Real Estate CC needed!

Hello! I'm just breaking into architectural photography and looking for some CC. These are HDR shots (still using the trial version of the software, hence the watermarks). This is only my second practice shoot, so I'm sure I have plenty of room for improvement!

Thanks in advance.

And a couple more...

All of them are multiple exposures? I like your compositions, but I think others will agree that you want to make sure your verticals are straight.
I've always used a flash for interior, but have thought about using multiple exposures instead to blend in enfuse or something. I just think it would be a lot of extra work, considering that you'd probably want all rooms to be that look.

Your verticals are close and probably wouldn't be noticed when someone is looking at the MLS that doesn't know a lot about real estate photography. Correct me if I am wrong but it looks like a 1 shot HDR. If so, using multiple exposures and blending then will yield a better result more times than not. It is possible to achieve great results with a flash but it usually takes a good bit more than just the regular on camera flash. All in all, nice shots.

Here;s a quick edit of one I did this weekend. I am just getting started good myself and there are LOTS of people that are far better than me on this board. I have learned more about it here than I have anywhere else. Just search real estate photography and you can find just about anything you want to pertaining to the subject. My vertical was slightly off on this one but I was showing the use of multiple exposures more than anything. The lighting outside was horrible as it was cloudy in the afternoon and sprinkling rain. I used no flash, just multiple exposures and then blended and tweaked. I am open to C&C as well.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/r8jS​6a

tytlyf wrote in post #17457377
All of them are multiple exposures? I like your compositions, but I think others will agree that you want to make sure your verticals are straight.
I've always used a flash for interior, but have thought about using multiple exposures instead to blend in enfuse or something. I just think it would be a lot of extra work, considering that you'd probably want all rooms to be that look.

Yes, they're all 3 shot HDR. It's really not that much more work, you batch process and then go to LR to make individual adjustments.

The verticals is what I'm struggling with. They look good to *me*, so I'm not sure what I'm missing. Other than the bathtub obviously not be shot straight on, where do you see the verticals need to be straighter?

Thanks so much!

shaunmcfd wrote in post #17457409
Your verticals are close and probably wouldn't be noticed when someone is looking at the MLS that doesn't know a lot about real estate photography. Correct me if I am wrong but it looks like a 1 shot HDR. If so, using multiple exposures and blending then will yield a better result more times than not. It is possible to achieve great results with a flash but it usually takes a good bit more than just the regular on camera flash. All in all, nice shots.

This is 3 shots together. Thanks!

I honestly like your composition... it's what I would look for if I was a realtor. Your HDR processing is good and natural.

I agree with the comment about the verticalness of your photos. It's very close and probably doesn't matter to non-photographers but it's also an easy fix with the upright setting in Lightroom.

Nice work. You are off to a very good start. The comments about verticals are correct but you can fix that easily.

If I may suggest, before you invest in that software, take a look at LR Enfuse. It's not at all expensi e and gives very natural results. I find EF much more useful than traditional HDR.

These are really great actually. Other than maybe the dark room/hallway (second from bottom) can be lit up using gel'd flash or just add another exposure that would balance the shadows a bit. Either way these are great!

And I 100% agree with rgs. I LOVE the LR Enfuse now.

LeanneC wrote in post #17457576
Yes, they're all 3 shot HDR. It's really not that much more work, you batch process and then go to LR to make individual adjustments.

The verticals is what I'm struggling with. They look good to *me*, so I'm not sure what I'm missing. Other than the bathtub obviously not be shot straight on, where do you see the verticals need to be straighter?

Thanks so much!

If I was to start shooting multiple exposures, I would use the LR enfuse add-on. When you refer to batch processing, are you talking about taking say 10 different rooms (3 pictures each, 30 photos) and dumping all photos into the software and it automatically batch processes them at once?

concerning the verticals, the outside shot stands out to me, take a look at the right side. The bathtub is just a 'style' shot and most realtors/home buyers probably wouldn't care.

rgs wrote in post #17457755
Nice work. You are off to a very good start. The comments about verticals are correct but you can fix that easily.

If I may suggest, before you invest in that software, take a look at LR Enfuse. It's not at all expensi e and gives very natural results. I find EF much more useful than traditional HDR.

Thank you! Right now I'm working under another photographer and this is the way he wants it done. I will definitely look into that for future use and for any work I do on my own.

tytlyf wrote in post #17458431
If I was to start shooting multiple exposures, I would use the LR enfuse add-on. When you refer to batch processing, are you talking about taking say 10 different rooms (3 pictures each, 30 photos) and dumping all photos into the software and it automatically batch processes them at once?

concerning the verticals, the outside shot stands out to me, take a look at the right side. The bathtub is just a 'style' shot and most realtors/home buyers probably wouldn't care.

Yes. You just load your entire shoot and it processes them 3 at a time (or more, depending on what options you choose).

Thank you for the input. I'll pay better attention and hopefully improve on the next shoot!

Don't forget to get put all the lights on in the kitchen! I see a bulb out and now I prob won't buy the house. Ha

Nice looking shots