What are the best real estate photos you have seen?

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Douglas Trudeau, MBA, Assoc. Broker, Selling Tucson Real Estate (Tierra Antigua Realty)

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Some of the best I've seen were done with drones. It wasn't me!

Feb 11, 2015 10:26 AM

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Douglas Trudeau

Tucson, AZ
Evelyn Johnston

Elkhart, IN

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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I like the ones taken at sundown of the exterior. It takes a skilled photographer to do this. I also like photos that have been edited that show the inside and the outside view clearly. This takes two shots blended in editing.

Feb 11, 2015 07:45 AM

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James Brockway

League City, TX
Douglas Trudeau

Tucson, AZ

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Douglas Trudeau

Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ

MBA, Assoc. Broker, Selling Tucson Real Estate

The best I have seen have been staged. Removing clutter that distracts from the true character of a room. Removing clutter from the patio and pool. I usually take up to 500 photos moving multiple speed lights to rid shadows and give balance. The edit the ones that are the best between 17-22mm to remove distortion & pull a little more from them. Usually using around 20 to for the MLS. Then I go for the wide angle shots for the virtual tours, usually between 10-15mm. That is where some creativity comes into play. Last are the videos, that are an under used tool for marketing homes. But, that is another subject.

Feb 11, 2015 09:50 PM

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James Brockway

League City, TX

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Mine! I always use a great professional photographer who makes my listings "sing!"

Feb 11, 2015 08:36 PM

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Douglas Trudeau

Tucson, AZ

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Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Ones taken by a professional.

Feb 11, 2015 11:38 AM

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Douglas Trudeau

Tucson, AZ

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Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID

North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

I forget the name of the AR member. He showed the difference that could be made by simply putting the camera on time shot and liting over your head on tripod. Wonderful view of the home without all the foilage. Mark

Feb 11, 2015 09:52 AM

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Douglas Trudeau

Tucson, AZ

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I agree with Debbie Reynolds. A photographer has to make you feel like you could be living there. We have a photographer in town, who is outstanding. A

Feb 11, 2015 07:48 AM

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Douglas Trudeau

Tucson, AZ

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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Every once in a while you see a perfect photo worth framing, drones, evening, staged, etc

Oct 14, 2019 08:18 PM

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

On a team with Praful Thakkar

Drone Photos, Twilight Photos.

Jun 21, 2018 11:27 PM

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

Realtor Ajay Pandya

My listing pictures... lol!

Feb 08, 2018 09:08 PM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

There have been many.

Jan 01, 2018 06:41 AM

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James Brockway

Brockway Realty, LLC - League City, TX

I've always heard that 2pm is the right time to take pictues to avoid shadows, but I do like Debbie Reynolds's comment about sundown pictures. I always leave it to the pros though, whether it's a $100,000 or a $1,000,000 listing. My picture taking is not great and even good amateurs probably aren't near as good as someone like Douglas Trudeau. I have no idea what I would do to attempt what he said he does in the post above.

Feb 12, 2015 01:49 AM

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have to say the professionals take the best photos, you can get HD photos and also the aerial photos.

Feb 11, 2015 09:16 PM

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Some of the best I've seen were done with drones. It wasn't me!
I like the ones taken at sundown of the exterior. It takes a skilled photographer to do this. I also like photos that have been edited that show the inside and the outside view clearly. This takes two shots blended in editing.
The best I have seen have been staged. Removing clutter that distracts from the true character of a room. Removing clutter from the patio and pool. I usually take up to 500 photos moving multiple speed lights to rid shadows and give balance. The edit the ones that are the best between 17-22mm to remove distortion & pull a little more from them. Usually using around 20 to for the MLS. Then I go for the wide angle shots for the virtual tours, usually between 10-15mm. That is where some creativity comes into play. Last are the videos, that are an under used tool for marketing homes. But, that is another subject.
Mine! I always use a great professional photographer who makes my listings "sing!"
I forget the name of the AR member. He showed the difference that could be made by simply putting the camera on time shot and liting over your head on tripod. Wonderful view of the home without all the foilage. Mark
I agree with Debbie Reynolds. A photographer has to make you feel like you could be living there. We have a photographer in town, who is outstanding. A
Every once in a while you see a perfect photo worth framing, drones, evening, staged, etc
I've always heard that 2pm is the right time to take pictues to avoid shadows, but I do like Debbie Reynolds's comment about sundown pictures. I always leave it to the pros though, whether it's a $100,000 or a $1,000,000 listing. My picture taking is not great and even good amateurs probably aren't near as good as someone like Douglas Trudeau. I have no idea what I would do to attempt what he said he does in the post above.
I have to say the professionals take the best photos, you can get HD photos and also the aerial photos.