprised if the Canon cameras behave the same way. The case is just some cheap amazon thing..."single piece silicone iPad case with strap" is likely what to search. I hate the multi-part cases that snap together...they always want to come undone.

[@germanprofoto]

Nice work 👍🏻, im use 2 Lights, because that little bit slowly

[@iQader]

Thank you for sharing such great tips and a quick workflow. I have a question about using the R3 for real estate photography, isn't that overkill? Nonetheless, please continue creating more videos like this.

[@wldktz1]

I’m thinking of switching to the R3 myself. I believe one of his things with the R3 is the wifi and app stability.

[@loudandclearmedia]

@@wldktz1yes, that’s exactly right. The R3 is the fastest and most stabile current canon camera. The newer R1 or R5ii may or may not be better, but I don’t think anyone knows that yet.

[@mikestewart4733]

Why do you prefer to adjust your ISO for the flash exposure as opposed to adjusting the flash power. End result is the same either way so just curious what benefit you see to leaving the flash at full power all the time.

[@loudandclearmedia]

Because the strobe is already maxed out. With a 200-watt light, I'm usually trying to make it MORE powerful than it is, so ISO or aperture is the only way to do that. The only times I'd want to really decrease the flash power are like in small bathrooms and such, in which case going to f/16+ cuts the flash power while also allowing near objects like countertops to be in focus. EDIT: Maybe this wasn't clear in the video, but I'm not shooting the ambient shots at high iso as well. I'm shooting the ambient brackets at ISO 100.

[@brettwilliams2290]

do you use a CPL filter for the glare on the floors?

[@loudandclearmedia]

Nope. I know that’s a thing some people do but I never have.

[@hbarwick1]

What teather program to you use. Im using my sony a7riv and I know you have used it before. Thks

[@loudandclearmedia]

I've only ever used the factory tether apps. So, this one on the R3 is the Canon Camera Connect. On Sony I used Imaging Edge. There are pros and cons to each.

[@auomi8762]

How many homes do you usually shoot a day during busy season?

[@loudandclearmedia]

During the busy season I average about 3 per day. Although I sometimes do more than that, I don’t like to. That way you can still have plenty of time to get between them, actually eat lunch etc.

[@auomi8762]

@@loudandclearmedia thanks for the quick reply! I’m still building up my portfolio and hoping to average at least 2 per day this upcoming season. I also shoot Flambient

[@thereandbackagain2022]

Which lens are you using?

[@loudandclearmedia]

15-35 2.8 RF L

[@thereandbackagain2022]

@@loudandclearmedia Thank you

[@anthonypiatte2547]

Hi, which tripod and head are you using?

[@anthonypiatte2547]

Also, why the R3 over the R6II? I’m a full time real estate photographer in Fremont, Ca since 2010. I currently shoot Fujifilm but am possibly interested in either the R6II or the XH2s, since it has a stacked sensor like the R3.

[@bryanmurphy909]

Why are you manually switching exposures like that instead of just setting it up as brackets 2 stops apart?

[@bryanmurphy909]

Sorry...1 bracket apart

[@bryanmurphy909]

Stop apart. lol. Sorry...long day

[@loudandclearmedia]

@@bryanmurphy909 lol. No problem. It's just because I have more control. Sometimes I'll bracket more shots than others as I see what the windows are doing...sometimes I'll shoot a few shots in the bracket and then decide I want another bright or another dark one etc. If you were trying to modify all these things on the fly while using auto bracketing it would likely be much more cumbersome.

[@bryanmurphy909]

@@loudandclearmedia Ahhh ok. Gotcha. Thanks!

[@truroyal7048]

Is this career lucrative? 🤔

[@loudandclearmedia]

Lucrative is a nebulous term, but I earn six figures per year doing this.

[@davidb9149]

ISO 800???? Goes against a lot that I’ve learned about photography

[@FallenDeiity]

Yeah that's ridiculous for flambient. 400 at most. Also shooting at F11 is also ridiculous, probably why he needs 800 ISO for his flash. This workflow is not efficient at all.

[@loudandclearmedia]

I have explained both values (F11 and ISO 800) in the video. There’s nothing “ridiculous” about increasing the power of a 200ws light by a couple stops to illuminate a large space, and your practical ISO ceiling will always be dictated by your max flash synch speed, which in the case if the R3 is 1/250. I have, in this video, shown it to work quickly and effectively. If you can do it faster and cleaner, I’d love to see.