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Best times to take inside pictures.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Trombley Real Estate

OK now let's work on the inside pictures.

Again best pictures are on overcast days with all the blinds open for the most natural light as possible.

If there is no possible natural light, oh it gets tricky. Now, you must turn on all the lights, that do not cast shadows inside. You may need light from other rooms to make it brighter in the room that is the subject.

If you have a bright and sunny day this could be bad also. The light can wash the picture out and you will not be able to see the room again. Try shutting the shade maybe all the way.

OK here is a good one. Taking picture in the bathroom and staying out of the mirror. This one will just take practice.

Another good thing to do is take every picture at least twice and with and without a flash and see what you have once you get them on your computer. Some rooms need the flash and others will not. This way you will not have to go back.

It is better to spend the time while you are there than get crappy pictures and have to ask to come back.

Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent
Realty Executives -BRIO - Seattle, WA
The mirror photos are especialy tricky ones when you have to become a contortionist to dodge your reflection!   Good tips.
Oct 09, 2007 02:07 PM
Susan Trombley
Trombley Real Estate - Wake Forest, NC
Broker/Realtor, Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngs
Deborah - I have been playing and playing with taking pictures and the reflection one will get me everytime I try and hurry.
Oct 10, 2007 07:38 AM
Robert Monk
100% Realty, Inc. - Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Florida Real Estate
Thanks for the photgraphy advice.  It's really difficult to get good pictures all the time.  Very useful post.
Oct 11, 2007 09:44 PM