HDR/Flambient Hybrid Method for Real Estate Photography

In this video we take a look at a HDR/Flambient hybrid method for real estate photography. By hybrid method, I'm simply referring to shooting HDR brackets in addition to a few flash shots and blending them all together in editing. We will also see how the final image stacks up against a typical HDR edit and a typical single ambient frame flambient edit.

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[MisterDavidH]

This video is great. I am 77 years old and a real estate photographer. Proof you can teach an old dog new tricks. I needed a way to increase processing time. Thanks.

[robertenglebright]

I have been using this basic technique for interior photography, where I get paid much more than I do for my RE photography. I can't imagine spending this much time on every shot I take for a RE client considering the cost of my time and what RE agents are willing to pay for photography.

[fpdima]

Hi Mike - nice vid as always. When I started out five or six years ago, I did HDR interiors all the time, but I always thought they looked too cartoonish. For the past few years I've been using flamient exclusively for interiors. I toyed around with the HDR/Flamient combo method, but found it to be way too time consuming and the cost in time was not worth the marginally better result. My experience has been that agents couldn't care less as long as the shots look good and for me the quickest way to great results is a single ambient shot with one or two flash shots and a window pull only if the exterior is interesting.

[JeffCarlson]

The hybrid method did bring out a lot more detail and crispness to the kitchen. Great combo of the technics.

[LuisOliveiraYT]

The window pull was so useful. Thanks man

[maxmorganmedia]

Your content inspired me to start my own real estate business. Underrated Content!! Keep it up brother!!

[elliotlowe]

I’m a real estate agent in Chicago/Milwaukee and you inspired me to move my photography from portraits to RE photography. From what I’ve learned, I make 4 figures a month on the side! Thanks bro!

[Audioflyer]

Fantastic. The more options - the more ways to get the perfect result in each individual situation. Thx for sharing this.

[mercedesshae]

Hands down my favorite person on youtube. I rewatch your videos almost every day. Thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge with us!

[jfizzle]

Great video! I'm only 1/3 through the video, but I will comment on one thing...Every time we check in to watch videos from various creators, we always notice their model home is almost perfect. Never have wee seen a real estate photographer shoot a video in a home that people with 10 kids and 5 dogs live in. 60% of the 400 homes we shoot a year are lived in and come with all the ups and downs. Show us a video where you can make that look amazing vs. the model home. 🙃 These types of homes are a walk in the park to shoot and edit almost any way. Great video!

[Bishnu_Deb]

Awesome tips and tricks for shooting real estate pictures. Thanks for such lovely video.

[MainsOnSight]

This is the best demonstration Ive seen thus far

[dougcooper]

Awesome Video!! Excellent Technique!! Thank You For Sharing Mike!!

[homewardboundphotos]

I''ve been shooting my own special hdr/flash blend for about 2 and a half years now. When I started I was broke and barely making 30k a year. Last year I did over 150k. I drive a 5 series bmw and own 50k worth of camera gear and computers. If you can dial it in just right, it really works.

[careyfujita]

I’m starting to get this, my photos are getting better each day, thanks Mike

[sidehustlers]

Mike your really are one of the best if not the best for us who are learning.

[FabiusMaximus]

This is the way I shoot interiors. It's best to combine the brackets in Lightroom first then move the HDR over to Photoshop with the flash shots.

[SETHSHORE]

Great video, great final compositions.

I've had to turn into a professional real estate photographer in 2 months. Not easy.

Out of the 50 videos that I've watched on photo editing methods, this has been the easiest to understand without feeling like I need to pause the video every 15 seconds.

Great job!

[Debtfreehomesteaders]

I like the flambient vs hybrid personally. Great tutorial. Thank you.
-Will

[Arvnbro]

Thanks a lot for the wonderful video, clear explanation and an awesome result. 👍