HDR Photographs: Painting or MLS picture?

I see what you mean with your wood floors example. Social media like Instagram has built in filters to fuzz out colors and other effects. I completely agree with your thought we are not pushing ART here, but a photograph of what the various parts of a house look like to screen in our Internet search what we want to look at for our showings Sondra. We are not buying museum paintings but a home to live in. People can get just one step too clever methinks with their photography skills.

Hi Sondra - You're right. There's nothing wrong with showing a home to its best advantage, as long as we stick to the basic truth. HDR can be a great tool for real estate photography when properly used, but the HDR filters on cell phones don't give much control over effects, and are best used in very specific light or contrast situations.

Sondra  I agree with Gary.  Love to look at these pictures but I'm afraid the real house would be a turn-off compared to the pics in the MLS.  Enjoy your day!

Sondra - HDR done well is a definite advantage in presenting a better view of the property.  However, in untrained hands it can take an the more ethereal look that isn't doing the property any good or justice.  

Sondra, It does make those floors look weird. I try to make mine really look like the property whether it is good or bad.

Hello Sondra ... That is very strange! This photo looks like an old photograph, a photograph taken from a photograph and or like this home could be "Haunted" 

Very interesting post and I will have to check this out later when I have more time! Featured to the group:

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I think it's best to stay away from being OVERLY creative when taking listing pictures. GOOD pictures are what matter, and as you stated, we need to try to portray the house as it is.