How to Repair Reflections on Floors

Learn how to remove or reduce reflections on flooring in real estate photos. Below are links mentioned in this tutorial:
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[@NathanCoolPhoto]

For those asking about closing the blinds to avoid reflections: You couldn't close the blinds in this room since there were missing panels. Also, unless they are block-out blinds, you will still have sunlight hitting the floor, and some windows have no blinds at all.

[@DavidHarrisGRI]

This is really good. I have a set of photos I just shot that have the exact same issue, so I will be trying this out today. Thanks!

[@drummerg3331]

I didn’t realize you could change the opacity of a generative fill layer, thanks.
What about circular polarizers; do you find them useful?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

You're welcome! Not a fan of polarizers for RE interior work, and most wide angle lenses with bulbous front elements can't mount them anyway.

[@drummerg3331]

@@NathanCoolPhoto thanks for the response and all the great info you put out! Is there a specific reason you don’t like them? The reason I’m asking is because I’m trying to get into RE photography part time and want to know what I should invest in. I’ve watched a few videos where the polarizers work and others where they don’t. I’ve also watched the majority of your videos and don’t think I’ve come across one where you talked about them.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

First, as I mentioned, you can't attach filters to many wide angle lenses that have a bulbous front element. Second, CPLs can darken the image and affect color, requiring more flash and color corrections. Third, a CPL will never "remove" reflections, just tone them down; so instead, if you merely incorporate flash correctly, then you don't have to worry about reducing reflections, and by using the technique shown in the second example, you can completely remove the reflections. I don't use CPLs for interiors since there's no need if the footage is captured correctly.

[@AlSo-Fotografie]

I use CPLs for my RE works. But as Nathan says, it comes with more disadvantages than advantages. I use the Canon RF 15-35. In this case there is no problem with attaching filters. But i got a lot color deviation in some parts of my images. Which needs time to correct them...
But the worse problem is the 1-2 stop darker images >> longer exposures (higher iso).
AND CPLs dont prevent any direct sun light!!! They only reduce indirect sunlight 90 degrees sideways to the sun.

[@drummerg3331]

@@NathanCoolPhoto sounds good; thanks for the explanation!