I've been doing RE Photography for 10 years now and have used this method a lot in the past. It's a great video and clearly explained. Now the hard bit is finding a client who is paying enough money for a shoot to make this amount of detailing worth your while. But the off camera flash is definitely the way to go.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I stumbled upon the technique by accident early in my photography career. During a power outage while shooting indoors, it was getting dark, and I didn't have a flash, only a powerful torch. Remembering my early mistakes with slow shutter speeds that created light streaks, I decided to try something unconventional. I set the camera to a slow shutter speed and moved the torch in a figure-eight pattern around the camera, just enough to fill the room with light and complement the remaining ambient light. It was a makeshift solution that turned out to be a valuable lesson. Recently, I landed a full-time job with an independent company, but before that, I was self-employed for years, working closely with a well-established estate agent. My strategy was simple: I set aside 25% of my earnings in a separate account to cover taxes and invested heavily in equipment to reduce my tax burden. I was earning well until COVID hit, which marked the end of my main clients and led to a challenging period. As agencies began to dominate the market, I tried freelancing through one but quickly realized they paid less than half of what I used to earn and had poor job scheduling. After a particularly frustrating experience, I cut ties with them. Today, I'm less concerned with strategies, except for my side jobs, but I'm troubled by how the creative industries are increasingly controlled by middle-man agencies. I used to enjoy the independence of self-employment, but the rise of agency-commissioned zero-hour contracts is stifling for freelancers. I once wrote an open letter criticizing how some agencies devalue creative professionals, reducing them to low-wage workers despite demanding high-end equipment and long hours. I can't offer a clear strategy for these times. With AI already handling editing, the future of property photography could see homeowners doing the work themselves with just a smartphone and tripod, aided by LIDAR technology. This shift could happen within the next 2-5 years.
Haha lol. U make it look so easy. Love the flair. I am just starting and have an exploring talk with a real estate agent this afternoon and see what the opportunities for me are and what objective I would need to invest in. I already leaned to bracket to get the windows corrected but this is the way I want to go when possible. It’s like painting a peace of art. Subbed to learn more from u. I think I will have to play this one a couple more times tho. When u ever do a clinic in Holland, please give me a heads up ;). Thanks!
Thanks!! Haha this demo is definitely overkill for anything in real estate. Not quick enough 😂 but it’s fun to know there’s options when you want them.
"you can use any flash for this as long as its powerful enough" For condos and smaller rooms a speedlight is usually enough yes, but there are situations where you'll need a more powerful light, such as an 200w/s or even a 600w/s monolight. Longer or larger rooms will require at least two lights, one behind the camera and another popped on opposite side of the room and blended later. Also, you really should never need 13 exposures for a room such as this, with the right flash power and placement 4 exposures maximum...I'd probably do it with three. Ambient, flash, and window pull. Two if no window pull is needed if the view outsides isn't of interest.
Huge help!!! Thank you!!! I love the photoshop tutorial. I have been just using my camera and LR for real estate. But I’m finding that after decreasing shadows, beige paint looks white and bright. I’m looking forward to trying this technique
Nice!! It's all about balance for sure. You'll get it! This example was way over the top for normal scenarios but hopefully it sparks some creative ideas some day lol
Hey! Thanks so much. Usually I just click the profile correction + chromatic aberration correction option in Lightroom when importing and it does the trick!
Nicely done. Has Godox taken over the industry or what?! I have two older Canon Speedlights... and I rarely touch them. Thanks for putting this together. And the fact that you saw the opportunity... and put this together while you were in town for another gig... shows your commitment to the craft.
I'm just getting into real estate photography and videography with entry level gear. With a Go Pro 9, as you know these aren't the best in low light situations. Do you recommend this or maybe something else for this camera?
Honestly I’m not sure. Can you do HDR photos on GoPro? Might be your best bet for quality photos but you’ll probably want something else as soon as you can afford it to make more money / get better clients. Not much you can do for video except shoot at the brightest time of day to get the best results on GoPros! Hope this helps :)
Love it! It's like a summarization of Andrew Pece 's one light method. I'm following vol 1 right now. But your video is a very clear and practical example of this technique. You've got my sub. Thnx!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Yes, I was wondering how important it is to set the flash strenghth. And if so, how do you determine the settings in the different off camera positions? Thanks again for the great content.
@@djowelv Trial and Error! After you do a lot of these, you'll get a feel for what flash strength works for different size rooms with your flash. For the alternate shots, I just kept it at the same strength since you're going for a similar amount of light. Have you tried it?
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Tomorrow I'll be shooting my first kitchen for "realsies" (ie. for business). It kinda feels like jumping into the deep end. But like you said: Trail and error. I have a bunch of kitchens to shoot coming weeks, so enough opportunity to find my way. Thanks again for the inspiration.
@@djowelv Congrats! You'll be fine. Just watch your verticals + horizontals to make sure your photos dont look distorted for wide angles (Check out this video to see tips on compositions + tripod heights that work well bit.ly/3lip8Rb) + also for backup you can shoot HDR for each shot real quick if you're worried about flashes not turning out right. Usually on Kitchens, I will do a straight on shot of the whole thing zoomed in a little bit for some compression (like 20-24mm), Corner shots looking in also showing the whole space (18-20mm if possible) and some straight on shots looking down the interior of it to show the counter tops and cooking areas, and a corner shot showing the view as if you're in it cooking while looking out into the rest of the house. Also 50mm (f2+) details for the ovens, sink, burners/stove, countertop, cabinets if thats a selling point if it's for a client that needs details - they'll definitely appreciate it. You got this!
Hello, today I have seen more than 6 videos of yours and I find them super interesting and they have really taught me a lot, I thank you. I have a client who wants to record a house but it's not furnished, it's empty, do you think it's worth recording inside or just outside?
what power are you using on the flash? I've been conflicted on whether I'm blasting too much or too little. I know that's probably an intuition thing. I like how you held it close to the ceiling as I've tried from the floor and just blasted an overexposed white half a room and nothing elsewhere!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks, I suspected it's more of just what the room calls for. And definitely floor placement vs. ceiling didn't work for my test!
Man you really broke it down. This was great. When I take multiple frames, it seems no matter how still I keep it-even with auto align, I still run into issues where I mask in something out of place. Does this happen with you?
If you’re going from LR to PS Make sure to uncheck the crop to frame button on Lightroom and apply the profile correction to all of the layers first. Sometimes it gets a little weird otherwise ! Let me know if that helps :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I already do this, but on this last job, I hung my bag on the tripod and it seemed to help with alignment. But I did change the way I brush in my ambient based off of this video, and it really helped. Sadly, I never actually edited with the direction of light in mind.
@@HelloImMaxxHennard Nice!! I used to use the most flimsy tripod for a long time so my camera was never staying still too, lol. Hope that means it was helpful!! :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo totally was. and before you get too big to respond (because this channel is definitely blowing up!) I just got the Mavic Air 2, my first drone. Do you have any specific ND filters you use or can recommend??
@@HelloImMaxxHennard haha ! The support means a lot !! Just make sure you either have a Variable ND or a pack that has ranges 4-16 (covers most uses!) Here's a link to a PolarPro set -amzn.to/3udtqOH and a PolarPro Variable Set - amzn.to/2Ne0wwT - I have the vivid collection ones for my Mavic 2 Pro and they are great!
Thank you so much for such a detailed tutorial. Could you please explain the difference between HDR method and flash or strobes method. Looking forward to your video
I’ve got a 600w strobe and shooting a dark ish room / apartment what would be your tips ? Do i need to stack images without showing the flash in the photo ?
Yes! I would recommend shooting with the lights off if you can so you have the most control of light colors. Then get the ambient exposure as bright as you can without blowing out the window too much and fill with the flash. Then do another layer with the windows exposed better if the view is important to combine in post. Could also do another layer with lights on and use fill flash again to add those in the edit without causing all the color cast that they produce in real life. Another option would also be to use a gel on your flash to make it more orange to match whatever the lighting looks like and simplify the whole process. Hope that helps!
Yeah this videos a little extreme lol. Check out some of my other BTS videos ! Usually I use it at 1/4-1/2 power with the 2 or 10 second self timer on the camera for shoots like this.
For typical Real Estate shoots I just use 1-3 photos per composition, so it really just takes a few minutes to edit (1-2 hours max per home for normal edits). Went into a little bit of an overkill example on here to show what's possible if you want to get creative with it.
I like OCF most for interiors :) But more simple than the second example (usually just editing 1 or two layers that are mostly ready to go Straight out of camera) - was just trying to show the possibilities if you want to get super into it. HDR is great too & Definitely better for some people 😁
Hi Taylor (hope you still read those :) ) I'm a beginner interior design photographer and I'm trying to purchase my first off camera flash, How do you compare between the different models of off-camera flashes? I'm Considering buying the 2-nd hand canon 430ex ii (as its cheaper and I can't afford the more expensive ones) I'm not sure if its enough for smaller spaces, or is it just a waste of money, WDYT?
Hey!! Check out my video on OCF setup. The ones I use are cheaper than canon, and simpler to use especially for using them wireless. Canon ones are great too, though! Just more money to get going.
Thanks! It was from the flash I mentioned at the start of the video, more than enough power to get started :) I did a more recent video comparing that one to the one I used for this video if you want to see the results.
Hey! It's the opposite. I use the camera with the self timer (2 or 10 seconds) and it triggers the flash when the shutter goes off. There's a trigger that goes on top of the camera that does it remotely. You can also get a remote trigger to use that would make it a bit easier though!
Oh timer okay, i thought you are using some remote controller like yongnuo 603. Im using 603 with wire from 603 to camera and can shoot remotely but with older flash version@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo
Nice! I've just always been able to pull it off without a remote trigger so never ended up getting one. Would be handy though! Or the whole Camranger system too. @@Roman_Kulahmetiev
so helpful! I just got someone that wants me to shoot their home and this video definitely helped! When you take your images to PS, what tool do you use to remove yourself and what you don't want for the final image?
Thanks!! Somehow I’m never saw your comment, Jess. Also masking works great if you want more flexibility on recovering what you delete. I’ve done some more videos on that since this one that are a lot simpler too :)
I can't help thinking the final image is too dark. I would drag the exposure more to the right. 😊 and im trying to learn flash and to have to do all that work on sight+ editing seems really time consuming...plus my computer does not have enough ram to do such a composite. :( i think flash is hard :(
Hey!! Here is one with a lot more normal examples: ruclips.net/video/_m1guPadw_E/видео.html This video was a bit over the top just to show some of the possibilities of what you can do with 1 flash.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks for reply. Sorry what I was meaning was a more in-depth slower step but step video showing an edit that that hotel room. but any room really but step by step showing exactly how you are editing them so I can practice that. Cheers
Thanks for doing this! I don't understand how the first 'quick' technique you showed is "in camera"? Don't you still have to paint in the 4 photos in photoshop you took (ambient, left fill, right fill, and off axis)?
Hey!! Thanks for the feedback. Sorry if it was confusing :) Yes 100% if you make a ton of layers it takes forever to edit. Typically I'm able to do these photos for listings with just 1 shot (white balance, exposure, etc need very little editing when shot this way, so that's what I meant by in-camera, basically ready to go.) I might have gone a little overboard by showing all the extra layers in this video to show the possibilities - definitely threw some people off with this vid lol. I have a new one that's about to go up later today on starting out using just one flash. Hopefully that will be more helpful /// Thanks for the support !!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo So for the one flash do you also take an ambient shot? Then you still have to merge in photoshop. If you take one shot with OCF do you expose for the windows? In your latest video did he "paint in" the flash fill onto an HDR photo or was it literally just one flash shot? So many questions I have.
I know there are different techniques and such and the more layers the more control but I just want to know how to start out small and if I don't have to shoot 3 bracketed shots for HDR and get better results with a 1 shot OCF then I will start doing that.
@@PleasantsProductions Nope just 1 image with 1 flash on the other video (covers most small-medium areas) - Ambient is just for backup if you are trying it out for the first time so you can see how things work in editing, and have that layer if you want to use any of it for any reason. Worth trying out and seeing what works for you especially if you like how the photos look :)
I would put this plastic,omnidirectional diffuser off. You don't really need it. Just bounce your flash off the ceiling and you'll get nice,even spread of light
True! Sometimes it’s nice to have a little more power for really big rooms. I have a two flash setup with the ad200 and v1 and haven’t needed any more power than that for Real Estate!
Wouldn't it be better to use layer masks? That way if you make a mistake or need to tweak anything you can change the mask and not the image. Just sayin'
Yeah, super fast + easy to set up your shots. I use a manfrotto one (check my other videos) not the one in this video, I just had this random tripod from a friend on this trip.
I just had a really bad real estate photo session I am no photographer...do we need flash for this type of photography? cuz I dont even know how to use a flash...maybe thats why they sucked lol
A lot of people do HDR with great results ! I think it’s more about knowing composition and how to work with spaces/ lighting which takes time. BUT I really like flash for interiors and it helps me with consistency and dealing with basically any type of lighting situations with repeatable results. I’ve had plenty of bad shoots too! Always a good time to problem solve to plan for next time :)
Sometimes but usually it’s on the widest setting (lowest #) so it’s softest. For large rooms it can help to zoom tighter to bounce off a ceiling though.
Yeah! Check out some of my other editing videos though, lots more shortcuts/ tips! (Off camera flash ones, and the latest one has similar techniques, same concept as this video basically)
I feel like if you recommend a $40 godox gn33 as "all you need" then you really should use it for your example, instead of the $250 godox v1. Gave a thumbs down, since your showing flash compositing using eraser and cutouts tools...not sure how you've been able to edit consistently like that. There are major benefits working non-destructively using layer masks in photoshop and I think it would help any beginner way more to be shown that way. Thanks anyway.
Thanks for the feedback & watching!! Totally understand + agree it would have been better that way. I was mostly wanting to keep it pretty simple to show the main point (You can build the photo in a different way than how most people might realize) with what I had with me on the trip. The results would have been the same with almost any flash. I do masking sometimes, but for a lot of these types of images it is easier for me to work this way even if it’s a little weird :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo amazing! You have no idea how much “light” you have shed on this subject for myself and others breaking in. Also, having done some research based on your vids/suggestions I’ve landed on this lens kit. Fits in my current budget. Wanted something that could be used on cam and for OCF real estate interiors shots. Not an HDR fan so really want to get a hang of this workflow. I like (assume I’m correct) that these will function together both in manual and automatic TTL mode communicating with my old Rebel T3. Can you confirm for me?! Looking like I’ll be good to go with this setup but juuuust want to confirm! Thanks again! Godox TT685C TTL & Godox X1T-C 2.4G: www.amazon.com/dp/B07S33M39W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E66VTNQ0QZ9SF5KG3V66?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@kmdecocreative9838 Should be good! I used to have that flash, and it was great! Unless you need to top-mount your flash on-camera you might like their other trigger better amzn.to/37VNMlQ - Its the same functionally, but the screen is huge , and it's easy to see your settings from above, and its a bit more intuitive to use! The other one is great, but you will always be crouching down to look at the screen when your camera is on a tripod lol.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I kept going back and forth on that one as well. I was being lazy with the other setup so I could just leave the transmitter on cam and remove the flash unit whenever I needed. ... suppose it’s just as easy to remove transmitter and throw the flash unit on directly when needed. Lol. More “intuitive” seems the way to go since I’ll def be a newb heading into either setup usage. Another quick Q’s/confirmation based on your workflow. Obv the circumstances/settings will change due to room size. I should have the cameras settings always the same to match the “base exposure first establishing shot” when grabbing the OCF shots right? ... what about the flash/transmitting settings, that’s got me a little confused, is there a universal “rule or equation to your workflow” ... IE if the cameras settings are “A” for the perfect exposed base shot than the flash should be set at “B”. Hope that makes sense.
@@kmdecocreative9838 It will vary from room to room depending on how much natural light there is. With my camera, I start out at ISO 400, F6.3, WB 4800 and adjust shutter speed based to the right ambient amount per room. Usually TTL works pretty consistently at +.3 setting with my flashes, but sometimes its inconsistent depending on where you're bouncing the flash or if you're in the shot. So its easier to start out with manual settings till you get the hang of it! Usually bigger rooms are between 1/4 power and full power, and small bathrooms are around 1/16 power. Hope that helps! Also, once you get the hang of it, I doubt you will want to shoot with the flash ON-CAMERA :)
Hey!! So sorry about that, for some reason I haven’t been able to get them to work on this video :( I have some newer ones on the same topic where i believe it’s working if you want to check those out.
Biggest benefit is that flash helps with more accurate colors in mixed lighting situations and gives control over softness of lighting. But both work! This example is overdone and usually it only takes 1-2 photo layers and a little bit of editing to get consistent results.
Thanks!! Planning them out for this year. Photo + Video Courses over all of this stuff :) If you have any specifics you're looking for make sure to let me know !!
Hey! I’m not totally sure what you mean. But.. if you have a flash reflection, try shooting another image with no flash or the flash in another spot so you can have a clean shot to pull from as another layer in Photoshop. Or if your having a harsh glare you might need to try using a Circular Polarizing filter. With those, you can twist it until it takes the glare out giving more visibility. It’s magic! Basically changes the angle the light gets to the camera slightly so the visibility is more clear. Let me know if that is what you meant ! :)
It just turns it into one layer so when you save it, it all bounces back to Lightroom as one image. If you want to save your Layers, you can just save as a PSD though!
Thanks! The view wasn't great so it wouldn't have added anything to the image. Definitely would if it was for an interior where the view was a selling point! To get more of the window view, you can just set your ambient exposure darker and use more flash power to compensate :)
One of the best methods I have seen I must admit,,,,,, HOWEVER at 8:40 in the video you manually clicked save instead of pressing Command S and for that you shall be banned to the shadow realm for eternity...... RIP
Lol yes. I went overboard trying to show creative possibilities in this example. Usually only need 1-3 edits to work with so it can be super fast. I have some other videos showing this if you want to see :)
For sure! Me too. I did a lot of layers of flash for this example just to show the possibilities if you want to get more creative with lighting, but on a normal shoot its usually just going to take 1-2 photos max for consistent results :) Try it out and see what ya think!
I've been doing RE Photography for 10 years now and have used this method a lot in the past. It's a great video and clearly explained. Now the hard bit is finding a client who is paying enough money for a shoot to make this amount of detailing worth your while. But the off camera flash is definitely the way to go.
For sure! Only worth it for architects / designer portfolio work. What’s your strategy for OCF for normal shoots?
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I stumbled upon the technique by accident early in my photography career. During a power outage while shooting indoors, it was getting dark, and I didn't have a flash, only a powerful torch. Remembering my early mistakes with slow shutter speeds that created light streaks, I decided to try something unconventional. I set the camera to a slow shutter speed and moved the torch in a figure-eight pattern around the camera, just enough to fill the room with light and complement the remaining ambient light. It was a makeshift solution that turned out to be a valuable lesson.
Recently, I landed a full-time job with an independent company, but before that, I was self-employed for years, working closely with a well-established estate agent. My strategy was simple: I set aside 25% of my earnings in a separate account to cover taxes and invested heavily in equipment to reduce my tax burden. I was earning well until COVID hit, which marked the end of my main clients and led to a challenging period. As agencies began to dominate the market, I tried freelancing through one but quickly realized they paid less than half of what I used to earn and had poor job scheduling. After a particularly frustrating experience, I cut ties with them.
Today, I'm less concerned with strategies, except for my side jobs, but I'm troubled by how the creative industries are increasingly controlled by middle-man agencies. I used to enjoy the independence of self-employment, but the rise of agency-commissioned zero-hour contracts is stifling for freelancers. I once wrote an open letter criticizing how some agencies devalue creative professionals, reducing them to low-wage workers despite demanding high-end equipment and long hours.
I can't offer a clear strategy for these times. With AI already handling editing, the future of property photography could see homeowners doing the work themselves with just a smartphone and tripod, aided by LIDAR technology. This shift could happen within the next 2-5 years.
Love this! Especially the timelapse edit sequence. And the side by side by side comparison at the end. You are a great teacher!
Thanks man!
Haha lol. U make it look so easy. Love the flair. I am just starting and have an exploring talk with a real estate agent this afternoon and see what the opportunities for me are and what objective I would need to invest in. I already leaned to bracket to get the windows corrected but this is the way I want to go when possible. It’s like painting a peace of art. Subbed to learn more from u. I think I will have to play this one a couple more times tho. When u ever do a clinic in Holland, please give me a heads up ;). Thanks!
Thanks!! Haha this demo is definitely overkill for anything in real estate. Not quick enough 😂 but it’s fun to know there’s options when you want them.
"you can use any flash for this as long as its powerful enough" For condos and smaller rooms a speedlight is usually enough yes, but there are situations where you'll need a more powerful light, such as an 200w/s or even a 600w/s monolight. Longer or larger rooms will require at least two lights, one behind the camera and another popped on opposite side of the room and blended later. Also, you really should never need 13 exposures for a room such as this, with the right flash power and placement 4 exposures maximum...I'd probably do it with three. Ambient, flash, and window pull. Two if no window pull is needed if the view outsides isn't of interest.
For sure! This example was definitely overkill lol 😂
Dangggg! Broke that down so good. Definitely have to try that out soon! Also, come back to Houston, thanks.
Thanks man! I want to see what you do with it 💥 For real estate or product photography
Or your new car lol
Huge help!!! Thank you!!! I love the photoshop tutorial. I have been just using my camera and LR for real estate. But I’m finding that after decreasing shadows, beige paint looks white and bright. I’m looking forward to trying this technique
Nice!! It's all about balance for sure. You'll get it! This example was way over the top for normal scenarios but hopefully it sparks some creative ideas some day lol
this is exactly what i'm looking for! Awesome tuts! I'm wondering how you fix the distortion / propotion? Thank you
Hey! Thanks so much. Usually I just click the profile correction + chromatic aberration correction option in Lightroom when importing and it does the trick!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo ahhh thank youuu! Best of luck for you 🤘🏻
Nicely done. Has Godox taken over the industry or what?! I have two older Canon Speedlights... and I rarely touch them. Thanks for putting this together. And the fact that you saw the opportunity... and put this together while you were in town for another gig... shows your commitment to the craft.
Thanks for the support!! Same! Love their products. I have the AD600, 200 & this one. Your interview lighting on your channel looks clean!! Keep it up
looking really good with such a simple method. The kind of difference flash compositing makes is phenomenal.
Thanks! Just did a new video with a lot simpler of a method than this one 😅
I'm just getting into real estate photography and videography with entry level gear. With a Go Pro 9, as you know these aren't the best in low light situations. Do you recommend this or maybe something else for this camera?
Honestly I’m not sure. Can you do HDR photos on GoPro? Might be your best bet for quality photos but you’ll probably want something else as soon as you can afford it to make more money / get better clients. Not much you can do for video except shoot at the brightest time of day to get the best results on GoPros! Hope this helps :)
Love it! It's like a summarization of Andrew Pece 's one light method. I'm following vol 1 right now. But your video is a very clear and practical example of this technique. You've got my sub. Thnx!
Thanks so much! I haven't seen that one but i'll have to check it out. Let me know if you've got any questions I can try to help with!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Yes, I was wondering how important it is to set the flash strenghth. And if so, how do you determine the settings in the different off camera positions? Thanks again for the great content.
@@djowelv Trial and Error! After you do a lot of these, you'll get a feel for what flash strength works for different size rooms with your flash. For the alternate shots, I just kept it at the same strength since you're going for a similar amount of light. Have you tried it?
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Tomorrow I'll be shooting my first kitchen for "realsies" (ie. for business). It kinda feels like jumping into the deep end. But like you said: Trail and error. I have a bunch of kitchens to shoot coming weeks, so enough opportunity to find my way. Thanks again for the inspiration.
@@djowelv Congrats! You'll be fine. Just watch your verticals + horizontals to make sure your photos dont look distorted for wide angles (Check out this video to see tips on compositions + tripod heights that work well bit.ly/3lip8Rb) + also for backup you can shoot HDR for each shot real quick if you're worried about flashes not turning out right. Usually on Kitchens, I will do a straight on shot of the whole thing zoomed in a little bit for some compression (like 20-24mm), Corner shots looking in also showing the whole space (18-20mm if possible) and some straight on shots looking down the interior of it to show the counter tops and cooking areas, and a corner shot showing the view as if you're in it cooking while looking out into the rest of the house. Also 50mm (f2+) details for the ovens, sink, burners/stove, countertop, cabinets if thats a selling point if it's for a client that needs details - they'll definitely appreciate it. You got this!
Your videos are amazing. Do you have a tutorial on how to switch between LR and photoshop without creating massive file sizes?
Thanks! What do you usually do?
CMD S to bring it back to LR. The TIFF Files seem to build up quickly and take up a huge amount of space
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Great tips and tricks for shooting interior design. Thanks a ton for sharing such vital information related with the subject. Love from India 🇮🇳
Thanks!
Hello, today I have seen more than 6 videos of yours and I find them super interesting and they have really taught me a lot, I thank you. I have a client who wants to record a house but it's not furnished, it's empty, do you think it's worth recording inside or just outside?
Nice! I think so. It’s weird seeing a video of a house just from the outside in my opinion. Always makes me think something might be wrong inside lol
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo jajajjaja yes, thank a lot!!🙌🏻🙇🏻♂️
what power are you using on the flash? I've been conflicted on whether I'm blasting too much or too little. I know that's probably an intuition thing. I like how you held it close to the ceiling as I've tried from the floor and just blasted an overexposed white half a room and nothing elsewhere!
Hey! Usually 1/4 - 1/1 depending on room size + ambient settings.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks, I suspected it's more of just what the room calls for. And definitely floor placement vs. ceiling didn't work for my test!
Enjoy you straight up, easy to comprihend, teaching Taylor. Keep it up. Your clips are my go to.
Thanks !!
Man you really broke it down. This was great. When I take multiple frames, it seems no matter how still I keep it-even with auto align, I still run into issues where I mask in something out of place. Does this happen with you?
If you’re going from LR to PS Make sure to uncheck the crop to frame button on Lightroom and apply the profile correction to all of the layers first. Sometimes it gets a little weird otherwise ! Let me know if that helps :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I already do this, but on this last job, I hung my bag on the tripod and it seemed to help with alignment. But I did change the way I brush in my ambient based off of this video, and it really helped. Sadly, I never actually edited with the direction of light in mind.
@@HelloImMaxxHennard Nice!! I used to use the most flimsy tripod for a long time so my camera was never staying still too, lol. Hope that means it was helpful!! :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo totally was. and before you get too big to respond (because this channel is definitely blowing up!) I just got the Mavic Air 2, my first drone. Do you have any specific ND filters you use or can recommend??
@@HelloImMaxxHennard haha ! The support means a lot !! Just make sure you either have a Variable ND or a pack that has ranges 4-16 (covers most uses!) Here's a link to a PolarPro set -amzn.to/3udtqOH and a PolarPro Variable Set - amzn.to/2Ne0wwT - I have the vivid collection ones for my Mavic 2 Pro and they are great!
Thank you so much for such a detailed tutorial. Could you please explain the difference between HDR method and flash or strobes method. Looking forward to your video
Hey! Check out this more recent video - ruclips.net/video/Gly3VY4zUG8/видео.html It shows both! :) - TB
I’ve got a 600w strobe and shooting a dark ish room / apartment what would be your tips ? Do i need to stack images without showing the flash in the photo ?
Yes! I would recommend shooting with the lights off if you can so you have the most control of light colors. Then get the ambient exposure as bright as you can without blowing out the window too much and fill with the flash. Then do another layer with the windows exposed better if the view is important to combine in post. Could also do another layer with lights on and use fill flash again to add those in the edit without causing all the color cast that they produce in real life. Another option would also be to use a gel on your flash to make it more orange to match whatever the lighting looks like and simplify the whole process. Hope that helps!
Do you recommend this over a white umbrella?
White umbrella will be better and consistent no matter what the walls colors are. But if they’re neutral colors the wall/corner is a bit faster !
Do you do any one on one coaching?
A bit confused on how flash works/settings it should be on. Do you have a video on this?
Yeah this videos a little extreme lol. Check out some of my other BTS videos ! Usually I use it at 1/4-1/2 power with the 2 or 10 second self timer on the camera for shoots like this.
Once you have experience with the edit, how long does it take to edit each photo (for an average shot)?
For typical Real Estate shoots I just use 1-3 photos per composition, so it really just takes a few minutes to edit (1-2 hours max per home for normal edits). Went into a little bit of an overkill example on here to show what's possible if you want to get creative with it.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo, Thnaks. Thats still a fair bit of effort, but a much better result than a lightroom hdr merge.
@@markwiemels Thanks! Its usually pretty easy, but I like it because of the more accurate colors you get! Hope the video helped :)
Do you prefer to do this or hdr? I do HDR because it is more time efficient.
I like OCF most for interiors :) But more simple than the second example (usually just editing 1 or two layers that are mostly ready to go Straight out of camera) - was just trying to show the possibilities if you want to get super into it. HDR is great too & Definitely better for some people 😁
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo awesome! Thank you! Keep up the great work
Also may I ask… what if you combine one more image where you expose for outside the window? that would be incredible to top it all off
Yep! Definitely worth it when there’s a good view 👍👍
Very helpful, thanks!! Can you also please make another quick video on how you deleted yourself in photoshop?
Thanks!! Working on an OCF Editing video coming soon with more examples!
Editing video is up!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thank you!!
Hi Taylor (hope you still read those :) )
I'm a beginner interior design photographer and I'm trying to purchase my first off camera flash,
How do you compare between the different models of off-camera flashes?
I'm Considering buying the 2-nd hand canon 430ex ii (as its cheaper and I can't afford the more expensive ones)
I'm not sure if its enough for smaller spaces, or is it just a waste of money, WDYT?
Hey!! Check out my video on OCF setup. The ones I use are cheaper than canon, and simpler to use especially for using them wireless. Canon ones are great too, though! Just more money to get going.
Great vid but where did the 41.99 come from?
Thanks! It was from the flash I mentioned at the start of the video, more than enough power to get started :) I did a more recent video comparing that one to the one I used for this video if you want to see the results.
Hi Taylor! How do you flashing remotely? I mean is there any button on the flash to act camera shutter?
Hey! It's the opposite. I use the camera with the self timer (2 or 10 seconds) and it triggers the flash when the shutter goes off. There's a trigger that goes on top of the camera that does it remotely. You can also get a remote trigger to use that would make it a bit easier though!
Oh timer okay, i thought you are using some remote controller like yongnuo 603. Im using 603 with wire from 603 to camera and can shoot remotely but with older flash version@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo
Nice! I've just always been able to pull it off without a remote trigger so never ended up getting one. Would be handy though! Or the whole Camranger system too.
@@Roman_Kulahmetiev
great video man
so helpful! I just got someone that wants me to shoot their home and this video definitely helped! When you take your images to PS, what tool do you use to remove yourself and what you don't want for the final image?
It looks like he mostly just used the eraser tool and maybe the marquee at one stage
Thanks!! Somehow I’m never saw your comment, Jess. Also masking works great if you want more flexibility on recovering what you delete. I’ve done some more videos on that since this one that are a lot simpler too :)
I can't help thinking the final image is too dark. I would drag the exposure more to the right. 😊 and im trying to learn flash and to have to do all that work on sight+ editing seems really time consuming...plus my computer does not have enough ram to do such a composite. :( i think flash is hard :(
Usually you can pull off most photos with 1 or 2 layers 👌👌👌 This example was kinda Ridiculous lol
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideook then i will practice with that 😅 thanks for responding
damn. definitely a big leap from HDR ! very valuable insights doe :)
Thanks! Lots of creative directions you can go with flash 👌
So you have lessons on how to do the photoshop work specifically?
Hey!! Here is one with a lot more normal examples: ruclips.net/video/_m1guPadw_E/видео.html This video was a bit over the top just to show some of the possibilities of what you can do with 1 flash.
Great video Taylor. Can you make a video like this but more a step my step slow version to see how in more detail please. That would be great! Cheers
Thanks so much! Which step? If you check my more recent videos I might have already done one :) (Editing, Shooting BTS etc)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks for reply. Sorry what I was meaning was a more in-depth slower step but step video showing an edit that that hotel room. but any room really but step by step showing exactly how you are editing them so I can practice that. Cheers
ruclips.net/video/_m1guPadw_E/видео.html This one !! Has lots of more normal examples 👍
this was so clean. great stuff man! thank you! You saved me the money on extra flashes! phew!
Thanks for doing this! I don't understand how the first 'quick' technique you showed is "in camera"? Don't you still have to paint in the 4 photos in photoshop you took (ambient, left fill, right fill, and off axis)?
Hey!! Thanks for the feedback. Sorry if it was confusing :) Yes 100% if you make a ton of layers it takes forever to edit. Typically I'm able to do these photos for listings with just 1 shot (white balance, exposure, etc need very little editing when shot this way, so that's what I meant by in-camera, basically ready to go.) I might have gone a little overboard by showing all the extra layers in this video to show the possibilities - definitely threw some people off with this vid lol. I have a new one that's about to go up later today on starting out using just one flash. Hopefully that will be more helpful /// Thanks for the support !!
Its up! :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo So for the one flash do you also take an ambient shot? Then you still have to merge in photoshop. If you take one shot with OCF do you expose for the windows? In your latest video did he "paint in" the flash fill onto an HDR photo or was it literally just one flash shot? So many questions I have.
I know there are different techniques and such and the more layers the more control but I just want to know how to start out small and if I don't have to shoot 3 bracketed shots for HDR and get better results with a 1 shot OCF then I will start doing that.
@@PleasantsProductions Nope just 1 image with 1 flash on the other video (covers most small-medium areas) - Ambient is just for backup if you are trying it out for the first time so you can see how things work in editing, and have that layer if you want to use any of it for any reason. Worth trying out and seeing what works for you especially if you like how the photos look :)
I would put this plastic,omnidirectional diffuser off. You don't really need it. Just bounce your flash off the ceiling and you'll get nice,even spread of light
True ! Thanks for sharing
Great tutorial! To the point and very easy to follow! Going to try it this weekend!
So glad it was helpful! Fun thing about it is you can try a lot of flash angles per shot and see what you like in post!
:) very cool straight forward... cool!
Thanks for checking it out!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I did not just “check it out” I subscribed :)
@@FrankNazario THANKS! The support means a ton :D
WOW, I'd never thought about using the eraser tool over using masks!
Haha masks are better though! That’s what I use now
Would be great to see this technique vs bracketing
Hey! Thanks for the comment. Check out some of my other videos, I have several on both :)
Good luck with small flash in a big room. Dont get me wrong i shoot with small flashes at the moment. Going for bigger flash asap
True! Sometimes it’s nice to have a little more power for really big rooms. I have a two flash setup with the ad200 and v1 and haven’t needed any more power than that for Real Estate!
This is great, but my question is, how much time are you spending on 1 image like that, and then are you charging enough to cover that much time?
Hey!! This was mostly to show the creative possibilities. Not a workflow that makes sense for a lot of projects & budgets for sure :)
I have more videos with simpler techniques (check the BTS ones) if you’re looking for that ! Thanks for checking out my channel 😄
Taylor could you please turn on the closed captioning for me i need it, i have my 1st commercial hotel chain shoot soon and want to be more prepared
Hey!! Thanks for letting me know it wasn't on. I have it enabled but it must have not worked right. I'll keep trying! Congrats on your shoot!
can you do a in-depth video on editing your photos please!
Yeah!! I'll have to do that. Tried to keep this one fast so the video didn't get too crazy long. What kind of things are you hoping to see??
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo same edit step by step if u can
@@vishaljadhav Thanks for the feedback! Going to have to do this one. :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Newbie here. I’d like to see that video as well. Very impressive work.
@@ThomasVMan Thanks for the feedback + Support !!
This video is incredibly helpful, thank you!
Awesome! Thanks for checking it out :-)
This is exactly what I was looking for! 😍 Thank you!!!
For sure ! Are you doing your own photos now ?
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo slowly working towards it! I’ve been practicing with model homes while doing my home tours and lifestyle shots. :)
@@gabriellemyska1946 Nice!! Model homes are definitely the best for practice :)
what are you using to trip the camera and strobe?
2 or 10 second timer and trigger on camera to make the flash go off. You can also use a remote trigger button or app for more control
Thanks .
You're welcome!
Wouldn't it be better to use layer masks? That way if you make a mistake or need to tweak anything you can change the mask and not the image. Just sayin'
For sure! Mostly trying to get the concept across in this video of what’s possible. I have a newer one up on editing where we do layer masks :)
Dope as always
Hey!! Thanks so much. Let me know if you've got any questions I can try to help with.
Has the larger ball head been fine for RE work? Most pros swear by geared heads.
Yeah, super fast + easy to set up your shots. I use a manfrotto one (check my other videos) not the one in this video, I just had this random tripod from a friend on this trip.
Thanks for this!
No prob!
I just had a really bad real estate photo session I am no photographer...do we need flash for this type of photography? cuz I dont even know how to use a flash...maybe thats why they sucked lol
A lot of people do HDR with great results ! I think it’s more about knowing composition and how to work with spaces/ lighting which takes time. BUT I really like flash for interiors and it helps me with consistency and dealing with basically any type of lighting situations with repeatable results. I’ve had plenty of bad shoots too! Always a good time to problem solve to plan for next time :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo 🙏👍
@The Time is Now ??? Lol
Great video!!
Hey thanks!!
Amazing! Clean information
Thanks for watching ! How’s it going for you with flash ?
Thanks for breaking that down! Great explanation!
Hope it was helpful! Thanks :)
New video & Giveaway comparing the $45 Flash and $300 flash for Interiors!
Great video man!
Thanks for joining!
I love it! I'm just starting to do flash + ambient. Great tips!
Nice !!! Definitely helps with getting consistent results !!
Hey!! New video on OCF Editing is up :)
Do you adjust Zoom range in flash ?
Sometimes but usually it’s on the widest setting (lowest #) so it’s softest. For large rooms it can help to zoom tighter to bounce off a ceiling though.
Is there a way where you could go through a more step-by-step process in photoshop for those of us that aren't so photoshop savy?
Yeah! Check out some of my other editing videos though, lots more shortcuts/ tips! (Off camera flash ones, and the latest one has similar techniques, same concept as this video basically)
Really cool and helpful video!
Awesome! Thanks for hanging out ✌️
I feel like if you recommend a $40 godox gn33 as "all you need" then you really should use it for your example, instead of the $250 godox v1. Gave a thumbs down, since your showing flash compositing using eraser and cutouts tools...not sure how you've been able to edit consistently like that. There are major benefits working non-destructively using layer masks in photoshop and I think it would help any beginner way more to be shown that way. Thanks anyway.
Thanks for the feedback & watching!! Totally understand + agree it would have been better that way. I was mostly wanting to keep it pretty simple to show the main point (You can build the photo in a different way than how most people might realize) with what I had with me on the trip. The results would have been the same with almost any flash. I do masking sometimes, but for a lot of these types of images it is easier for me to work this way even if it’s a little weird :)
pretty insightful
Hope so! Thanks for checking it out
These are GREAT videos! Hugely helpful! Do you have a video editing example using this OCF method utilizing less photos, like 2-3? Thanks!!!
Thanks so much! Literally editing that video right now :) Coming soon!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo amazing! You have no idea how much “light” you have shed on this subject for myself and others breaking in. Also, having done some research based on your vids/suggestions I’ve landed on this lens kit. Fits in my current budget. Wanted something that could be used on cam and for OCF real estate interiors shots. Not an HDR fan so really want to get a hang of this workflow. I like (assume I’m correct) that these will function together both in manual and automatic TTL mode communicating with my old Rebel T3. Can you confirm for me?! Looking like I’ll be good to go with this setup but juuuust want to confirm! Thanks again!
Godox TT685C TTL & Godox X1T-C 2.4G:
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@@kmdecocreative9838 Should be good! I used to have that flash, and it was great! Unless you need to top-mount your flash on-camera you might like their other trigger better amzn.to/37VNMlQ - Its the same functionally, but the screen is huge , and it's easy to see your settings from above, and its a bit more intuitive to use! The other one is great, but you will always be crouching down to look at the screen when your camera is on a tripod lol.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I kept going back and forth on that one as well. I was being lazy with the other setup so I could just leave the transmitter on cam and remove the flash unit whenever I needed. ... suppose it’s just as easy to remove transmitter and throw the flash unit on directly when needed. Lol.
More “intuitive” seems the way to go since I’ll def be a newb heading into either setup usage. Another quick Q’s/confirmation based on your workflow. Obv the circumstances/settings will change due to room size. I should have the cameras settings always the same to match the “base exposure first establishing shot” when grabbing the OCF shots right? ... what about the flash/transmitting settings, that’s got me a little confused, is there a universal “rule or equation to your workflow” ... IE if the cameras settings are “A” for the perfect exposed base shot than the flash should be set at “B”. Hope that makes sense.
@@kmdecocreative9838 It will vary from room to room depending on how much natural light there is. With my camera, I start out at ISO 400, F6.3, WB 4800 and adjust shutter speed based to the right ambient amount per room. Usually TTL works pretty consistently at +.3 setting with my flashes, but sometimes its inconsistent depending on where you're bouncing the flash or if you're in the shot. So its easier to start out with manual settings till you get the hang of it! Usually bigger rooms are between 1/4 power and full power, and small bathrooms are around 1/16 power. Hope that helps! Also, once you get the hang of it, I doubt you will want to shoot with the flash ON-CAMERA :)
Great vid
Thanks! Glad you liked it 👍👍
Thanks :)
Please turn on option CC for your videos
Hey!! So sorry about that, for some reason I haven’t been able to get them to work on this video :( I have some newer ones on the same topic where i believe it’s working if you want to check those out.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thank you
Will give this a shot. Thnx
Hope the vid helps! Let me know if you've got any questions or need any pointers. :)
Thanks so much!
Why not take a bracketed photo and then dodge and burn?
Biggest benefit is that flash helps with more accurate colors in mixed lighting situations and gives control over softness of lighting. But both work! This example is overdone and usually it only takes 1-2 photo layers and a little bit of editing to get consistent results.
Great content.. if you had an online course on ocf photography, I’d buy it.. just a thought
Thanks!! Planning them out for this year. Photo + Video Courses over all of this stuff :) If you have any specifics you're looking for make sure to let me know !!
Hey! New Video is up on OCF Editing
How do you get rid of window reflections while shooting flash? I can see all what's inside the room as window reflections 😐
Hey! I’m not totally sure what you mean. But.. if you have a flash reflection, try shooting another image with no flash or the flash in another spot so you can have a clean shot to pull from as another layer in Photoshop. Or if your having a harsh glare you might need to try using a Circular Polarizing filter. With those, you can twist it until it takes the glare out giving more visibility. It’s magic! Basically changes the angle the light gets to the camera slightly so the visibility is more clear. Let me know if that is what you meant ! :)
Where is the window pull? It's blowing white, overexposed.
The window view was powerlines and nothing interesting lol
What does flattening the image do?
It just turns it into one layer so when you save it, it all bounces back to Lightroom as one image. If you want to save your Layers, you can just save as a PSD though!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Ohhhh okay! Thanks so much for letting me know!:)
@@socialwithjo4523 Any time!
Nice!
Thanks!! Are you getting in to Real Estate Photography?
Amazing ........... but bit disappointed with that you do nothing with the overcasting window ?
Thanks! The view wasn't great so it wouldn't have added anything to the image. Definitely would if it was for an interior where the view was a selling point! To get more of the window view, you can just set your ambient exposure darker and use more flash power to compensate :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Great ... Thanks Buddy
@@vijeeshm7317 For sure! What are you trying to do? Glad to help if I can
Did you shoot all images as jpeg or raw files?
Hey!! I always shoot in RAW to get the most range. Compressed RAW can also be a great option to reduce file size a bit if your camera has it.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks! Great video by the way!
What are your favorite budget flashes ??
in your thumbnail you say 41.99$ is all you need but where is that 41.99€ flash you're talking about ??
Hey! Great point. It's the one in this video and the kind I started with and can still get the job done - ruclips.net/video/Uf3kJSuhswk/видео.html
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Excellent ! Thanks
Hey there! What were your camera settings for this shot?
Hey! Almost always f6.3, iso 400, wB 4800K for interiors ! Shutter speed to set ambient exposure and flash varies from shot to shot.
So you used photoshop and lightroom
Yeah! I have a newer editing tutorial that shows simpler examples If that’s what you were looking for 👍👍
eraser tool??? not masking??
Whatever works. But definitely masking is safer :) That’s what I do now too
that's a ton of work for ONE photo. When delivering up to 40 photos per shoot that looks like hours of work.
Yeahh you’re right it wasn’t the best example lol. Mostly just need 1-2 layers max for RE photos.
One of the best methods I have seen I must admit,,,,,, HOWEVER at 8:40 in the video you manually clicked save instead of pressing Command S and for that you shall be banned to the shadow realm for eternity...... RIP
hahahaha 💀
A fourth power? Also know as a quarter power.
Truth
Great method but all that work for one angle of a room, it's not a practical work flow.
your tilting is killing me
whole lotta work for a marginally better image of a bed lmao
lol definitely overkill.
yep its not that hard !
😂 I have other videos that are way simpler. Just went overboard on this one to show that you can do a lot with a small setup.
Seems like a lot of editing..
Lol yes. I went overboard trying to show creative possibilities in this example. Usually only need 1-3 edits to work with so it can be super fast. I have some other videos showing this if you want to see :)
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo check out my work If you have time and comment on what you think Concerning the real estate photography.
Yeah, I don't have an hour to spend editing a single photo.
For sure! Me too. I did a lot of layers of flash for this example just to show the possibilities if you want to get more creative with lighting, but on a normal shoot its usually just going to take 1-2 photos max for consistent results :) Try it out and see what ya think!
New video is up with some more easy editing examples :) Hope it helps
If you are not charging then sure but if you want to do high end work this is what you have to do. $150 jobs, ... no.
Exactly
That room needs only 1 flash. you're wasting your time.
True. Was just trying to show creative possibilities but it got a little bit out of hand lol
Excellent video, thank you!
Thanks for the support !