I’m applying for a contract position shooting real estate for a company - seems like it may be a decent fit for me for a bit, and will allow me to get some experience/get a portfolio going. I’ve never shot this stuff professionally, though I have taken an architectural photography course. That was almost a decade ago though, so I’d like to brush up on typical practices/techniques. Any links to resources or publications to check out? I’m only equipped to shoot stills currently, but if this position works out, I’m open to getting setup for video and drone shoots.
Jimi3 wrote:
I’m applying for a contract position shooting real estate for a company - seems like it may be a decent fit for me for a bit, and will allow me to get some experience/get a portfolio going. I’ve never shot this stuff professionally, though I have taken an architectural photography course. That was almost a decade ago though, so I’d like to brush up on typical practices/techniques. Any links to resources or publications to check out? I’m only equipped to shoot stills currently, but if this position works out, I’m open to getting setup for video and drone shoots.
What are the qualifications for the position? Are they willing to train you or do they expect you to step right in and deliver? I’d really clear this up before proceeding further. Seems to me you are not ready to step right in and deliver results.
I have a friend that uses a 360 camera on a tripod at eye height to shoot each room. He remotely controls it from the next room. The 360 view becomes viewable online when the viewer scrolls to see more. They can see the whole room as if standing in the middle of the room and looking around. He does light some areas with additional lights, but mostly does it without adding any and just using the existing room lights. He uses a good still camera to shoot the outdoor shots and includes them in the package too. So the viewer can see everywhere, room by room using this method. Most other photographers shooting real estate do just still shots, so he has a significant advantage over them and has been quite busy.
CharleyL wrote:
I have a friend that uses a 360 camera on a tripod at eye height to shoot each room. He remotely controls it from the next room. The 360 view becomes viewable online when the viewer scrolls to see more. They can see the whole room as if standing in the middle of the room and looking around. He does light some areas with additional lights, but mostly does it without adding any and just using the existing room lights. He uses a good still camera to shoot the outdoor shots and includes them in the package too. So the viewer can see everywhere, room by room using this method. Most other photographers shooting real estate do just still shots, so he has a significant advantage over them and has been quite busy.
Part of the qualifications depend on the prices of the houses you’d be photographing. If they’re on the lower end, you’ll be running a lot. Kind of like visiting 17 countries in 14 days! If they’re higher end ($ Million +) homes, you’ll need to use artificial lighting well to best show each room. You may also need a drone and drone license to show larger properties such as estates, ranches, etc. One other thing is being able to capture video.
story_teller wrote:
Part of the qualifications depend on the prices of the houses you’d be photographing. If they’re on the lower end, you’ll be running a lot. Kind of like visiting 17 countries in 14 days! If they’re higher end ($ Million +) homes, you’ll need to use artificial lighting well to best show each room. You may also need a drone and drone license to show larger properties such as estates, ranches, etc. One other thing is being able to capture video.
exactly what story_teller says! If you end up with lower priced homes you will be shooting multiple in a day. I shot multimillion dollar homes and would bring light stands, camera stands, scrims, flags, etc. Most would take me around 3-6 hours. One took three days as it was so big.
