HDR Real Estate Photography
Feb 29, 2012 22:30:08 #
I like the dog pics too..there are more from that shoot if you would like to see them. In regards to the HDRs I use a Nikon d300 which will shoot a burst of 9 pics in a row in auto exposure bracketing. Every other exposure is used, meaning 1,3,5,7,9... 5 exposures to get maximum ev spread between each. Photomatix has an option which allows every other exposure to be chosen precisely for this reason. Some times if the dynamic range is more shallow 7 exposures are used but usually all seven are processed. I like 9 because if I need to discard one of them it wont hurt the out come. There more to it but I think you get the idea. Thanks for your comments. R
Feb 29, 2012 23:15:01 #
Oh I disregarded the reference to F-Stop range. When shooting HDRs different F-stops during the exposure burst is not recommended. It should remain constant throughout the burst while the auto bracketing EV feature does it's work. For landscape using the smallest possible aperture is best for my purposes....keeps the detail sharp throughout... But sometimes the longer exposures throw the camera into noise suppression and slows down the whole process and disrupts the rhythm of camera action. At least that is how it is for me. Real estate is a bit different as every room seems to require a different f-stop. Some times 5.6 other times 2.8 and still others at F-22. The point is is to allow the aperture to remain constant and allow the auto exposure bracketing feature of the camera do its work. It is possible to do the same thing manually but very time consuming and sometimes the amount of exposures are forgotten..usually a pre-senior moment on my part...so "power steering" and "power brakes" work best for me. Hope that helps.
Feb 29, 2012 23:25:11 #
I really wish someone would mention Topazlabs' add ons.
They would cure 99% of the problems I see on these pages.
Tom
They would cure 99% of the problems I see on these pages.
Tom
Feb 29, 2012 23:28:54 #
How cool..... I don't think anyone can take a bad photo when it comes to dogs. Good job.....Since we lost our home I guess that may be the reason I'm not really interested in real estate. Anyway, you done good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also, I have a d300 and have been extremely happy with it. Take care....
Mar 1, 2012 00:01:53 #
Topaz is good just haven't gotten accustomed to using as much. What would your suggestions be?
Mar 1, 2012 06:42:42 #
pshaffer
Loc: Worthington, Ohio
preciousmetalairracing wrote:
How cool..... I don't think anyone can take a bad photo when it comes to dogs. Good job.....Since we lost our home I guess that may be the reason I'm not really interested in real estate. Anyway, you done good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also, I have a d300 and have been extremely happy with it. Take care....
Oh -I can take a bad picture
Mar 1, 2012 13:18:21 #
rrg6481 wrote:
Topaz is good just haven't gotten accustomed to using as much. What would your suggestions be?
Go to their web site and enjoy the videos of each add on. I use them with PSE 9, CS5, and Lightroom.
I buy them one at a time, as needed.
Tom
Mar 1, 2012 16:10:20 #
Ricontech
Loc: Colorado
glen123 wrote:
It does. Thats not a camera above the tv is it?
rrg6481 wrote:
blue removed...looks better
It does. Thats not a camera above the tv is it?
I believe that is a Bose speaker that actually has 2 units that swivel left and right for 'pointing' the sound!
Mar 1, 2012 18:31:07 #
Feb 11, 2015 19:30:40 #
you guys keep mentioning Photomatix, care to clue me in ?
I'm very interested in real estate photography.
thanks
TJL
I'm very interested in real estate photography.
thanks
TJL
Feb 11, 2015 19:43:49 #
Instead of explaining this to you here there are a couple of guys you should google.
Tony Sweet for fabulous HDR landscape photo tutorials
www.stuckincustoms.com
go to you tube and scroll throughthe hundreds of HDR tutorials using Photomatix.
Or simply google Photomatix. Hope this helps. Good Luck!!
Tony Sweet for fabulous HDR landscape photo tutorials
www.stuckincustoms.com
go to you tube and scroll throughthe hundreds of HDR tutorials using Photomatix.
Or simply google Photomatix. Hope this helps. Good Luck!!
Feb 11, 2015 19:45:00 #
Feb 11, 2015 19:46:23 #
rrg6481 ..............
I'm a broker who shoots his own stuff and I know what I'm doing .........
Your stuff is better than 95% of the stuff I see uploaded. The pictures are spot on focused, interesting, have good DOF when needed, can't say enough good stuff.
Back to your question ......... I shoot single exposure shots but I always use flash, off camera and on-camera, plus LED lighting if needed. Very few agents get the need for flash. With so many windows creating exposure issues it's a no brainer. So long as the outdoors looks nice I always open the window coverings, set my exposure/metering to the outside and shoot manual flash to illuminate the interior. DOF is important to me because I take into consideration the outside.
Never used HDR on real estate snaps but your making me want to try ;)
I'm a broker who shoots his own stuff and I know what I'm doing .........
Your stuff is better than 95% of the stuff I see uploaded. The pictures are spot on focused, interesting, have good DOF when needed, can't say enough good stuff.
Back to your question ......... I shoot single exposure shots but I always use flash, off camera and on-camera, plus LED lighting if needed. Very few agents get the need for flash. With so many windows creating exposure issues it's a no brainer. So long as the outdoors looks nice I always open the window coverings, set my exposure/metering to the outside and shoot manual flash to illuminate the interior. DOF is important to me because I take into consideration the outside.
Never used HDR on real estate snaps but your making me want to try ;)
Feb 11, 2015 19:59:14 #
Feb 11, 2015 20:01:44 #
really helpful stuff. I wonder if somebody can explain what Photomatrix is. I'm a rank beginner but very interested in real estate photography.
thanks,
TJL
thanks,
TJL
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