Table of Contents
- 6 Tips for Lightning-Fast Real Estate Photo Editing
- Streamlining the Real Estate Photo Editing Process
- The Absolut Fastest Way – Outsource Your Editing!
Real estate photography captures more than images; it captures potential lifestyle choices and dreams. Ensuring that these photos are of the highest quality is not just about snapping the perfect shot; it’s about the post-processing work that transforms a good photo into a great one.
For real estate photographers, time is money, so finding the fastest way to edit property photos without compromising on quality is key.
In this blog post, we’ll discuss tried-and-true techniques and tips that can help you streamline the real estate photo editing process, making it efficient and effective.
6 Tips for Lightning-Fast Real Estate Photo Editing
Here are 6 tips and techniques that will help you polish your real estate photos lightning-fast. The results of these popular techniques are stunning images that can attract more viewers and sell more homes.
1. Lens Correction
Wide-angle lenses are a staple gear in real estate photography to capture the full essence of a room.
However, they can introduce distortions that need correction.
Software tools with automatic lens profile corrections can quickly fix these distortions, so you maintain straight lines and accurate representations of a space.
Tip: For ultra-fast real estate photo editing, enable lens profile corrections as a preset to batch-apply fixes to all photos taken with the same lens.
2. HDR Editing
High Dynamic Range (HDR) editing is a must for real estate photography.
This technique combines multiple shots of the same scene taken at different exposures to create a single image with balanced lighting and detail.
HDR is particularly useful for situations where you have high contrast, such as a living room with large windows on a sunny day.
Tip: Use automatic bracketing on your camera and HDR fusion software to save time while blending exposures seamlessly.
If you don’t have access to HDR fusion software, this video tutorial walks you through how to edit HDR photos in Lightroom:
3. Brightness and Color Correction
Brightness and color adjustments are the foundations of real estate photo editing and set the tone of your property photos.
While you should get as close as possible in-camera, post-processing allows you to fine-tune these elements for a natural and inviting look.
Tip: Work with adjustment layers or sync adjustments across a series of photos in the same lighting conditions to speed up the process.
Or, you can check out our video tutorial on how to brighten a photo in Photoshop:
Additionally, to learn how to adjust the colors and make your real estate photos pop, check out our tutorial on how to color correct in Photoshop.
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4. Sky Replacement Real Estate Photo Editing
A gloomy sky can detract from the appeal of external shots.
Sky replacement features in photo editing software can swap overcast skies with vibrant ones, dramatically improving the mood of the image.
Tip: Opt for software that offers AI-powered sky replacement to reduce manual masking and adjustments.
You can also do this the traditional way… To learn how to transform dull winter skies into bright and inviting ones without AI, check out our video tutorial on how to do a sky replacement in Photoshop:
5. Object Removal
Removing unwanted objects or clutter from photos is a crucial step in real estate photo editing and helps keep the viewer focused on the property’s features.
Utilize tools like the Clone Stamp or Healing Brush for small objects or advanced Content-Aware Fill for larger ones.
Tip: Clean as much as you can in the actual scene to minimize the need for extensive object removal during post-processing. If there are still unwanted objects left in your images, you can quickly remove them using the editing techniques in the videos below.
First, here’s a video tutorial on how to remove objects in Lightroom:
For more details and expert tips, check out this video tutorial on how to remove a car from a driveway in Photoshop:
6. Twilight Editing
Twilight photos show the property lit up against the dusk sky, often creating stunning and eye-catching images.
If capturing images at dusk is not possible, you can simulate this look by darkening the sky and adjusting the lighting of the windows and outdoor lights in your photos.
Tip: Use gradient filters and adjustment brushes to selectively alter exposure and color for a realistic twilight effect.
To learn more, check out our video tutorial on how to edit a day to dusk image:
Streamlining the Real Estate Photo Editing Process
Beyond specific techniques, the overall real estate photo editing workflow can be made more efficient by:
- Using presets for recurring editing actions
- Editing in batches when dealing with multiple photos in similar conditions
- Investing in faster computing equipment to handle large file sizes effortlessly
- Learning keyboard shortcuts for the software tools you use
- Best yet, outsource your editing work to a professional editing service like PhotoUp, which we’ll talk more about below
In summary, editing real estate photos doesn’t have to be time-consuming if you use these techniques wisely.
By incorporating these methods into your workflow, you can significantly reduce the time spent editing while still delivering top-quality images to your clients.
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The Absolut Fastest Way – Outsource Your Editing!
The key to editing real estate photos quickly lies in a combination of technique, the right tools, and a streamlined workflow.
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We can help with editing services like:
- Image brightness and exposure correction
- Color and tone adjustments
- Window masking and glare reduction
- Clutter and advanced object removal
- Line and angle corrections
- HDR editing and manual blending
- Harsh shadows and lack of light
- Sky replacements
- Twilight and day-to-dusk editing
- And much more!
Best of all, our pricing is affordable and is based on a credit system with access to bulk discounts:
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Standard photo editing costs are as follows:
- Single exposure – 1 credit
- HDR processing – 1.25 credits
- Flambient editing – 1.50 credits
We offer a standard 24-hour turnaround on every editing batch. Plus, rush options are also available on most offers for just a slightly higher cost.
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Getting started with PhotoUp is super simple.
All you need to do is sign up for a free PhotoUp account, upload your images, provide us with your instructions, choose your export settings and turnaround time, and lastly, download your beautifully edited images!
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We hope this blog post helped you learn the fastest way to edit real estate photos. Before you go, you may also want to check out the following related resources:
