When I first got my tripod you could fold it up and store it in this bag with a strap that was super convenient since I could just clip it to my camera backpack but ever since I added the much needed gear head it doesn’t fit in the bag. So I was looking to see how you guys might do it? TYIA
I’m a real estate photo editor, and lately I’ve been almost out of work because I can’t compete with AI. Could you give me some advice on how I can find more clients?
I used AutoHDR for a while and I’ve tested a few other AI editing tools since, but honestly I haven’t been that impressed with any of them.
Most either look too processed, mess up windows/colors, or just aren’t consistent enough for me to trust on a full batch.
Curious if any of you are actually using an AI editor regularly in your workflow and genuinely happy with it. What are you using?
I see a lot of folks say they apply some presets. Other than the lens profile corrections, what other kinds of presets could you use that would be applicable to every photo? Or to most of your photos? Don't you have to evaluate each picture to determine what edits it needs?
Im a real estate photographer and videographer working on both residential and luxury properties. I already offer photography, videography, drone, and floor plans, but I’m still missing 3D tours. I want to add this service without slowing down my current workflow too much. I’ve been using Insta360 X5 for Zillow 3D tours, but I’ve been hearing some mixed feedback on the image quality. Because of that, I’m a little hesitant to rely on it for higher-end clients.
I’m now considering whether to stick with Insta360 and improve the workflow, or look at other options like iGuide, Realsee or Leica. any experiences with these approaches would be really helpful.
Whenever I'm driving home, even when I'm feeling like I knocked it out of the park and captured all the great angles and features of a property, I often get this feeling like I may have actually missed something. Or like I could have done something better than the way I did it. And it becomes this overwhelming feeling of regret that the agent or media company is going to say "WTF?"
Granted this never really happens unless I actually did miss something important, which happens rarely... but it weighs on my conscience until I get some sort of feedback that puts my mind at ease.
Is this normal?
I recently shot for a client of mine and just want to hear your insights and what you think. Could not make the pictures other ratio than square so Keep that in mind that some part is cut off
I shoot all my real estate photos using a Sony A7 III, and it's been working perfect for me. However, I've been wanting to get more and more into video and the A7 III is shooting 4K but at only 30 FPS. I'm not ready to upgrade my camera yet, but I'm wondering, would shooting in XAVC S HD at 120p 100M have any noticeable difference as far as quality?
I got my first 3D printer about a year ago. Haven't used it much other than to print a few gag stuff for the kids and a few little household items. However I have used it to make my RE photographer life a little easier.
A few things I've printed:
What have you printed?
Hey all!
What are folks charging for Zillow showcase media? An added premium? Or a separate booking setup?
Trying to get listed on the Zillow Showcase Photographers to get booked directly
The agent did the voiceover onsite. They like the results.
Hi,
my plan is to offer RE videos in addition to photography, floorplans, Matterport tours and
drone work but I don’t want to mount my A7III on a gimbal and instead a quick and dirty option.
The german RE market is not quite as professionalized as the US market, so videos aren‘t a
must have for most of my clients nor are the requirements anywhere near as high.
Anyone using the camera? I‘d love some feedback.
Thanks!
I understand a lot about interior shots but haven't paid much attention to exterior. What's good to know or different for exterior? E.g. I assume a longer focal length is preferred, maybe tripod raised higher....?
Hey all,
I started my REP business at the beginning of the year. My current method of collecting payments is just sending the client a text invoice, and having them use various digital payments such as Venmo, Paypal, Zelle, or mailing me a check. This usually isn’t an issue, but with some of my clients it’s like pulling teeth to get them to pay or the check gets lost in the mail so I figured that using a company link Stripe would be easier for the client to pay their invoices. Who do you all consider the best email payment company and why?
Thanx, and have a great day!
Hey everyone, I’m currently developing a virtual staging tool and wanted to get some honest, unfiltered feedback from working professionals rather than making assumptions. Not here to pitch anything or drop links—I just want to understand the actual business realities and pain points you deal with.
I’m curious how often your clients actually ask for virtual staging and whether it’s a reliable add-on service for you or just a rare request. When you do provide it, do you typically outsource to services like BoxBrownie, handle it manually, or use existing AI platforms?
I’d also love to hear what you consider a fair price point per photo (or monthly plan) that still leaves you healthy margins when upselling to agents. Lastly, what frustrates you most about current solutions—whether that’s unrealistic lighting, awkward furniture scaling, slow turnarounds, or difficult revision processes?
Any honest insights or experiences would be massively helpful. Thanks in advance!
Hello. I’m trying to get into real estate photography. Have no experience so far, although I have been an active amateur photographer for several decades, mostly in relation to other interests.
Getting started seems to be a catch-22: Needing experience to get work, but needing work to get experience.
A few real estate photography YouTubers (mostly those selling courses) claim you can just start with the basics. In theory, maybe. But is this true in practice?
I spoke to a few realtors who seemed vaguely interested, but then nothing. (I know this takes time and persistence.) But their expectation seemed to be still images, video, drone, floor plans and virtual tours from day 1.
I was also thinking about trying to get some work for some established companies, and spoke to a few people who again seemed interested. But then they seemed to think that I should get my drone license ASAP and work on video, 3D tours, etc. If they want/need everything from the start, and they can offer work but while taking a cut, I wonder if it’s not just worth going it alone anyway?
So, is it possible to get started with only photography skills (and gear), but not the floorplans, drone, video, 3D tours?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts and advice on this.
Photographers, what does your workflow look like once you get back from a shoot?
I've been trying to simplify the whole process lately because it feels like there are so many little things to keep track of: scheduling, client communication, uploading, delivery, follow-ups, etc.
I've looked up a few different platforms, including RTV, but I'm still trying to figure out what actually makes sense for someone doing a decent amount of real estate work.
Do most people here use one platform for everything, or do you prefer having separate tools for each part??
anyone know how to edit a real estate video??
Now that Domain's Platinum Edge content platform has been rolled out for ~6 weeks - how have you seen it impact your market? Have you lost any clients, do the ones that have used it seem happy with it? I imagine it would be very hard to compete with "free" if they're on Platinum Edge but also seems like the Domain sales team have massively overpromised on what the experience will look like for the average agent.
I'm in a regional area so it's not in our area yet but curious as to how it has rolled out where it has in real world terms. A lot of local agents were excited about it when the sales reps did the rounds about it a few months ago but it seems like it won't really work with 25 photographers expected to cover 1600+ suburbs, sounds like what seems to be a typical CoStar operation of massively overpromising and underdelivering/understaffing
Hi all
I have a new client asking to do an ai video were he has a photo of the old house and a photo of the new rebuild that he wants to see a clip of the old tranforming into new. Anyone know a good ai for this