1. Quick Verdict Is the Canon EOS R5 recommended? Yes, but with a caveat. Who is it for? High-end real estate media professionals who need maximum resolution for print, large-scale cropping for social media, and top-tier 4K/8K video capabilities for luxury listings. Worth buying today? Absolutely. Even as newer models emerge, the R5 remains a […]
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After 14 years in the trenches and over 10,000 homes photographed, I’ve seen cameras come and go. I’ve seen the transition from DSLRs to mirrorless, and I’ve seen the “specs war” reach a point where almost any modern camera can take a good photo. But in the world of real estate media, we don’t
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After 14 years in the trenches and over 10,000 homes photographed, I’ve learned one expensive lesson: The best gear isn’t the gear with the most megapixels, it’s the gear that helps you get home for dinner. In the real estate media business, your gear is an investment in your hourly rate. If a new camera
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If you’ve been following RE Media Systems for a while, you know I’m obsessed with efficiency. Over the last 14 years and more than 10,000 homes, I’ve tried almost every gadget and software that promises to make a photographer’s life easier. Floor plans used to be a massive headache. You either had to sketch them
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If you’ve been in this industry for more than a minute, you know the biggest bottleneck isn’t usually the shoot itself, it’s the post-processing. Or, it’s the time you spend on-site lugging around five flashes, trying to balance a window view that just won’t cooperate. I’ve been a full-time real estate photographer for over 14
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Quick Verdict: The Difference Between a Job and a Business Most real estate photographers are not running a business; they are working a high-stress job where they are the only employee. After 14 years and over 10,000 homes photographed, and recently being named the PFRE Photographer of the Year 2024, I can tell you that
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Quick Verdict: AI is Your New Intern If you’ve been in the real estate media game for more than a minute, you’ve probably heard the whispers, or the shouts, that AI is coming for our jobs. After 14 years in the field and over 10,000 homes photographed, I’m here to tell you: AI isn’t the
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For over 14 years and more than 10,000 homes photographed, I’ve heard the same debate: “You need a full-frame camera if you want to be taken seriously in real estate.” In the early days, that was mostly true. APS-C sensors struggled with noise in dark hallways, and the dynamic range was often too narrow to
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After shooting more than 10,000 homes over 14 years, I can tell you exactly what separates the pros who earn $1,000 a day from the amateurs who struggle to get their second client: a system. When you walk into a house without a plan, you waste time. You hunt for “pretty” angles, you move furniture
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Starting a real estate photography business is easy. Getting your first 25 recurring realtor clients? That’s where most photographers hit a wall. I’ve been in this game for over 14 years, photographed more than 10,000 homes, and was named the PFRE Photographer of the Year in 2024. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that
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