8 Mistakes Real Estate
Photographers Want
You to Avoid
This presentation will cover the top 8 mistakes that real estate
photographers commonly see when working with homeowners and
agents. Avoiding these missteps can help ensure your property photos
showcase your home's best features and attract serious buyers.
Mistake 1: Poor
Lighting
Dim Lighting
2
Harsh Shadows
3
Inconsistent
Lighting
Inadequate natural or
Overly bright lighting can
Varying light levels
artificial lighting can
create unflattering
across a home make it
make rooms appear
shadows that distort a
difficult for buyers to get
small, dreary, and
space.
a cohesive sense of the
unappealing.
property.
Mistake 2: Cluttered
Rooms
Excessive
Furniture
Personal Items
Messy Surfaces
Too many pieces can make a
Leaving out family photos,
Cluttered countertops,
room feel cramped and
knickknacks, and other
tabletops, and floors detract
disorganized.
personal touches distracts
from a home's best features.
buyers.
Mistake 3: Unflattering
Angles
Distorted
Perspectives
Awkward Framing
Photos taken from extreme high or low angles
Cutting off key features or including
can make rooms appear smaller or larger than
distracting background elements can detract
they actually are.
from the subject.
Improper Leveling
Lack of Scale
Crooked or tilted photos make a home feel
Photos without a sense of scale can make it
off-kilter and unappealing.
difficult for buyers to visualize the true size of
a space.
Mistake 4: Lack of
Staging
Furniture
Placement
Strategic furniture
arrangement can
highlight a room's best
features.
Thoughtful
Decor
Proper Lighting
Carefully selected
Optimal lighting can
accent pieces can
make a room feel
make a space feel
warm, bright, and
more inviting.
welcoming.
Thorough
Cleaning
A spotless home
sends the message
that it's wellmaintained.
Mistake 5: Blurry or Out-of-Focus
Images
Camera Shake
Holding the camera too loosely can result in blurry, unfocused images.
Poor Lighting
Insufficient light can cause the camera to struggle to focus properly.
Incorrect Settings
Using the wrong camera settings, like a slow shutter speed, can also lead to
blurry photos.
Mistake 6: Inconsistent
Framing
Unbalanced
Composition
Photos that don't follow a consistent framing style can make a home feel
disjointed.
2
Mismatched
Perspectives
Varying camera angles across a set of photos can confuse and disorient
potential buyers.
3
Improper Cropping
Cutting off key features or including unnecessary background elements can
detract from the subject.
Mistake 7: Ignoring Property
Features
Architectural
Details
Outdoor Spaces
Specialty Rooms
Unique architectural elements
Patios, pools, and other
Home offices, media rooms,
like built-ins, crown molding,
outdoor amenities are often
and fireplaces should be
overlooked but can be major
showcased.
selling points.
and other specialized spaces
should be highlighted to
potential buyers.
Mistake 8: Neglecting Exterior
Shots
Curb Appeal
Exterior photos are often the first impression
buyers get of a home. Showcasing the home's
best features from the outside is crucial.
Surrounding Area
Capturing the neighborhood, landscaping, and
other outdoor elements can give buyers a
better sense of the property's location and
setting.
Property Highlights
Unique architectural elements, outbuildings,
and other exterior features should be
highlighted to potential buyers.
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