Day In The Life of a Real Estate Photographer/Videographer - Pros & Cons!

[@kristineelvemo]

I really liked this one, Andrei! Nice to see how a typical day looks like for you. I've just started as a real estate photographer here in Norway, and I must say I'm so glad that I've learned so much from you. Thank you!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Kristine! Thanks so much, appreciate the feedback! Wow, what’s the RE market like there? Sounds so exciting to do RE in Norway! Thanks for watching!

[@jwleemedia]

Love the vid. I'm a full time RE photog as well, based in northeast Florida. Been at it for going on 7 years now (retired military) and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Never thought this was where photography would take me, but I'm so glad it did.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

That's awesome! It's a pretty cool industry to be in, I think I'm leaning more into video for the real estate space, truly love that most! Thanks for watching, and for your service!

[@Ferrari360Spyder]

Lots of good information on this video, as for me when i have multiple shoots in one day I've learned to pack a small lunch or even snacks. This keeps me from speding unnecessary money for something I have at home or spending time when i could be editing or driving to arrive a few mins to the next shoot. Again this is me, but once in a while doesnt hurt to treat oneself to something specially for someone just starting you could be saving to upgrade gear or something else.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Yep, normally I pack a protein bar or drink but sometimes forget. Thanks for watching!

[@brianrodriguez6897]

Very keen on the subscription thing and as always great vid! 🤘

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much Brian! Definitely check it out, hope to grow a cool community of creatives on there !

[@alanabley525]

Another great video and I'll definitely look at your community. Watched you vid about pricing and would love to know more about how you price your video packages, but how do you price for different areas seeing as sometimes your driving for one hour?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! I just start accounting for travel fees after 30+ miles in tiers. Like 30-44 miles is one fee, then 45-60, and so on. But I don’t typically drive farther than that for a listing unless it’s a luxury high end one where the cost makes sense to commute that far. Thanks for watching!

[@peterdrought9334]

If you’re using a camera that doesn’t have a rotatable screen, invest in an angle finder for yourself. Started having back problems an my 30s. Took a while to figure out what was causing it but realised it is twisting the back to get behind the camera. Angle finder helps with that.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Definitely! Having a camera with a tilt screen was a game changer for that, especially for video. Thanks for sharing that tip!

[@user-yd6pz5hz7o]

its actually really good that you eat later in the day because a empty stomach keeps your mind sharp and focused and once you eat after some hard work you feel better because you earned that first bite of food

[@AndreiRestrepo]

True! But if I have video to shoot also, it can be extra shaky haha. Thanks for watching!

[@benjamindavidkyeyune]

Hey Andrei, I'm watching you from Uganda 🇺🇬 East Africa. I've learnt a lot from your content. Thanks

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Wow, that’s incredible. Crazy to think someone on the other side of the world is seeing my videos! Thanks so much!

[@image-i-nation-photography]

I agree buddy i love what i do and shoot lots of property after doing weddings for 15 years,still do some weddings but not that many now

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Nice! Yeah I don’t really do anymore weddings, just too much especially doing this now. What area are you based in? Thanks for watching!

[@image-i-nation-photography]

@@AndreiRestrepo your welcome, im based in the UK and cover West Yorkshire

[@ThomasLundyRealtor]

I just signed up as a member! I'm excited to learn and grow!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much Thomas! Make sure to join the discord through the perks section, can’t wait to chat!

[@landmarktopsolutionsrealestate]

Watching from Kenya 🇰🇪 East Africa

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Greetings! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@Yporges]

First of all, I want to start off by saying you do an amazing job. second of all, do you use three bracket exposures if yea, which program do you use to combine them

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Fun to watch Andrei! What part of Texas are you in? I’m also RE photog east of Dallas

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey! Thanks so much, I'm about 45 min outside of Houston, TX near Fulshear!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Cool vid! Your new camera + mic combo works great :)

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks! Crazy times that it's that good just using my phone and a mic lol so much easier to vlog for sure!

[@KevinJames-nc7tu]

@@AndreiRestrepo interesting! Which mic are you using? Looks like a simple set up! 😁

[@willcxlby]

Awesome video bro!! Been binging ur channel. I take pics of cars and nature for fun but u really wanna get into RE photography. Just got a ronin s can’t wait to use it!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! Awesome gimbal, used it for years and still have it. Recently invested in the smaller RS3 Mini gimbal since it can hold my setup. Thanks for watching!

[@image-i-nation-photography]

If only every property i shot looked like this great work buddy

[@JaredSpink]

Great video. Couldn’t agree more on these pros and cons.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Appreciate it Jared! Thanks for watching

[@raczyk]

Where do you meat clients ( real estate broker houses) which can offer you steady work?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Typically all of our new clients come from word of mouth or seeing our work on social media. In the beginning, I'd say focus on building up a portfolio or website of some work to show potential realtors that could use your services. Even shooting for free in the beginning is fine too. Once you're established, connecting with local realtors, teams, and brokerages in your area that can hopefully use you constantly

[@thomaswatts9881]

Broooo we aways eating out
It started to get sooo expensive so we started bringing a cooler with us full of snacks and drinks haha

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Haha smart! I only do 1-2 per day so a protein bar or shake will get me through

[@xochilgarcia232]

I love your content!! When you do bracketing, do you use a plug in to merge them ? Or whats your workflow for merging bracketed photos? Especially for the windows? How do you make them look so great without making them look fake or too blown out?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

When I was editing all our work, I would shoot 3 bracketed images -2, 0, +2, and just edit them in LR with my RE preset pack. Here's a video that shows how I do that + the edited images! ua-cam.com/video/bmvCy8h-1pQ/v-deo.html
Now to simply keep up with the volume we do, I shoot 5 bracketed images and outsource the editing. And thanks so much!

[@raczyk]

Do any agents take their own RE photos. I mean it looks very simple. Or am I missing something? Is there editing, light balancing, etc?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

If agents do, they typically don't look professional. Most of them are usually crooked, bad mobile photos. It can be, but yes I'd say there's a lot to it as far as finding the right compositions, the right camera settings, and the editing side. For example we shoot 5 bracketed photos at different exposures and blend them together in editing for a more dynamic image. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@gnarrdog]

Great video. Thanks for the insight.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@jg_jgjg]

The disposal switch… every time!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I don’t think there’s ever been a time I didn’t turn it on first. LOL

[@mortgagedavid]

Do you have to meet the realtor to open lockbox or you get the lockbox code?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Typically the agent will give me the lock box code if they aren’t going to be present, but for most of my clients they meet me there to make sure the home is ready. Thanks for watching!

[@bwc4572]

What would you recommend for someone that is looking to do this and is literally starting from scratch? Secondly, I know I won't be getting a head of my competition, but do you think real estate photography is worth doing when you're really only available on weekends since I work a 9-5? I have the gear, but I guess my circumstances are putting doubt in my head along with just simply knowing Im new at this.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man! You could definitely get started regardless, like shooting evenings or Saturday’s. Most businesses like me, don’t shoot on weekends. So you could be that person that can! And like I always tell other people, I’d say try to get connected with any local realtors to give you a chance. Even if it’s free so they have nothing to lose but you can start building a portfolio to show for future paid work!

[@bwc4572]

@@AndreiRestrepo I like that! Yeah, ive been procrastinating for far too long but ive finally decided to just do it ... why not! Thanks for your advise and quick response to my question. God bless!

[@jmanchester]

I started in RE photography about 8 years ago and I had a fulltime job (I still have that same job btw). If you shoot enough to build a portfolio, build a website, you may be surprised at how many agents reach out to you and then work it into the schedule that works for you. I know results vary from place to place but I found that most of my clients loved the look of no shadows on the properties which helped because it was always late evening or overcast in which you could pick the time that was best for your schedule. It can work for you...good luck!

[@Sanctogab666]

I'm a real estate photographer in Brazil 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇸

[@AndreiRestrepo]

That’s awesome, greetings from Texas ! 👋🏻

[@thomaswatts9881]

What are you filming yourself with?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

For this video, just my iPhone 13 Pro with the DJI mic!

[@bookmesolid-sellhomesfaste8985]

Andrei - You are an awesome story teller. I love the channel, so much value - I'd like to have a conversation about becoming a strategic parter. We help Realtors host virtual open houses using messenger ads connecting the realtor directly with the consumer in conversation as they preview the home online. We include 3d Matterport tours, video walk thrus and a link back to the property websites. We can also automate a selfie video follow up after a certain period of time. We automate 6 follow up questions to help the realtor best filter the intent. Please let me know the best way we can start the conversation. Have a great weekend! - Chris

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks so much! Sounds really interesting. Reach out to me through email! [e-mail]

[@MichaelCTruth]

This is a great video. How does one break into the luxury house real estate? Also what do you charge on average to do still photos at the luxury house situations? And also video? Do you miss the megapixels of the 5d mark 4? Do you feel the R6 gives you enough detail? Thanks.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey man! Thanks so much. I think it’s because I pursed it, I didn’t like shooting small/cheap houses where realtors did care so much about the quality of the work. Pricing for my business is setup by photo, video, photo/video packages and based on the size of the property. They can range anywhere from $250-$2000 based on the package. And no I don’t! 5d4 was great, but the updated sensor on r6 has much more dynamic range and I can’t tell a difference not having the extra 10mp’s. Faster loading speeds in LR, less storage from the smaller files. More than plenty for RE. Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelCTruth]

@@AndreiRestrepo Thanks for the response.

[@panomaxstudio8454]

It takes 3 hours one house shooting for me . I use flash too. Where I make mistake ?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I don’t use flash, I do HDR. 3 hrs for me to do a photo + video for a luxury property. Flash just takes too long in my opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@LeoDodier]

Another great video, thank you. Are you just doing HDR or flash on the bigger jobs? If yes, how much longer do you plan for in both the shoot and processing time? Also, what do the other higher end photographers do? Thanks.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Leo, thanks! Through my business, I'm doing HDR now for the sake of speed and volume since we outsource to an editor, and our clients are totally happy with it! I just can't keep up editing everything that we do now. I think other higher end photographers that still do flash/flambient, maybe anticipate a day of editing to fully process those because it does take a good amount of time depending on how many images! Thanks for watching!

[@LeoDodier]

Thanks Andrei.

[@johnrflinn]

What wide angle lens do you like for room shots/

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I use a 15-35 RF for all my work, before that I used a 16-35 EF lens. Anything in the 14-17mm full frame range is ideal for interior/real estate work. Thanks for watching!

[@johnrflinn]

@@AndreiRestrepo Did you use a full frame or ASP-C camera?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Full frame! Canon r6

[@johnrflinn]

@@AndreiRestrepo Thanks!

[@truroyal7048]

Can I use a canon r50 for real estate?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Definitely! More importantly, it’s having the proper wide angle lens. Almost any camera would work for real estate. Thanks for watching!

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

how you do your appointments (packets)and deliver the photos?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

This is a great video topic - i first used HDphotoHub, and now use Aryeo and loving it so far. Clients fill out an order form, select what they want, request appts, have their own client login, and has a paywall before downloading the content. I used to do it all manually like use a regular photo gallery site, invoice through PayPal, use another scheduler for the appts, it was a mess. Having it all in one place has been great. Thanks for watching!

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

thanks so much what you think about showandtour, can you do a video about this please@@AndreiRestrepo

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Haven’t used it! Not sure if I’ll be able to test it out since I’m pretty happy with Aryeo so far

[@s2kkyle404]

Snacks in the camera bag!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Thanks for reminding me to add some protein bars in it! Ran out and have forgotten lol thanks for watching!

[@Vibeswithdre_]

Hii Andeii, Im a teen that wants to get into real estate photography and my parents already bought me a canon rebel t7 and i was wondering what other equipment would i need to get to your level?

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Nice! Just need the right wide angle, a tripod, and an editing program like Lightroom. Look for a lens in the 10mm range, since your camera is a crop sensor camera. Like the canon 10-18mm or tamron 10-22mm I believe.

[@willogaz9606]

Wait… so if you’re doing 3-5 jobs a day. How do you have time to edit the photos and deliver next day 😮

[@AndreiRestrepo]

At most we only do 3 in a day. Typically 3-5 on a regular week! We outsource our editing to a photo & video editor and then I have spend part of the morning send them out to the agents. It’s pretty much the only way to keep up with the volume!

[@geoffbrabecdronestate]

I noticed this is a newer video… I did not see a flash in your set-up/ bag. Do you still use a flash on your bracket photos? -Thanks

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Hey Geoff! Nope, I don’t anymore. Now that I primarily outsource the photo editing in my business, we’d shoot 3-5 bracket HDR photos. Just can’t edit everything that we do now and the HDR results have been great! Thanks for watching!

[@geoffbrabecdronestate]

@@AndreiRestrepo Definitely! I just started my Real Estate Photography business in Feb. of this year. I have been flying drones for just over 2 years. I started photographing indoor with my Mini 3 Pro and Air 2S (Switched to the Air 2S because it does not overheat). I now own a Canon EOS R6 and I am trying to find the best settings for my next Real Estate photo shoot.

[@mattryanherrmann]

The disposal switch... Every single time 😅

[@AndreiRestrepo]

EVERY time.. Lol! Thanks for watching!

[@LogicCYT]

Do you get pay by commisions ? Or

[@AndreiRestrepo]

No, we have set pricing in business that realtor pay for, just like any other service industry! Strongly advise not to charge based on commissions/if the home sells. Thanks for watching!

[@LogicCYT]

@@AndreiRestrepo can you make a video on how to approach real state companies and offer your services / prices

[@AndreiRestrepo]

I’ve honestly never had to do that, they have always reached out to me! The great thing about this business is realtors do our marketing for us by sharing our work and most of the work comes from referrals.

[@Moneymagi]

A photograper? 😅

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Huh?

[@richryanphotography]

Lights off all the time.... Cameras can shoot at ISO's 12,000 will little or no noise. No need to completely ruin the white balance with the awful orange color cast and misxed lighting anymore....

[@AndreiRestrepo]

Sure but a lot of agents I’ve worked with actually stress to have them on since they want to show what the fixture looks like vs off. I typically turn them off for video and have to explain that. Glad it works for you!

[@UncivilizedVick]

My man REALLY! Wear and tear on your body! Like WHAT! Some people like myself who is just starting out are hoping they could have business like you one day! So to complain about that is CRAZY! There people who have jobs that are way more labor intensive!

[@AndreiRestrepo]

It’s just worth mentioning compared to other photo/video industries? Compared to a studio photographer that doesn’t hold a 10lb camera/gimbal setup all day lol. Obviously there’s way more labor intensive jobs in general, but I meant within the actual field. Thanks for watching